About the Project
Lichenary is an educational, scientific, and ecological initiative aimed at engaging young people in active exploration of the environment. The core idea is simple yet powerful: using lichens as natural indicators of air quality.
Project’s Purpose
Lichenary is a form of citizen science, where data isn’t collected in labs but by the community — especially young people, students, and volunteers eager to understand and protect their surroundings.
The project transforms the city into a living laboratory, and participants become nature detectives. Through observations, we learn to read the environment, understand it, and turn experience into valuable information for everyone.
Project Goals
Phase 1: Observation and Mapping- Identify and document lichen species across different areas.
- Take photos and detailed descriptions, all stored in a shared database.
- Build a collaborative air quality map based on lichen presence.
- Analyze data to pinpoint pollution-affected areas.
- Propose simple, creative solutions to reduce pollution.
- Implement these solutions together with local volunteers.
Why Lichenary?
Because you don’t need expensive labs or degrees to change the world.
All you need is curious eyes, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Lichenary is more than a project — it’s a movement giving young people a voice and a purpose. Every walk down the street becomes a scientific mission for cleaner air.