Wildlife Training Workshops with The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is working to continue Britain’s rich tradition of amateur naturalists by providing a full programme of Wildlife Training Workshops.
The Wildlife Training Workshops aim to help people learn more about wildlife and develop their identification skills so that they can play a positive part in the Trusts work on nature reserves and in the wider countryside.
Kim Hudson, Head of the Wash Study Centre at Gibraltar Point, said: “We have a wide range of courses covering some of the major habitat types including woodland and hedgerows. These will give you an insight into the habitat, identification of the typical flora & fauna, and survey techniques. We also have courses covering particular groups of animals including birds and the more difficult terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates. We aim to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where people can learn more about different aspects of local wildlife, enabling people to enjoy and understand the countryside better.â€
The Wildlife Training Courses are held at the Trust’s Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve and Whisby Nature Park, and at the Forestry Commission’s Chambers Farm Wood. Each reserve has an Education Centre, parking and is an inspiring location in which to learn. The level of learning is focused at beginners and those with some experience but wishing to refresh their knowledge and skills.
Residential courses are based at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve and include accommodation in single, twin and larger within the Wash Study Centre at the heart of the nature reserve and participants can enjoy the wholesome, homemade cooking.
The Trust also offers courses in the arts with opportunities to develop creative skills using the natural world for inspiration. The programme includes photography and watercolour painting.
An information sheet is available for each course detailing what will be covered on the course. Places on the wildlife training workshop, residential and arts courses must be booked in advance. Please telephone the Wash Study Centre on 01754 762677 or email gibpoint@lincstrust.co.uk for more information.
WILDLIFE TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Geology of Lincolnshire – Saturday 15 April
Whisby Nature Park ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: John Aram
An Introduction to Freshwater Invertebrate Identification – Saturday 6 May
Gibraltar Point ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: Richard Chadd
Woodland Habitats and Surveying – Saturday 13 & Sunday 21 May
Chambers Farm Wood ? £25 per day ? 10am – 4pm. ? Tutor: Tim Smith.
Birdwatching for Beginners – Saturday 20 May
Whisby Nature Park. ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: Grahame Hopwood
Hedgerow Habitats and Surveying – Saturday 3 June
Whisby Nature Park. ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: Neil Pike
Plant Identification – Sunday 11 June
Whisby Nature Park ? £25 per day ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: Phil Porter
Grassland Habitats and Surveying – Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 July
Gibraltar Point ? 10am – 4pm ? £25 per day. ? Tutor: Jeremy Fraser
An Introduction to Terrestrial Invertebrate Identification – Sunday 2 July
Whisby Nature Park ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutors: Dr Roger Key and Dr David Sheppard.
Exploring our Seashore – Sunday 10 September
Gibraltar Point ? £25 ? 10am – 4pm ? Tutor: Kim Hudson
RESIDENTIAL COURSES AT GIBRALTAR POINT
Moths and Butterflies Course – Friday 7 – Sunday 9 July
Tutor: David Brown
Mammals Society Course – Friday 21 – Sunday 23 July
From £185 ? Book by calling the Mammals Society on: 020 7350 2200
Walk on the Wildside – Friday 4 – Sunday 6 August
Tutor: Bob Deavin ? Book by calling the University of Nottingham on: 0115 9516526.
What comes out of The Wash?- Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September
Tutor: David & Penny Bodger ? Book by calling the University of Nottingham on: 0115 9516526.
How to be a Birder – Friday 27 – Sunday 29 October
Tutor: Bob Deavin ? Book by calling the University of Nottingham on: 0115 9516526.
ART COURSES
Nature Photography in Spring – Saturday 27 May
Whisby Nature Park ? £25 ? Tutor: wildlife photographer Geoff Trinder
Watercolours Weekend – Friday 28 – Sunday 30 July
Gibraltar Point ? £125 ? Tutor: Artist and illustrator Jan Hills
Nature Photography in Autumn – Saturday 30 September
Gibraltar Point ? £25 ? Tutor: wildlife photographer Geoff Trinder
For more information please contact:
Kim Hudson, Head of Wash Study Centre, Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
Tel: 01754 762677, email: gibpoint@lincstrust.co.uk
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01507 526667
www.lincstrust.org.uk
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wild places throughout the historic county of Lincolnshire – from the Humber to the Wash. The Trust is Lincolnshire’s leading nature conservation charity with over 25,000 members and around 100 nature reserves. The Trust is a member of a nationwide network of 47 local trusts which work to protect wildlife – The Wildlife Trusts. The Wildlife Trusts membership is now more than 600,000 with junior members being over 100,000, and collectively more than 2,500 nature reserves throughout the country. Visit www.lincstrust.org.uk