A field-based day for beginners which focuses on the wildflowers of Monkton Nature Reserve, with particular attention to those found on chalk grasslands.
About the event
The day begins in the classroom with an introduction to flowering plants. Students will examine specimens and will be shown the important parts required for plant identification and classification into families etc. Characters which provide short cuts to specific groups, and their particular habitats. How to find your way about an identification book will be discussed. Most of the remaining time will be spent around the nature reserve identifying flowering plants in the field.
By the end of the course it is expected that you will have a better understanding of the vegetative and floral parts of plants, their habitats (with a focus on chalk grassland species), and how to use these characters in keys.
Suitable for Beginners – no prior knowledge of subject
Led by Dr Clive Nuttman, PhD (Pollination Ecology), BSc Hons (Environmental Biology). Seven years volunteering at the course site.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Accessible toilet
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Cafe/refreshments
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MORE INFORMATION
What to bring:
Clothing and strong outdoor footwear suitable to the weather conditions, notebook and pen/pencil.
Please bring a packed lunch; there will be access to the café facilities at Monkton Nature Reserve.
The main path and teaching space at Monkton Nature Reserve are accessible to wheelchair users.
To examine wildflowers in the field at Monkton Nature Reserve Reserve, the route we will take includes some steps, slopes and uneven footpath surfaces, and so unfortunately is not accessible to wheelchair users. We will not cover great distances and there are no stiles to cross.