California Lichen Society
A volunteer society of lichen enthusiasts and researchers that studies, conserves, and celebrates California's lichens through forays, a bulletin, grants, and conservation advocacy
Peer societies
Five societies California Lichen Society is read alongside.
ABLS
American Bryological and Lichenological Society
One of the nation's oldest botanical societies, devoted to the small green and crusted life of mosses and…
CBS
California Botanical Society
A botanical society founded in 1913 that advances the study of western North American flora through the…
AFS
American Fern Society
One of the world's largest fern clubs, binding botanists and backyard enthusiasts around a single family of…
WNPS
Washington Native Plant Society
A statewide society of native plant enthusiasts organized into local chapters, promoting the appreciation and…
MSA
Mycological Society of America
A scientific society advancing the study of fungi through research, publication, and education since 1932
Who backs CLS
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A volunteer society of lichen enthusiasts and researchers that studies, conserves, and celebrates California's lichens through forays, a bulletin, grants, and conservation advocacy
- Consensus
- Preserve
- Outward
- Volunteer
Their shape
The Village
Where everyone is known by name.
The Village is built on belonging, where everyone knows everyone and relationships are the point. Its gift is loyalty and warmth, its challenge is scaling beyond the intimacy that makes it work.
Also reads toward The Guild and The Movement.
Strengths
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