Trap nesting solitary bees and wasps in Ayrshire
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There are over 120 species of solitary bee and wasp in Ayrshire. Some are relatively easy to find, if one knows where to look. For example, south-facing, old walls are reasonably reliable habitat for the small, black Slender Digger Wasp …
CANCELLED FSC Millport Biology Symposium and Centre Open Afternoon
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FSC Millport will be hosting its 2nd marine research symposium on Saturday 31st March 2018. This will show-case marine and coastal ecological research, monitoring, surveys and conservation initiatives in the Firth of Clyde Area. In the afternoon, there will be a chance for …
Scottish Bat Workers Conference
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Further information will be added in due course. The Bat Conservation Trust website will be updated as further details become available.
Scottish Badgers Annual Conference
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Speakers including Laurie Campbell, the world famous photographer and Polly Pullar the countryside author. Workshop sessions in the afternoon include: Badgers, Licensing and Mitigation with Ben Ross, Licensing Manager from S.N.H. and expert badger consultants. This workshop is intended for …
Butterfly Conservation – Scotland Recorder’s Conference
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The annual spring Recorders Gathering is an informal meeting for recorders to get together to look back on the recording highlights of the previous year, and discuss and plan surveys and monitoring for the coming one. Places can be booked online by …
Scottish Badger Week
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Scottish Badger Week aims to offer a range of opportunities to learn about, and get involved in protecting, this iconic and much-loved species. During the week there will be lots of opportunities to get involved and learn more about badgers …
Introduction to Hoverfly Identification: 2 Day Workshop 24-25th March 2018
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The Where is Wildlife in Ayrshire? project is excited to work in partnership with leading Hoverfly experts Roger Morris and Stuart Ball to provide a 2 day training course on this fascinating invertebrate group. Hoverflies include some of the most …
Hoverfly ID course – anyone interested?
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We have recently been in touch with one of the organisers of the Hoverfly Recording Scheme (HRS) about the possibility of running a training course in SW Scotland on this under-recorded insect group. Hoverflies include some of the most striking …
Dumfries Environment Fair 2018
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A family event to help people learn about the natural environment of Dumfries and Galloway. The Fair will showcase a wide range of organisations and groups engaged with the environment and offer interactive games, crafts and activities. Over 40 stall …
Nature Network Celebration
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The East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) will be holding an event in New Cumnock on the 1st March 2018 to celebrate the successful of the Nature Network (EcoCo LIFE) project. Since 2013 Nature Network has delivered 450 hectares of …
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