Secret Lives of Moss

Mosses may be small, but they serve as ecological powerhouses—creating habitats, storing water, and shaping the landscapes we walk through every day. In this talk, we explore the surprising roles mosses play in forests, cities, and beyond, and uncover how paying attention to these tiny plants transforms the way we see the natural world.

This class fulfills an elective requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening full series certificate program.

Price: $30, $26 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Armando Villa-Ignacio

Armando is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University. His dissertation research investigates the ecological and horticultural dynamics of rooftop agrivoltaic systems, with a focus on fruit crop production in urban settings. By studying how specialty crops respond to the interplay of solar infrastructure, microclimate, and resource constraints, his work aims to advance sustainable urban agriculture while contributing to renewable energy integration. Beyond his academic research, Armando is committed to science communication and public engagement, helping connect the future of food systems to innovative approaches in plant and environmental sciences.