Identifying wildlife using DNA

The Natural History Consortium is a collaboration between 14 organisations engaging people with the natural world through collaborative action: Avon Wildlife Trust, Bath and Northeast Somerset Council, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Defra, Forestry Commission, National Trust, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of the West of England, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, and Woodland Trust.Registered Charity: 1123432

The Natural History Consortium

Join a hands-on activity run by scientists from the University of Bristol to learn how plants and fungi can be identified using DNA.

Bristol City Centre

As part of <a href="https://www.bnhc.org.uk/city-nature-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Nature Challenge</a> join this hands on activity using the cutting edge science of eDNA to identify your local wildlife. Led by scientists from the University of Bristol, take part and bring along leaves or mushrooms you&#x27;ve found to see an exciting experiment in action!Dates &amp; LocationThe workshops will take place at our City Nature Challenge hub at Queen Square on Friday 29 April or Castle Park on Saturday 30 April.• Friday 29 April, 12:30 – 13:00, Queen Square, Bristol• Friday 29 April, 13:00 – 13:30, Queen Square, Bristol• Saturday 30 April, 11:45-12:15, Castle Park, Bristol (meet at the gazebo opposite Castle Bridge)• Saturday 30 April, 12:30-13:00, Castle Park, Bristol (meet at the gazebo opposite Castle Bridge)Additional InformationPlease bring a smart phone, tablet or camera to record wildlife.This event is outside - please dress for the weather!Spaces are limited, so advanced booking is essential.These workshops are part-funded by the <a href="https://www.synbio-cdt.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EPSRC/BBSRC SynBio CDT</a> and the University of Bristol.What is City Nature Challenge?City Nature Challenge is an epic, global mission to record as much wildlife as possible. Help put nature on the map in your neighbourhood from Friday 29 April – Monday 2 May 2022.Over the four-day challenge we’re inviting everyone to share their wildlife sightings from windows, gardens, or local parks - wherever you are in Bristol, Bath &amp; North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, or North Somerset.You don’t have to be an expert or even know the name of the species you’ve seen to take part! Just download the free iNaturalist app, take a picture of what you find, upload – and share. https://www.inaturalist.org/For further info, please contact info@bnhc.org.uk

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