Training & events
2013 CEDaR Training Programme
Introduction to Dragonflies * Fully booked *
What: This Dragonfly identification training day will be presented by Brian Nelson. The format of the day will be an introductory talk concentrating on the species visible in early Summer. This will be followed by field visits first at Oxford Island and then to the Montiaghs which (weather permitting) should allow participants to see all the species that are on the wing at this time of year. Waterproof footwear is essential.
Trainer: Brian Nelson
When: Saturday 8 June 2013
Where: Oxford Island and then Montiaghs Moss NNR
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Ladybirds * Fully booked *
What: This identification training day will be presented by Roy Anderson. The event will include a talk on identification of species in this small group, and then a look at Ladybirds captured using sweep nets around the Murlough site.
Trainer: Roy Anderson
When: Wednesday 19 June 2013
Where: Murlough, Co Down
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Dragonflies
What: This Dragonfly identification training day will be presented by Brian Nelson. This is the second of two dragonfly events and this will cover all the mid summer species especially the dragonflies of a cutover bog. The format of the day will be an introductory talk followed by a walk around the pools and bogs of Peatlands Park. Waterproof footwear is essential.
Trainer: Brian Nelson
When: Saturday 10 August
Where: Peatlands Park
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Slugs
What: Roy Anderson will be sharing his knowledge of Slugs on this identification training day. The event will include a morning talk on identification, followed by a look at Slugs found on around the Cultra site.
Trainer: Roy Anderson
When: Wednesday 21 August 2013
Where: Cultra Manor, UFTM
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Leaf-miner Micro-moths * Fully booked *
What: Dave Grundy will share his identification expertise on this 2-day training course. The event will include a talk on identification, a look around various sites for leaf-mines and microscopic look at samples.
Trainer: Dave Grundy
When: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September 2013
Where: Based at Cultra Manor, UFTM but will include visits to nearby sites.
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Grassland Fungi * Fully booked *
What: Mark Wright will present this identification course which aims to familiarise participants with some grassland fungi, in particular the waxcaps. We will develop the skills needed to identify fungi based on field characters and also gain an awareness of the use of Waxcaps in assessing importance of grassland fungi sites. The course will begin with a talk/workshop at Roe Valley then we will look at grassland fungi found on Binevenagh NNR. Walking boots and warm clothes are recommended.
Trainer: Mark Wright
When: Tuesday 10 September 2013
Where: Roe Valley Country Park and then Binevenagh NNR (TBC)
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Shield Bugs
What: Roy Anderson will be presenting this introduction to Shield Bug identification training course. The event will include a talk on identification followed by a look at Shield Bugs found on the Peatlands Park site.
Trainer: Roy Anderson
When: Thursday 26 September 2013
Where: Peatlands Park (TBC)
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
Introduction to Bryophytes * Fully booked *
What: Dr Joanne Denyer will give deliver this 2-day Bryophyte identification course. This workshop will introduce participants to the skills required for bryophyte (moss and liverwort) identification. We will look at the key identification features of bryophytes, learn how to use a field key and visit a peatland and woodland site to look at bryophytes in the field. The course will be suitable for beginners and intermediates. Please bring a hand lens if you have one (x10 or x20), notebook, paper to make collecting packets and suitable clothing.
Trainer: Dr Joanne Denyer
When: Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9th October 2013
Where: Peatlands Park (TBC)
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and scone will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Booking: Booking is essential; please contact Pauline Campbell by email pauline.campbell@nmni.com or phone 028 9039 5255. Places will be limited to approx. 15 and will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Once place is confirmed with CEDaR, a payment of £10 will be required (cheques made payable to NMNI) to secure booking. Sorry, we cannot accept payment by cash or card at present.
A CEDaR Training Schedule 2013 poster can be downloaded if you would like to advertise these courses.
Events by other organisations
For more information and to register, email volunteering@bumblebeeconservation.org
BTO Northern Ireland 2013 Training Programme
BTO in Northern Ireland will be running a series of one day training events (PDF download) this year. Getting involved in a BTO survey helps with conservation planning in Northern Ireland and increases the satisfaction that can be gained from your birding. It is also much easier than you might think! Even if you have been on a course before, you would still be welcome on another, even the same course again!
Most of these courses start at 9.30am and finish by 2.30pm (the nest finding course goes on a little later). If you are interested in any of these training days please let Shane Wolsey know (shane.wolsey@btinternet.com or shane.wolsey@bto.org). He will book you a place, confirm your place, and then nearer the date, send you instructions for attending. Places tend to get booked up quite quickly, so don’t delay!
Save the date: Ballinderry River BioBlitz - Friday 31 May - Saturday 1 June 2013
A poster advertising the Ballinderry River BioBlitz can be downloaded here. Please pass it on to anyone you think would be interested in taking part in this event.
