PROGRAM: Introduction to lichenology (biology, ecology, and systematics).

       Field work, collecting techniques, and curation.

       Identification of genera and species of Central Texas lichens.

LOCATION: University of Texas at Austin

DATE: 16-19 March 2009

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Robert Egan (University of Nebraska at Omaha) and

       Taylor Quedensley (University of Texas at Austin)

FEE: $145, $85 for graduate students

REQUIREMENTS*: Basic knowledge of botany, taxonomy and ecology.

       Interests in mycology and/or lichenology and participating in cataloging lichens

       of Central Texas.

INFORMATION AND CONTACT: Taylor Quedensley, quedensley@mail.utexas.edu

       Dr. Robert Egan, regan@mail.unomaha.edu

 

*An interest in learning about lichens is all that is required. 

 

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Monday (16 March 2009)

Lectures begin in BIO LABS 108 (MAP)

8:00    Introduction to lichens (biology, morphology, anatomy, systematics)

10:30  Break

10:45  Continue with introductory lectures

12:00  Lunch

1:00    Collecting equipment and techniques

1:30    Lichen specimens

3:00    Break

3:15    Lichen chemistry, ascospore sectioning, reproductive structures

5:00    Finish for the day

5:30    Dinner with Taylor and Dr. Egan (optional)

 

Tuesday (17 March 2009)

7:30    Meet at 24th and San Jacinto for field trip (MAP)

8:30    Arrive at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and begin collecting

12:30  Return to UT, lunch

1:30    Identify specimens

3:00    Break

3:15    Identify specimens

4:00    Thin Layer Chromatography Demonstration

5:00    Dinner

6:00    Identify specimens

8:00    End of the evening

 

Wednesday (18 March 2009)

7:00    Meet at 24th and San Jacinto for field trip (MAP)

9:00    Arrive at Double Helix Ranch and begin collecting

1:00    Return to UT, lunch

3:30    Identify specimens

5:00    Dinner

6:00    Identify specimens

8:00    End of the evening

 

Thursday (19 March 2009)

7:30    Meet at 24th and San Jacinto for field trip (MAP)

8:30    Arrive at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and begin collecting

12:30  Return to UT, lunch

1:30    Identify specimens

3:00    Break

3:15    Identify specimens

4:00    Thin Layer Chromatography Demonstration

5:00    Dinner

6:00    Identify specimens

7:30    Closing remarks

8:00    End of the workshop

 

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED TO BEING TO THE WORKSHOP:

wood chisel

rock chisel

hammer

gloves

pens

hand lens

hand pruners (optional)

pillow case or laundry bag

 

ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE WORKSHOP FOR YOUR USE:

microscopes

#2 paper bags

chemicals and materials required for identification

A limited number of copies of Lichens of North America by Brodo et al. will be available.  You might
consider purchasing a copy for yourself.

 

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

UT PLANT RESOURCES CENTER

 

SEND PAYMENT TO:

TAYLOR QUEDENSLEY

PLANT BIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

1 UNIVERSITY STATION #A6720

AUSTIN, TX 78712