Have you ever wondered about the lichens you see along trails in southern New England? The sandy, glacial soils of Myles Standish State Forest in Carver and Plymouth, MA, support large and diverse assemblages of soil lichens. The bark of woody plants in the pitch pine/scrub oak communities also support the growth of leafy, bushy, and encrusting lichens species. Learn how to distinguish lichen species that grow along the trails and gain an appreciation for lichen diversity in this important Atlantic coastal pitch pine and scrub oak community. Bring a hand lens and a camera to document what you see. Tick-proof clothing is essential, as is plenty of water. The Sunday, June 22 New England Wild Flower Society class (noon – 4) will be led by lichenologist Elizabeth Kneiper, and the fee is $33 for NEWFS members, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/catalog/fdt1115.  Photo courtesy of www.sciencebuddies.org.