Bumblebee ID Workshop

In-person, Vogrie House, Nature Studies Classroom

Join our in-person bumblebee workshop, led by Helen Dickinson. This will be split into a morning and afternoon session, in the morning Helen will cover the basics of bumblebee ecology and identification. After a short lunch break, we will head out to the park grounds to put our new ID skills into practice. This will consist of a walk to observe, identify and record the Bumblebee species we can find.

Workshop Leader: Helen Dickinson is the Senior Surveys Officer with Bumblebee Conservation Trust. With a background in mammal and invertebrate ecology, Helen has worked for the Trust for almost 10 years. Helens work now focuses on coordinating the national bumblebee monitoring scheme BeeWalk for BBCT.

Suitable for: Beginners (ages 16 and over)

What to bring: Suitable outdoor footwear and warm clothing, lunch, waterproofs, notepad and pen. If you have one, please bring a hand lens and any relevant ID books (spares will be available). Teas/coffees will be provided.

Cost: Free (donations to TWIC welcome). Note that a £3 car parking charge applies.

Choose either the free ticket type or the donation ticket type (minimum donation £1). Donations to TWIC will support our work in organising biological recording training workshops and events. If you prefer to donate directly to TWIC, please visit: https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/support-us/make-a-donation/.

Travel: Parking is available at Vogrie Country Park in the visitor’s parking lot (£3 for the day). There is limited access to the venue by public transport. The Borders Bus 51 from Edinburgh stops at Cranston House, from where it is a 30min walk to Vogrie Country Park.

Booking essential. Places limited to 12.

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TWIC acknowledges financial support from NatureScot.

Cover photo: Buff-tailed bumblebee, photo credits: Patricia Mrazek