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Andy Chandler-Grevatt

@mosssafari

Teacher, Author, Researcher. Education, science, biology. Founder of Moss Safari - microscopic adventures to learn about microscopy and microbiology. πŸ”¬πŸ’š Diversity in every sense of the word πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. Come, join the adventure. www.mosssafari.com

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Bright green moss filling the gap of a close up of a palm tree leaf scar. Light bark like textures surround it

Bright green moss filling the gap of a close up of a palm tree leaf scar. Light bark like textures surround it

Moss in the crevice of a palm tree leaf scar.
πŸ“ Gardens by the bay, Singapore
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

02.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close, ground‑level view of bright green moss spreading across a weathered reddish brick. The moss forms a dense, cushiony carpet of tiny leaves, with several thin brown stalks rising above it, each tipped with a small capsule. The brick beneath shows rough texture and patches of pale lichen, giving a sense of age, moisture, and a miniature forest thriving on stone.

A close, ground‑level view of bright green moss spreading across a weathered reddish brick. The moss forms a dense, cushiony carpet of tiny leaves, with several thin brown stalks rising above it, each tipped with a small capsule. The brick beneath shows rough texture and patches of pale lichen, giving a sense of age, moisture, and a miniature forest thriving on stone.

According to my sources, I met this moss in Penang, Malaysia a year ago today
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

28.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close, intimate view of bright green moss on a dark, rough surface, each slender sporophyte tipped with a clear water droplet. The droplets catch and bend the light, acting like tiny lenses that magnify the moss beneath them. The foreground is crisp and detailed, while the background softens into a blurred wash of greens, giving the whole scene a sense of quiet, miniature abundance.

A close, intimate view of bright green moss on a dark, rough surface, each slender sporophyte tipped with a clear water droplet. The droplets catch and bend the light, acting like tiny lenses that magnify the moss beneath them. The foreground is crisp and detailed, while the background softens into a blurred wash of greens, giving the whole scene a sense of quiet, miniature abundance.

Moss collecting water from the air
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

27.02.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A moss cushion in a Petri dish on a white background

A moss cushion in a Petri dish on a white background

Ready for exploration
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss #mosssafari

26.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Close up of moss on barks it’s vivid green against a dark rich brown of the bark

Close up of moss on barks it’s vivid green against a dark rich brown of the bark

A mossy nook
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

25.02.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s gorgeous! πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

24.02.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooooh. That has the feels
πŸ”¬πŸ’š#iseemoss

23.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Close up of a pleurocarpous moss with grass leaves. The moss fronds are plait like and vivid green.

Close up of a pleurocarpous moss with grass leaves. The moss fronds are plait like and vivid green.

Close up
Vivid
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

22.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A promotional poster for β€œMoss Safari Monthly,” a live online microscopy event exploring microscopic life in moss. The design uses green tones with illustrations of moss, a microscope, and a calendar. Text explains that the series offers five one hour narrated sessions on Zoom, each limited to twenty five participants, with recordings included. It highlights the calm, expert led nature experience and mentions previous features at BBC Live Lesson, New Scientist Live, and the Natural History Museum. Dates for sessions from February to June 2026 are listed, along with pricing of ten pounds per session or forty pounds for all five. Buttons for more information and booking appear at the bottom alongside the website address.

A promotional poster for β€œMoss Safari Monthly,” a live online microscopy event exploring microscopic life in moss. The design uses green tones with illustrations of moss, a microscope, and a calendar. Text explains that the series offers five one hour narrated sessions on Zoom, each limited to twenty five participants, with recordings included. It highlights the calm, expert led nature experience and mentions previous features at BBC Live Lesson, New Scientist Live, and the Natural History Museum. Dates for sessions from February to June 2026 are listed, along with pricing of ten pounds per session or forty pounds for all five. Buttons for more information and booking appear at the bottom alongside the website address.

Final few days before the first session. Sign up for one, or all five.
First one this Wed 25th Feb 2026, 7-8 pm GMT!
Join the adventure! Can't wait to see you there.
Sign up now
www.ticketebo.co.uk/moss-safari
You'll get a link sent to you on Tues eve.

21.02.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

20.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The above view of a fence post. It is weathered and has patches of grey lichen and moss cushions. Background is blurred grass.

The above view of a fence post. It is weathered and has patches of grey lichen and moss cushions. Background is blurred grass.

Love a populated post. Moss and lichen rule these lands.
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

20.02.2026 12:27 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Advert for the London Linnean Society Exploring the Hidden Life in Moss. 8th April 2026

Advert for the London Linnean Society Exploring the Hidden Life in Moss. 8th April 2026

Want to see a live Moss Safari? I’m excited to share I will be doing a live online session for the Linnaean Society of London on 8 April 12:30. Sign up here members.linnean.org/events/6995e...

19.02.2026 19:45 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A dense, twisting tree is coated in thick, vivid green moss that clings to every branch and curve. The moss forms plush, velvety pads along the limbs, softening the bark and highlighting the tree’s contorted shapes. In some places it hangs in loose, feathery strands, in others it forms deep cushions that glow against the darker wood. The forest floor is muted beneath it, making the moss the brightest and most alive element in the image.

A dense, twisting tree is coated in thick, vivid green moss that clings to every branch and curve. The moss forms plush, velvety pads along the limbs, softening the bark and highlighting the tree’s contorted shapes. In some places it hangs in loose, feathery strands, in others it forms deep cushions that glow against the darker wood. The forest floor is muted beneath it, making the moss the brightest and most alive element in the image.

