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Ohio Moss and Lichen Association

2010 OMLA EVENTS

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7th Annual OMLA Fall Foray to Muskingum County
October 1-3, 2010
Geographically Muskingum County is among the largest counties in Ohio, covering ± 673 sq, miles.  It has a diversity of water and land resources, but like many Ohio counties, it has been botanically under-collected.  To date, about 24 mosses, 9 liverworts, and  52 lichens have been reported.  Most of these are historical records.

One of the largest preserved areas in Muskingum County is The Wilds.   Much of the area is restored strip mine lands, but remnant forests and wetlands are scattered throughout.  This foray is a great opportunity to help The Wilds inventory for its cryptogams, and to add county records to the OMLA maps. 

We are also going to explore Blue Rock State Forest, focusing on stream and outcrop habitats.