Description

There is a cost of £60 for this course, any money made on the course will go towards our student and volunteer training programme. Booking is essential.

Date: Saturday 12th May 2012

Time: 9.30am – 4pm

Venue: Parc Slip Nature Reserve

Tutor: Rob Strachan

This course is aimed at beginners and intermediates, who wish to learn about the small mammals found in the UK.

This will be done through indoor classroom sessions, in order to learn about their ecology, along with outdoor sessions, where attendees will learn how to set and check small mammal traps, and how to handle animals caught, including harvest mouse.

There will also be information on how to get involved in small mammal monitoring projects.

Essential items to bring:

-Packed lunch (tea and coffee is however provided)

-Waterproofs and boots for outdoor activities

-Notepad and pencil

Other useful items:

-Camera

For further course information, please contact Marie Lindley on             01656 724100       email info@welshwildlife.org.