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Identifying aquatic invertebrates and a specialist mayfly and stonefly day

The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) is running its first course at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE). Craig Macadam of Buglife and the Ephemeroptera Recording Scheme will tutor a two day course which will involve the collection and identification of aquatic invertebrates from the various water bodies near the idyllically located University of Glasgow field station on Loch Lomond. The purpose of day one is to introduce freshwater invertebrates and how to sample and identify them. Day two will focus on the identification of mayfly and stonefly larvae.

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Details

Two day residential course:

  • Tuesday 5th August 2008 - Collecting and identifying aquatic invertebrates
  • Wednesday 6th August 2008 - Identifying mayfly and stonefly larvae
Tutor: Craig Macadam of Buglife and the Ephemeroptera Recording Scheme

Location: Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE), University of Glasgow, Rowardennan, Drymen, G63 0AW

Course fees: excluding accommodation: £200 (£170* FBA Member, £185** Concession)

* Why not take the opportunity to join the FBA now. You will receive membership benefits and become eligible for the discounted members’ rate.

** We aim to provide courses at minimal fees in order to make them as inclusive as possible. Therefore, the concession rate is intended for individuals and organisations from the voluntary and academic sectors who work with limited budgets. Please contact us before booking to find out if the concession rate applies to you.

Course fees include lunch and refreshments.

Accommodation: on-site accommodation fees (per person per night, includes breakfast and evening meal):
  • £30 dormitory
  • £35 single room (limited availablilty)
On-site accommodation can be requested when booking.

Contact

For more information and to book, please contact :
Melanie Fletcher: mfletcher@fba.org.uk.
The Freshwater Biological Association,
The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey,
Cumbria, LA22 0LP.

Tel: 015394 42468.