A lot to take-in in the time. It taught you what are the important practical features to look for to identify trees in the field. It certainly helps to be able to identify a few trees beforehand. A few minor quibbles 1) Some notes could do with updating, due…
This is not a taught course, but a chance to spend a pleasant weekend in the company of people who love microscopy and are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasms.
Excellent course with a good combination of theory and practical work. Steve, our tutor, has great enthusiasm for photography and he made the course both informative and fun. We spent most of the time around Flatford which is a great location for photography, but also had a day out…
Helpful introduction to examining lichen details under the microscope and lots of opportunities to practise using the microscope with different lichens. Field trips to examine additional lichen features were also very helpful. Very supportive atmosphere created by the tutor and contributions from the course participants.
An excellent course for people who have taken the first steps in looking at lichens, and want to take it a little further by learning how to use microscopic techniques to enable them to follow an identification key such as that in the British Lichen Flora. Tutor is friendly and…
Very interesting well organised course-excellent guides at all three venues . Tutor’s talks packed with information. Can appreciate why Saturday evening was free time – as it had been a busy day with two visits but would have liked to know in advance so that I could have brought some…
A great chance to do some weeding in a perfect environment.
Wonderful opportunity to refresh my knowledge of fungi. Course tutor and assistant excellent. Accommodation comfortable. Staff friendly and food just great!…
Course was very good. Tutor Liz Holden was exceptional in her knowledge and charisma. Accommodation and catering are basic but adequate.
Very good content but too few identification books.