I encountered these tiny cup lichen (Cladonia) on a decaying bit of branch nestled in the thick, carpety moss on the forest floor while seeking out a good spot to hang devices to snag martin hair for a population study with which i was helping.
Married to my perfect match and learning the ropes of owning and improving a c. 1900 house. In school for a masters of education (environmental education). I love taking photos of plants, animals and fungi!