Workshops

We organise a range of teaching workshops each year.  By subsidising these from our membership income we are able to employ professional tutors and keep fees low for participants.  Subjects covered so far are lichen identification, bryophyte identification, fungus identification, woodland archaeology and molluscs; and we are currently making plans for one on managing small woodlands for timber production.

Workshops on lichen identification and bryophyte identification are held annually.  These are suitable for all, from complete beginners to those wishing to expand their existing knowledge.
 
Tree Coring Workshops were held at Roslin, Midlothian on 21 May and 16 June 2010.  As a result the NWDG now includes 13 members trained in this technique.  The 'Coring Group' page on this website gives support to trained individuals and information for the use of NWDG members.



WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD IN 2010

The Lichen Workshop for 2010 will held from Friday 8 - Sunday 10 October, based in Connel, North Argyll.  To reserve a place on this workshop please contact the tutor, Andy Acton, here.

The Bryophyte Workshop for 2010 will be held from Friday 22 October - Sunday 24 October 2010, based in Glencoe.  To reserve a place on this workshop please contact the tutor, Ben Averis, here.  

Both of these are suitable for beginners and improvers.

The workshops will each cost £60, not including accommodation or meals, and we will ask for payment nearer the time.  Please ask if you would like the tutor to send you a list of local accommodation when you book your place.

NWDG workshops are for NWDG members: non-members wishing to attend are required to join the group first.  Please click on the 'Join Us' page to download a membership form.

Bryophyte workshop participants at Tollie Bay, Wester Ross.  Photo by Ben Averis