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A live, guided journey into the microscopic life of moss Before we start this blog, some news. Kind of a good news, bad news scenario. Good news: The Moss Safari book is selling really well. Bad news, so well that the publishers have run out! It’s back at the printers and is due back in…
Moss Safari’s Exciting Launch at ASE Conference 2026
What a great start to the Moss Safari New Year! A shortlisting for the book and a launch of new look resources! Take a read and find out what happened at the ASE Conference!
Moss Safari Review Of The Year 2025
Overview I like to review the work of Moss Safari at the end of each calendar year. It is, in reality, just me and my passion (some might say obsession) to get mosses to the masses. I have a couple of people who actively help me, Sarah Poore and Jude Dean, but the bulk of…
“The Science Isn’t Done” Year 9 Students Explore the Hidden World of Moss
On Wednesday 4 June, the students of Lewes Old Grammar School stepped into the unknown—right in their own school grounds. With curiosity as their compass and microscopes in hand, 100 Year 9 students embarked on a Moss Safari, discovering the extraordinary life teeming within the green mats of moss we usually overlook. Led by Dr…
Discovering Mosses Series: Steps to identifying a moss
As you can see below, I am very happy in mossy places. I love looking at moss. I used to feel intimidated by learning the names of mosses and being able to identify them. It is tricky because the mosses are small and identification requires a lot of new vocabulary. However, I have broken it…
Which Microscope? For youngsters, school kids and hobbyists
Which microscopes are good for doing Moss Safari? Whether you are 7, 15 or 75, here are some of my recommendations and guidance.
Discovering Mosses Series: Some Urban Mosses
In the latest infographic from the Moss Safari Discovering Mosses series, we have a look at some common and distinct urban mosses. Which ones do you see around you? Please like use, like and share.
Discovering Mosses Series: Where do mosses grow?
We are now at step 4 of our moss discovery. Are you ready to find the places that mosses grow? We now know what mosses are (and are not), How a moss grows and What a moss plant is like. Now that I look for mosses, I see them everywhere. In tiny nooks and crannies,…
Discovering Mosses Series: What is a moss plant like?
Now that we know what a moss is (and is not) and can tell the difference between the two main growth forms, it’s time to look more closely at what makes up a moss plant. Mosses are small and simple, yet when viewed under a hand lens or microscope, they reveal fascinating details that show…
Discovering Mosses Series: How does a moss grow?
This is the second blog in the Moss Safari “Discovering Mosses” project. It pairs with the infographics I am making as I research, learn, and put my mossy knowledge into practice. Did you go on a search for mosses yesterday? Were you confident that they were mosses based on the characteristics? Let me know via…
Discovering Mosses Series: What is a Moss?
It’s a damp but sunny October. If you are looking for something free that helps you connect with nature, the Discovering Mosses activities are just for you. This is the first blog in the Moss Safari “Discovering Mosses” project. It pairs with the infographics I am making as I research, learn, and put my mossy…
Exhibiting Moss Safari at New Scientist Live 2025
Moss Safari was at New Scientist Live 2025 in London this weekend. This blogs looks at what we did, who we met and gives details of the Moss Safari merch deals. Thanks if you came to say ‘Hi’! 🔬💚
Autumn Moss Update: New Merch and Events
It’s a great time of year for moss. It’s cooler, damper and in some places soaking. I’m seeing what were dry desiccated clumps plump into green cushions and mats again. And as we know at Moss Safari, that means one thing, the microscopic Big Five and friends will be waking up and going about their…
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