Seaweed Identification Workshop

Seaweed under water

Photo by Matt Slater

Seaweed Identification Workshop

Location:
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Gerrans Hill
,
Portscatho , Cornwall, TR2 5EE
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Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust and seaweed expert, Esther Hughes for a day full of tips and tricks to identify Cornish seaweeds.

Event details

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Date

Time
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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About the event

Do you want to know your kelps from your wracks or what exactly is that fuzzy red seaweed when you're out rockpooling or snorkelling?

Then this is the workshop for you!

Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Your Shore Network has invited seaweed expert Esther Hughes from Natural England to deliver an advanced seaweed ID course for rockpool, snorkel and dive enthusiasts.

This day is ideal for Your Shore network associated group members to learn more about the species they may find during their Shoresearch and Seasearch surveys as well as Rockpool Rambles.

Where? Gerrans Memorial Parish Hall, Portscatho, TR2 5EE

When? Saturday 18th July - 12-6pm

Who? We encourage Your Shore group members, Shoresearch and Seasearch volunteers to attend this session.

How much? £10 per person or FREE for Your Shore group members*

*please contact your local group for the PROMO CODE to obtain your discount.

The workshop will include classroom sessions looking at identification information and use of microscopes to take a closer look at seaweed specimens.

There will also be a practical session on Porthcurnick Beach where you'll be able to put your new skills to the test.

Please note we will be walking to the beach from the parish hall. If you are unable to walk there, please let us know in advanced so we can arrange transport to the beach for you.

Please note that during the practical session, the terrain will be uneven and slippery. If you have any accessibility needs but would still like to attend, contact katie.bellman@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk to discuss how we can accomodate you.

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

The building has good disabled access and disabled toilet and a hearing loop is also available if needed. Please note that during the practical session, the terrain will be uneven and slippery. If you have any accessibility needs but would still like to attend, contact katie.bellman@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk to discuss how we can accommodate you.

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Wheelchair access

Yes for classroom session but not for beach practical
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Hearing loop

Yes
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What to bring

We ask you to bring warm layers, waterproofs and suitable footwear for rockpooling (wellies or wetsuit boots) plus a packed lunch and snacks.

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Parking information

There is ample parking next to the hall (parking is free to surgery users and hall users.)
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Katie Bellman