Learn about the biology and ecology of bumblebees, how to identify our most common species and practise your skills in the field
The day begins in the classroom, with an introduction to bumblebee conservation, decline, lifecycle and their ecology. We will cover the basics of bumblebee identification of the most common species - the big '7' - and there will be opportunities to view pinned specimens.
The afternoon will be spent finding and identifying bumblebees at the Trust’s Tyland Barn garden and meadows..
The objective will be to give students the basic skills and confidence to begin studying and identifying bumblebees on their own. Students should leave the day with a clear idea of how they can carry forward their interest and continue their study of bumblebees.
Led by Dr Nikki Gammans, Bumblebee Project Manager, Short-haired Bumblebee Reintroduction Project.
Suitable for beginners and improvers
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Cafe/refreshments
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Parking
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What to bring:
Packed lunch and drinks
Tyland Barn is a wheelchair accessible site, including areas of the wildlife garden, which is fairly flat and has some hard surfaced paths