Rikke Reese Næsborg, Ph.D. is the Tucker lichenologist and curator of the Lichenarium at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. In her talk at the 11th annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium, Dr. Næsborg sheds light on the often underestimated but essential role of lichens in ecosystems. Join us as shares her deep-seated enthusiasm for these fascinating organisms and advocates for their inclusion in conservation efforts.
About Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's Annual Conservation Symposium
At the Garden's annual conservation symposium, we bring conservation heroes and engaging experts together with students, land managers, conservation practitioners, and educators. Over the course of a day we examine one pressing environmental challenge from various angles, then a panel discussion further illuminates how we can all contribute to a better future. Participants leave with the knowledge and energy to take our conservation mission – to conserve native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and our planet – further than ever before.
The 2024 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium was presented by the Nakashima-Rennie Family and sponsored by Arroyo Seco Construction.