
Observation
Moss or Lichen? A Close Look at Two Green Surfaces
Moss or lichen can look alike on stone and bark. Learn to read their texture, structure, and growth pattern without…
Build a closer eye for patterns, details and questions in the natural world.

Moss or lichen can look alike on stone and bark. Learn to read their texture, structure, and growth pattern without…
A careful look can turn a familiar patch of green into a place full of relationships. We explain what can be observed, distinguish it from what is inferred, and leave room for uncertainty.