On Thursday 19th June, we officially launched Moss Safari: Exploring the Secret Life in Moss — and what a celebration it was!
Hosted live on Google Meet from 5–6pm BST, the event brought together a brilliant community of moss-lovers, teachers, scientists, and curious minds. Sixty people signed up, and 32 attended on the day — a heartening turnout for our first virtual gathering.
The evening was a chance to:
- Celebrate the launch of the book
- Thank the many people who helped bring Moss Safari to life
- Share the wonder of the microscopic Big Five – the mite, nematode, rotifer, tardigrade, and gastrotrich
- Encourage everyone to share the secret of Moss Safari with the world
One of the highlights? We were actually able to see a real-life active tardigrade – actually not one, but two! Take a look at the video.
I’m particularly grateful to Professor Marcus Grace for interviewing me so thoughtfully, and for his encouragement throughout the journey.
Watch the Launch
If you missed it (or want to relive the mossy magic), you can watch the full recording here:
Watch the Moss Safari Book Launch
Buy the Book
You can find Moss Safari: Exploring the Secret Life in Moss through these links:
- Order from Pelagic Publishers (25% discount with code: MOSS25)
- Amazon order or add to your wish list (via Amazon associates – I get some commission from this link)
- Personalised signed copies available directly from the author.
What People Are Saying
“This really is the best Bryology book I’ve read since Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer.”
— Denz Fernandes, Biology Teacher, Cambridge
“Perfectly balancing the practical and the inspiring, Moss Safari provides a travel guide for entering this miniature realm.”
— Dr Neil Bell, author of The Hidden World of Mosses
“An absolute must-have for any beginner microscopist… empowering.”
— Stefan Luketa, Amoeba Discovery
Share the Secret of Moss Safari
Now it’s over to you! Help spread the word:
- Tell a friend: “Have you seen this book?”
- Post on social media with #MossSafari and tag @mosssafari
- Recommend it to your school, club or local nature group
- Subscribe to this website to keep up to date
Thank you to everyone who joined the launch, supported the project, contributed your knowledge, or just cheered from the sidelines. This is just the beginning.
Here’s to moss, microscopes, and the marvels beneath our feet.
— Dr Andy Chandler-Grevatt
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