Event Details
Workshop Leader: Paul Green
Venue: Tramore Strand, Waterford, X91PY24
Date: 23rd August
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Audience: Intermediate to Advanced
Fee: €20 Standard.
Join us for an immersive plant field day at Tramore Strand, where participants who have previously completed a NBDC workshop will have the opportunity to explore and identify a diverse range of plant species with the guidance of an expert botanist. This field day is perfect for those eager to expand their knowledge of plant identification in a real-world setting.
During the day, you'll visit various habitats around Tramore Strand, including coastal dunes and saltmarshes, to discover and identify native and introduced plant species. Expert guidance will be on hand to help you recognize key features for accurate plant identification and understand the ecological roles of different species in this unique coastal environment.
- Visit Tramore Strand’s diverse habitats and learn to identify a variety of plant species.
- Gain insights from an experienced botanist who will guide you through plant identification techniques and field skills.
- Build your knowledge of plant families, habitats, and ecological interactions through practical field experience.
- Connect with others who share your interest in botany and deepen your understanding through group discussions and collaborative learning.
Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch.
Clothing: Sturdy walking boots. Please dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor terrain.
Health & Safety: Please be mindful that this workshop includes an element of teaching outdoors. Waterproof clothing and good walking footwear are essential. As a rule of thumb, it is generally expected that any participants who sign up for a workshop that involves spending time in the outdoors will own and bring the appropriate outdoor clothing. A risk assessment for this event has been completed and participants are asked to listen carefully to the safety briefings that are delivered on the day.
Kindly note that the event may be cancelled if the minimum registration requirement of 10 is not met or in adverse weather conditions.
