Course: Discovering Lichens - Online

Field Studies Council

28th October - 9th December 2025 (flexible online learning with live webinars)
Online
£60 - students can get 20% off when using the code 'BioStudent20' at checkout

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


This beginner course will introduce you to the wonderful world of lichens. You will look at what exactly a lichen is, how they reproduce, interact with their environment, indicate levels of air pollution, and much more.

You will also build skills in identifying lichens and become familiar with the terminology used and where to find them out in the field. If you’ve always had more questions than answers about this fascinating lifeform, then this is the course for you.

What will be covered in this course?

  • What a lichen is
  • Lichen biology
  • Lichen ecology
  • Terminology and methods used in identifying lichens in their natural habitat

There are 3 webinars for this course, taking place at the end of weeks one to three.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

Find out more Save Share

About Field Studies Council (FSC)

Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes

Visit website More jobs with Field Studies Council (FSC) More ecology courses & events