We are pleased to be offerig a Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day this autumn.
The training will take place on Saturday 15 November 2025 in Hughenden (National Trust site) 10:00 - 16:00.
The day will consist of presentations in the morning to teach the MoRPh method until lunchtime, after which you will work in pairs to practice the method along a small section of the river nearby; this survey is conducted from the riverbank and not in the river.
Please bring the following with you on the day:
- Packed lunch (tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided)
- Pen/pencil to fill out survey sheets; you can bring a notepad if you wish to take notes.
- Layered clothing suitable for outdoor fieldwork in the afternoon.
- Waterproofs in case of wet weather.
- Footwear suitable for uneven (and possible wet) ground for the practice session.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please do feel free to bring snacks with you.
Venue & Parking
The room where we are meeting is Studybase which is situated in the Estate Office at Hughenden. For parking please follow the signs for visitor parking on the Estate. The walk down from the visitor car park will take about 7- 8 minutes, please ask the staff at the visitor kiosk who will direct you onwards to the Estate Office. Attendees will need to explain they are going to the MoRPh training day and no entrance fee will be charged.
This citizen science survey is designed for adult participation.
Please direct any advanced queries at: chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilternsoanb.org.
We have limited space for this event and we would like those attending, to be able to survey regularly. Book early to avoid disappointment and please let us know at least one week before if you can't make it any more.