Winter coat? Mossy tree in February sunlight
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

19.02.2026 11:08 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Feathery moss on the ground. Close up with a short branch and leaf amongst it

Feathery moss on the ground. Close up with a short branch and leaf amongst it

Mossy ground
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

18.02.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

17.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close up of a two vertical tree branches at a fork, they are covered in green textured moss, which is particularly think in the girl. The background has blurred moss covered branches reaching out into the distance.

A close up of a two vertical tree branches at a fork, they are covered in green textured moss, which is particularly think in the girl. The background has blurred moss covered branches reaching out into the distance.

Mossy tree elbow
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

17.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A tiled roof covered with bright green moss cushions. Above a painted white wall with an old fashioned lamp on it. The roof has a black guttering, with some plants growing in it.

A tiled roof covered with bright green moss cushions. Above a painted white wall with an old fashioned lamp on it. The roof has a black guttering, with some plants growing in it.

Mossy cushions on a pub roof
πŸ“Rottingdean, nr Brighton, UK
#iseemoss πŸ’šπŸ”¬

16.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well look at this! Fantastic that this marvellous microscopic is out in the main stream media πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

15.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close view of a tree trunk in Brighton, England, its bark thickly carpeted with vivid green moss. The camera angle runs along the trunk, highlighting the ridges and soft, velvety growth. Bare winter branches and a pale sky blur in the background, giving a cool, early season atmosphere.

A close view of a tree trunk in Brighton, England, its bark thickly carpeted with vivid green moss. The camera angle runs along the trunk, highlighting the ridges and soft, velvety growth. Bare winter branches and a pale sky blur in the background, giving a cool, early season atmosphere.

The vividness and vitality of moss
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

15.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A close view of a tree branch thickly coated in bright green, water‑soaked moss. The moss looks plush and saturated, with fine filaments catching the light. The background is softly blurred forest, with other mossy branches hinting at a damp, shaded woodland.

A close view of a tree branch thickly coated in bright green, water‑soaked moss. The moss looks plush and saturated, with fine filaments catching the light. The background is softly blurred forest, with other mossy branches hinting at a damp, shaded woodland.

Dripping wet moss
πŸ’šπŸ”¬ #iseemoss

14.02.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Plump green moss cushions along a concrete wall. University buildings in the background

Plump green moss cushions along a concrete wall. University buildings in the background

Moss cushions on a concrete wall at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus

13.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close view of a fallen branch thickly coated in bright green moss, its soft texture standing out against a blurred woodland background of muted browns and greens. The shallow depth of field highlights the moss’s tiny fronds while the surrounding forest fades into gentle softness.

A close view of a fallen branch thickly coated in bright green moss, its soft texture standing out against a blurred woodland background of muted browns and greens. The shallow depth of field highlights the moss’s tiny fronds while the surrounding forest fades into gentle softness.

Sodden mossy branch. Vivid. Wet.
πŸ”¬πŸ’š #iseemoss

11.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Added tag to my TBR! Thanks πŸ”¬πŸ’š

08.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to meet you and be part of this event πŸ’šπŸ”¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

08.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional poster for β€œMoss Safari Monthly”. Green illustrated design advertising live online microscopy sessions exploring the same moss habitat over five months. Text highlights one-hour Zoom events on the fourth Wednesday of each month from February to June 2026, 7–8pm UK time. Includes pricing (Β£10 per session or Β£40 for all five), recordings included, and a limit of 25 participants. Dates are listed alongside microscope, moss, and calendar illustrations, with buttons for β€œMore Information” and β€œBook Now” and the website mosssafari.com.

Promotional poster for β€œMoss Safari Monthly”. Green illustrated design advertising live online microscopy sessions exploring the same moss habitat over five months. Text highlights one-hour Zoom events on the fourth Wednesday of each month from February to June 2026, 7–8pm UK time. Includes pricing (Β£10 per session or Β£40 for all five), recordings included, and a limit of 25 participants. Dates are listed alongside microscope, moss, and calendar illustrations, with buttons for β€œMore Information” and β€œBook Now” and the website mosssafari.com.

Ever seen a live Moss Safari? Here's your chance. Join me for one or all five one hour sessions to discover what lives in moss. Learn to see the world differently. Book Now - Limited Spaces www.ticketebo.co.uk/moss-safari

08.02.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

One of the highlights of my teaching year. Moss Safari with my University of Brighton trainee teachers. Read about what they learnt, how they might use it and and how many of the microscopic Big Five we found. The library roof has lots of tardigrades! mosssafari.com/2026/02/08/f...

08.02.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You too and for your fascinating talk

06.02.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With you 100% πŸ’šπŸ”¬

05.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A person stands indoors in front of an ornate wooden wall panel and a carved wooden sign. The sign reads The Linnean Society of London, with the text engraved in a serif font. The person is wearing glasses and a green jacket over a dark top. They are smiling slightly and looking directly at the camera. The setting feels formal and historic, with warm-toned wood and decorative detailing that suggest an old scholarly institution.

A person stands indoors in front of an ornate wooden wall panel and a carved wooden sign. The sign reads The Linnean Society of London, with the text engraved in a serif font. The person is wearing glasses and a green jacket over a dark top. They are smiling slightly and looking directly at the camera. The setting feels formal and historic, with warm-toned wood and decorative detailing that suggest an old scholarly institution.

Queerness Natural History programme

Queerness Natural History programme

Went to the Linnean Society today to explore queer natural history. Met a lot of wonderful people, learnt about amazing projects and have had my perspectives challenged. Overall a very successful day πŸ’šπŸ”¬

05.02.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”¬πŸ’š

04.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0