Marvellous moths - learn about moths and how to identify them 16th July 10am-4pm
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This day course provides an introduction to moths: their identification, natural history and conservation. With around 800 species of larger moth in the UK there is plenty of variety, from brightly coloured and distinctive species to those that are smaller, browner and more challenging to identify!
This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in moths, whether you are a beginner or are already moth-watching. We'll use a mix of presentations and activities to help you learn about moths and how to identify them, using a range of live moths caught the night before. We'll also spend time outdoors looking for day-flying moths and for caterpillars.
The course is led by Martin Harvey, who is county moth recorder for Berkshire. Martin is a qualified tutor who teaches regularly for the Field Studies Council, Manchester Metropolitan University and for BBOWT, the local Wildlife Trust. He is an ecologist specialising in insect conservation and recording, and has worked on many related projects including the iSpot website for The Open University. He is a currently Research Fellow at the national Biological Records Centre. Find Martin on Twitter (@kitenet) or via his website (https://sites.google.com/site/kitenetter/Home).
Refreshments are provided. Toilet and classroom all easily accessible from the car park *Please bring a packed lunch*.
Attendees must be over 11, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in moths, whether you are a beginner or are already moth-watching. We'll use a mix of presentations and activities to help you learn about moths and how to identify them, using a range of live moths caught the night before. We'll also spend time outdoors looking for day-flying moths and for caterpillars.
The course is led by Martin Harvey, who is county moth recorder for Berkshire. Martin is a qualified tutor who teaches regularly for the Field Studies Council, Manchester Metropolitan University and for BBOWT, the local Wildlife Trust. He is an ecologist specialising in insect conservation and recording, and has worked on many related projects including the iSpot website for The Open University. He is a currently Research Fellow at the national Biological Records Centre. Find Martin on Twitter (@kitenet) or via his website (https://sites.google.com/site/kitenetter/Home).
Refreshments are provided. Toilet and classroom all easily accessible from the car park *Please bring a packed lunch*.
Attendees must be over 11, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.