Two "name that lichen" auctions organized by Upper Clearwater naturalist Trevor Goward will end on Thursday, Dec. 15. "It's been almost three centuries since Carolus Linnaeus invented the modern biological classification system; and even now the names of the people he honored in the name of various plants and animals are still with us," said Goward. "With any luck, your name will last at least as long as Canada does."
The Victoria-based Ancient Forest Alliance, which is dedicated to protecting and advocating for the province’s old-growth forests, is soliciting bids for Bryoria, a “horsehair lichen” that cascades over tree branches in long, black strands.
“Name that Lichen” auction closes 15 December. Researcher challenges Canadians to give something back to Canada and at the same time honour a loved one – or favourite hockey team – in the name of a native species: the perfect Canadian Christmas gift.
MON., DEC.5: VICTORIA
7:00-8:30 pm
Ambrosia Center, 638 Fisgard St. near Douglas St.
We are excited to finally share with you the latest, incredible old-growth stand that we’ve come across: the “MOSSY MAPLE RAINFOREST”!
The Alliance and Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group have earmarked two stands near Cowichan Lake of giant old-growth bigleaf maple trees, which they're describing as "Canada's mossiest rainforest," and want the provincial government to buy the stands from TimberWest.
After discovering two new lichen species in the southern Interior, lichenoligist Trevor Goward decided to donate the naming rights to raise money for conservation causes.
Unlike other spotlighted old-growth forests in British Columbia that have all been “coniferous” or needle-leaf trees (fir, cedar, spruce, etc.), this is an old-growth “deciduous” or broad-leaf forest. The “Mossy Maple Rainforest” is found near Cowichan Lake on southern Vancouver Island in Hul’qumi’num First Nations territory.
Your name would be enshrined as a legacy that could endure as long as our civilization lasts!
Having your name – or that of a loved one, your favourite celebrity, role model, hero, sports team – linked to a living species is a legacy that lasts a long time. It has been almost three centuries since the modern system of biological classification was developed by Carolus Linnaeus; and even now the names of people after whom he christened various plants and animals are still with us.
Seeing the Forest for the Trees is a stunning photographic exhibit that brings art and conservation under one roof. Art aficionados, nature lovers, and early holiday shoppers – this is your chance to pick up the perfect eco-friendly gift for yourself or a loved one in time for the holidays and help protect our ancient forests at the same time!
The pair will be sharing stories and an incredible slideshow highlighting the amazing adventures, diverse birds and wildlife, spectacular landscapes and ecosystems that they encountered during their 11,000 kilometer cycling …and bird-watching journey! Monday, Nov.14th, 7-8:30PM, Garry Oak Room – Fairfield Community Association. 1335 Thurlow Rd, Victoria. Map: https://g.co/maps/hskn7, by donation.
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