About

The Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group encourages the study of and interest in the lichens and bryophytes of Cumbria – and we promote their conservation.

We arrange field trips roughly once a month. Please send us your email address to join our mailing list. See contact us.

Please join one or both of our Facebook groups:

The Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group is an unincorporated association with a small committee, a constitution and no assets or bank account.

As of 10-Aug-2026 we have basic public liability insurance cover from Ansvar for our field trips and meetings – see certificate below.

Membership of the group shall be open to all who are interested in the lichens and bryophytes of Cumbria, regardless of ability, race, age, gender, sexuality, political or religious affiliation.

Minutes of AGM held on 23 February 2021

Minutes of AGM held on 2 March 2022

Minutes of AGM held on 2 March 2023

The Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group stall at the Plantlife Looking Out for Small Things celebration event at Brockhole in 2020 - April Windle
The Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group stall at the Plantlife Looking Out for Small Things celebration event at Brockhole in 2020 – April Windle