Invertebrate Surveying for adult beginners - Woolley Firs Maidenhead, Wednesday 28 August

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Invertebrate Surveying for adult beginners - Woolley Firs Maidenhead, Wednesday 28 August

Location:
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, Cherry Garden Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3LJ
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Adult beginners' invertebrate surveying workshop in our beautiful grounds at Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre Maidenhead.

Event details

Meeting point

Education Centre Garden

Date

Time
8.30am - 12.30pm
A static map of Invertebrate Surveying for adult beginners - Woolley Firs Maidenhead, Wednesday 28 August

About the event

This short course is aimed at newcomers to the field with an interest in invertebrates and a desire to explore our reserve.  All kit provided.

Over the course of this workshop, you can expect to:

Learn collection techniques of Berkshire's invertebrate fauna.

Learn how to differentiate between different insect orders.

Learn microscope use to identify distinct morphological features.
 

Covid Terms & Conditions

As elements of this workshop will be inside our education centre.  Please read and adhere to the following guidance:

  • If you are ill please do not attend the course.
  • Please ensure you book a ticket before attending.
  • Most activities will take place outdoors.  

WHAT TO BRING:
Dress for the weather in clothes and sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting a bit grubby. Please check the weather forecast and bring waterproofs, warm layers if necessary.  Ideally cover legs and arms as we will be working in some long grass areas.

 

Booking

Price

£20 including refreshments.

Additional booking information

Please bring packed lunch if you wish to stay on site after the workshop has finished. We will leave garden and carpark open until 2pm.

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Mobility

Please contact event organiser. Easy terrain and not physically demanding.

Wheelchair access

Please contact event organiser

What to bring

All weather outdoor clothing

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Parking information

Large car park adjacent to centre
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Berks Education Team