A non-exhaustive, short list of general resources available to learn about regional cryptogams to be updated periodically.
Professional Societies
Ohio Moss and Lichen Association (OMLA)
A sister society to WVCAS with dedicated, knowledgeable enthusiasts.
West Virginia Native Plant Society
Brooks Bird Club
While the group’s main focus are birds, most members are interested and learn about all aspects of the natural world.
https://www.brooksbirdclub.org/
Workshops
Eagle Hill offers some of the best in-person and online training opportunities for a cryptogams.
https://www.eaglehill.us/programs/sems-general/natural-history-training.shtml
Oglebay Institute
https://oionline.com/classes/nature/
Facebook Groups
Cryptogam Atlas Society of West Virginia
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2744077035902695
The Brooks Bird Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BBCWV
West Virginia Native Plant Society
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wvnps
Slime Mold Identification and Appreciation
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SlimeMold/
West Virginia Mushroom Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/452777684817290
Forays
The Brooks Bird Club offers a foray every summer with an assortment of natural history walks and programs.
https://www.brooksbirdclub.org/brooks-bird-club-foray.html
Online Collections
Consortium of North American Lichen Herbaria
https://lichenportal.org/cnalh/
If you have a favorite resource not listed above, let us know to have it added!