About the event

Come and join Cornwall Wildlife Trust to learn how to survey the shoreline to find many of the wonderful marine creatures we have along the Cornish coastline!

This hands-on training will allow you to partake in the Shoresearch events and be part of the vital data collection needed to help preserve our coastline.

Shoresearch is a user-friendly and fun method of exploring the shore and recording the species and habitats found there. On the day, you will learn different survey methods as well as species identification techniques.

When? Saturday 21st February at 12pm

Where? Gyllynvase Beach, Falmouth

Who? We welcome everyone (over 16s) from beginners to experts and especially those who are members of local Your Shore Network groups

How much? £20*

*this event is FREE for the following:

• If you have already booked or attended the online training in February
• Members of Your Shore local groups
• Existing registered Shoresearch volunteers

If you have already booked or attended the online training in February - use the promo code in your confirmation email to book a free place.

If you are a Your Shore local group members - please contact the chair of your group for the promo code to use when booking.

Registered Shoresearch volunteers please use Assemble to book your place

We will meet by the beach cafe at 12pm. Please bring a drink and snack/packed lunch with you. You will need suitable shoes and clothing suitable for the ever-changing Cornish weather!

Further details will be given once booked closer to the event date. Any questions please do email shoresearch@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Useful Information
This training is not suitable for those under the age of 16
The session will be approximately 3-4 hours long out on the shore
There are public toilets located at the entrance to the beach.
The terrain we will be on is uneven and slippery so appropriate footwear is essential (wellies or wetsuit boots)
Please wrap up warm and bring waterproofs.
Parking is available on Cliff Road and nearby streets. (Please note the main car park is currently closed for improvement works). Option to park in Swanpool car park and walk over (10-15mins)
The terrain is unsuitable for wheelchair access.
We will provide all survey equipment but do bring a rocky shore ID book if you have one.