This day course will involve using a range of techniques to survey for and collect a variety of freshwater habitats for aquatic invertebrates and identify to the family level where appropriate.
The collected material will help build a species list for the site and provide data for future site management plans.
Tutors in freshwater ecology and identification will lead the day, and participants can learn about freshwater sampling methodologies. It is an opportunity to survey a range of different invertebrate groups.
All records collected will be added to existing site records and shared with the Local Environmental Record Centre and relevant national recording schemes.
This course is aimed at adults only and must be at least 18 years old to attend.
What will the day involve?
- You will learn about the distinct types of water bodies.
- Practical experience using the methodology to survey and sample aquatic invertebrates.
- Practical experience in the identification of the major aquatic groups.
- A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines
- Access to field equipment with support and guidance from tutors.
Location
This course takes place at Doddington Hall.
Doddington Hall is situated on the outskirts of Lincoln:
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main Street
Doddington
Lincoln
LN6 4RU
Course fees
If you are aged 18-25 please select Adult (Option 1) £10
If you are aged over 25 please select Adult (Option 2) £30
The course fees are subsidised by the Wilder Connections project and reduced from the normal cost of £60.
Tutor: Graham Warnes
Graham Warnes began the collection and analysis of data relating to freshwater invertebrates as a citizen scientist, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists within the Environment Agency (EA) and received years of extensive mentoring in freshwater invertebrate taxonomy, community response to stressors, and the assessment of conservation values from the late former director of the Freshwater Biological Association, Richard Chadd.
Graham has contributed to several wildlife conservation projects and has a working knowledge of non-native Gammaridae.
Example Timetable
Please arrive in time for the course to start promptly at 10:00am.
Refreshments will be available from 9.45am.
Morning
- You will learn about the distinct types of water bodies.
- A brief overview of Health and Safety around water.
- Major Plant groups based on the growth form of the plant
- Major Aquatic Invertebrate groups
- Outline the relevant legislation.
- Invasive species.
- A frequently used Pond net sampling technique.
- Surveying the location to be monitored.
Lunch
12pm:12:30pm
Afternoon
12:30pm-3:30pm
Practical surveying, identification and recording of aquatic invertebrates in groups
The overall theme of the day is an introduction to biological recording and introducing some surveying and recording techniques.
3:30pm
Compile results and Q&A.
4:00pm
Course ends
What's Included
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Expert Tuition
Lunch/refreshments are not included but there is an excellent on site cafe.
Bursaries and Subsidies
This course is subsidised by the Wilder Connections project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
- Aged 18-25: Select Adult Option 1 - £10
- Over 25's: Select Adult Option 2 - £30
Reduced from normal course price of £60.
Please select the correct option when booking.
Before You Attend
Please note that this event will involve individuals collecting aquatic invertebrate specimens for identification purposes to assist us in generating a site species list and assessment.
What to bring
- Suitable clothing for the weather and wellington boots for working in and around water are essential.
- Any personal field equipment you have such as a hand lens, notebook and pencil.
Directions
Please find details of travelling to Doddington Hall on their website
Meeting point at the start of the course is outside the cafe.
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