Species Monitoring Project - Waxcap Survey Workshop (1/4)

Species Monitoring Project - Waxcap Survey Workshop (1/4)

By City of Trees

Join us to survey one of the six flagship species across the Medlock Valley as part of a nature restoration project!

Date and time

Location

Clayton Vale, Tuck Shop

Berry Brow Manchester M40 1GR United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Classroom Workshop


To be held at Clayton Vale Community Hub and will include an introduction to Waxcaps and survey techniques.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Break time


We will have a short break with hot drinks and biscuits provided! Please bring a packed lunch with you.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Daytime Survey


Following workshop session, we will heading out to Clayton Vale to carry out our first survey of the season.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • Ages 16+
  • In person
  • Free venue parking

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Species Monitoring Project - Waxcap Survey Workshop

Join us for a day at Clayton Vale and learn about Waxcaps!

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Learn about Waxcap ecology, survey methodology and logging records for each species during training workshops at Clayton Vale Green Community Hub. This in-person workshop will have a classroom session to introduce the species before getting some hands-on survey experience across the Medlock Valley. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fungi enthusiast, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in conservation and biodiversity. Following the workshop, there will be an opportunity to conduct further surveys across various sites within Medlock Valley. Having attended the workshop it would be desirable for volunteers to participate in these surveys. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to important research while having a blast!

Please note that only the first session will include a classroom workshop with the following dates after the 29th September comprising of surveys only.

This workshop is part of the wider Species Survial Fund Project which support the creation and restoration of wildlife-rich habitats in England. It is open to individuals and organisations working to recover nature.It was launched to help halt and reverse the decline in species abundance, by preserving vital habitats. This will support the delivery of our Environmental Improvement Plan commitments including achieving our target to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030.

The data collected by local volunteers will contribute to citizen science records, as well as to support the management of local habitats for Waxcaps.

Frequently asked questions

Will I need to bring anything with me?

We will provide all the materials that you will need to conduct a survey, no preparation is necessary.

What happens if it rains?

We usually go ahead whatever the weather, we would only reschedule in extreme circumstances. If it’s really bad we will make a judgement call the day before or on the day of the event.

Will there be a toilet?

Volunteers will have access to the toilet at the Community Hub.

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City of Trees

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Sep 29 · 9:30 AM GMT+1