Join us as we take a closer look at the non-plant specimens from the herbarium. This includes some fabulous fungi – learn a bit more about mushrooms, from the parts we see to the vast networks beneath our feet. Algae are photosynthetic and are a diverse group of aquatic organisms, ranging from single cells to kelps 60 metres long. We’ll also look at lichens, symbiotic associations between certain types of fungi and algae, working together to form a structure and photosynthesize food.
The herbarium at the museum contain over 90,000 algae specimens, 45,000 lichens and 25,000 other fungi—but the diversity of fungi and lichens is only partly understood, even in the Lower Mainland, with many new species still to be discovered!
Registration
Nature Club is free for UBC Families and Members. Museum admission rates apply for the general public. If you would like to pre-book your visit, please register below and check in at our admissions desk to purchase your tickets.