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SUMMARY:Entomology techniques workshop - Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Book here \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this workshop\, we’ll be focussing on the field and lab based techniques used for finding and identifying beetles. \nLocal beetle expert Clive Washington\, along with staff from RECORD and the Tanyptera Project will be leading the workshop\, which takes place across 2 days and 2 locations. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDay one (10:30am – 3:30pm): The entire first day will be spent ‘in the field’ at Chester Zoo Nature Reserve. We’ll be learning about different beetle surveying techniques\, including how to use various equipment. There will be plenty of chances to get ‘hands on’ and try out the different methods yourself.\nDay two (10:15am – 4pm): The second day is a ‘lab day’ spent at the World Museum Liverpool. We’ll be getting an introduction to lab-based techniques used for beetle curation and study.\n\nBy the end of the session we hope that you’ll: \n\nGain experience of different fieldwork techniques used for beetle surveying and and understand when to employ these methods\nBe confident using a microscope and associated equipment\nDevelop your skills in preparing\, mounting and dissecting beetle specimens\nHave awareness of the resources available for beetle identification and where to go for further information\n\nAccessibility: The Chester Zoo Nature Reserve has a gate which allows wheelchair access and has gravel and grass paths. The site is on a slight slope. You can find out more about accessibility at the World Museum here. If you have any mobility needs or other additional needs please do not hesitate to get in touch with us ahead of the event to discuss (email info@record-lrc.co.uk). \nPlease note: \n\nThe event is free to attend and is suitable for adults only.\nDetails on the exact meeting point and other important information will be emailed to you when you book – please check your spam box if you’ve not heard from us.\nThe workshop is designed around attending both the field day and the lab day\, however it may be possible to attend just one of these two days. Please get in touch with us before booking if you cannot make both dates.\nDuring the workshop we will be taking beetle specimens and working on these in the lab. The workshop is a chance to find out about the ethics behind taking specimens and learn how to do this responsibly and for the right reasons. However\, if you are not comfortable with taking specimens (i.e. the killing of invertebrates for study / research) then the workshop may not be suitable for you. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.\n\nThe session is hosted by RECORD and The Tanyptera Project. Please email any questions to info@record-lrc.co.uk.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/beetletechniques/
LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Invertebrate Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book here \n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to identify an invertebrate but weren’t sure where to start?  \nIn this introductory workshop at the beautiful Ness Gardens\, we’ll be looking at the differences between some of the commonly encountered invertebrate ‘orders’ (groups). Experts from RECORD and Tanyptera will be guiding us through the features of each group and how to identify invertebrates to order level. \nWhat to expect: \n\nWe’ll spend some time in the classroom learning about invertebrate orders and features\nThere will be plenty of opportunity to get ‘hands on’ with identification and practice your skills\nWeather permitting\, we’ll be exploring the gardens with a chance to try out some ‘in the field’ identification\n\nBy the end of the session we hope that you’ll: \n\nHave a good understanding of the features seen in the more commonly encountered invertebrate orders\nBe able to identify at least some common invertebrates to order level\nKnow how to use this knowledge to help with more detailed identification (e.g. to species level)\nGain some knowledge on how to make your invertebrate observations count for conservation through sharing your records\n\nAccessibility: You can find more information on accessibility at Ness Gardens here. If you have any mobility needs or other additional needs please do not hesitate to get in touch with us ahead of the event to discuss (email info@record-lrc.co.uk). \nThe event is free to attend and is aimed at adults. Details on the exact meeting point will be emailed to you when you book – please check your spam box if you’ve not heard from us. \nThe session is hosted by RECORD and The Tanyptera Project. Please email any questions to info@record-lrc.co.uk.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/invertebrateintro/
LOCATION:Ness Botanic Gardens\, Ness\, CH64 4AY
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Leeches in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Book here – tickets are £7.50 \nThis event will be held at Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve\, Wirral. \nJoin like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day surveying freshwater leeches. Sampling leeches involves pond dipping and hand searches and we will identify specimens to species-level in the field where possible. Any species that cannot be identified in the field will be preserved for identification at the ‘Freshwater Leech Workshop’ the following day at World Museum\, Liverpool. \nWhat will the day involve? \n\nPractical experience using a variety of methods to survey and sample leeches.\nPractical experience in collecting and preserving leeches.\nA chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.\n\nOur tutors: Craig Macadam has been studying and recording freshwater invertebrates for over 30 years. He is national recorder for Mayflies\, Stoneflies and Leeches\, and he frequently gives talks and training on these groups. Craig is particularly interested in the species found in upland areas of the UK and the impact that climate change is having upon them\, and overlooked urban habitats such as springs and urban streams. Rachel Davies runs the brand new Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme alongside Craig Macadam\, launched in 2024. She has also co-authored the ‘Guide to the Freshwater Leeches of Britain and Ireland’ field guide\, published by the Field Studies Council. \nAll records generated through this event will be submitted to iRecord in order to share our findings with the site managers\, the Local Environmental Record Centre and the Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme. \nThis event is in partnership with the Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/leeches-in-the-field/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Leech Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book here –  tickets are £7.50 \nThere are 17 species of freshwater leeches in the UK. This one-day workshop will give an introduction to identifying and recording leeches and will focus on the common and distinctive species found in the UK. \nThis workshop introduces identification to species level\, using both a field guide and a key\, with a focus on using keys. The day will include a short presentation on the morphological features used to identify specimens\, and support from a tutor from the Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme throughout the practical sessions. \nOur tutors: Craig Macadam has been studying and recording freshwater invertebrates for over 30 years. He is national recorder for Mayflies\, Stoneflies and Leeches\, and he frequently gives talks and training on these groups. Craig is particularly interested in the species found in upland areas of the UK and the impact that climate change is having upon them\, and overlooked urban habitats such as springs and urban streams. Rachel Davies runs the brand new Freshwater Leech Recording Scheme alongside Craig Macadam\, launched in 2024. She has also co-authored the ‘Guide to the Freshwater Leeches of Britain and Ireland’ field guide\, published by the Field Studies Council. \nLunch is not provided but tea\, coffee\, water and biscuits will be available.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/leeches/
LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
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