Friday 20th November
This is the first of two bryophytes for beginners and Improvers sessions led by Jim White in conjunction with the Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Bryophytes for beginners and those wishing to improve their identification skills of mosses (including sphagnum species) and liverworts. This joint field meeting with Dorset Flora Group and DWT Ecology Volunteers (flora) will be surveying for bryophytes in the new land acquisition area in the central and southwestern part of the heath. Habitats will include dry, humid and wet heathland and mire and might also include some woodland.
Please bring lunch and a hand lens if you have and dress appropriately for the weather. Wellies recommended. Look out for any emails advising of cancellation in the event of adverse weather.
Non-booking enquiries about both events to: dorsetfloragroupprogramme@yahoo.com
When: 10am – 3pm.
Leader: Jim White and Colleen Smith-Moore
Meeting point: Roadside parking at the corner of Longmeadow Lane and Beechbank Avenue Grid reference: SY993942 What 3 words – ///lift.export.dream
Additional roadside parking along the southern side of Beechbank Avenue
Booking essential: To book a place please book via: https://dorsetwt.teamkinetic.co.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10231019
You’ll need to register first if this is your first time booking via the Dorset Wildlife Trust Volunteer Management System. Don’t worry it’s very easy to register.
