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Freshwater macro-invertebrate identification

Event date: 
Friday, 22 April, 2016 - 10:00 to Saturday, 23 April, 2016 - 15:45
Venue: 
Coombes Valley RSPB Nature Reserve, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EU
Event organiser: 
Nicki Dyas
Event Description: 

An introduction to freshwater macro-invertebrate sampling techniques, identification and their importance in monitoring habitat quality.

There will be both indoor and outdoor sessions - please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.

If you have them please bring wellies/waders for kick sampling and a hand lens for identification. Also any relevant id guides you may have may be useful.

The course will be held in the onsite yurt, a short walk down from the site carpark, from 10am until 4pm.

The cost is £50 which includes lunch and refreshments.

Please note there are toilet facilities on site.