The aims of this course are to:
• Create new earthworm records from the sites visited.
• Provide support and verification for existing earthworm recorders.
• Provide training for new earthworm recorders.
Day 1 will be field based and involve sampling a range of sites and habitats. Experienced recorders will be on hand to provide training and guidance to anyone new to earthworm recording. The aim of the day is to introduce the method for sampling for the National Earthworm Recording Scheme.
Day 2 will involve a lab-based identification course led by ESB tutors and is suitable for those with no experience or those that want to identify earthworms.
Attendees are welcome to bring earthworms from their own gardens or other places and we will happily help with identification. Please note that the sampling day will require a reasonable level of fitness and these courses involve the collection and preservation of specimens.
More information can be found on the Earthworm Society website
A booking form can be downloaded here