We had our first workshop on October 26th where we met with the artist, researcher, and author of “Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio”, Robert Klips. During our time with him, we learned about the dense network of lichen and how it functions by using symbiosis. We enjoyed a very memorable experience of passing around various species of lichen. Another notable moment in Klips’ presentation involved a model consisting of bread, ramen, and nuts to demonstrate the inner structure of lichen. Through learning about the lifestyle of lichen, we now better understand it.