Hey, Missouri folks--I'll be back in Rolla next month, and per usual I've got a class and a tour scheduled, both of which are free to join!
On Saturday, October 26 at 10:00am I'll be leading a guided hike at the Audubon Trails Nature Center, which features both oak-hickory forest and a tallgrass prairie in the process of restoration. You'll even get to see a glade, a rare habitat type that dots the Ozarks and features a community of living beings not commonly found elsewhere in the region. We'll look at some of the cool fauna, flora and fungi we see along the way and discuss what makes their habitats so special! You can email info(at)ozarkriversaudubon(dot)org for more info or questions.
And then on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:00pm join me at the Rolla Public Library for a talk about lichens! These are some of my favorite organisms, and I love getting the chance to share them with other people. We'll learn what they are, what to look for when trying to identify them, what roles they play in their ecosystems, and more. For questions or other info, contact the library at (573) 364-2604.
I'm very excited about these chances to interact with my hometown, and I hope you'll join me if you're in the area!