ERCCIS Dragonfly Workshop

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(C) Terry Dunstan

ERCCIS Dragonfly Workshop

Location:

Helman Tor,

The reserve is 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Bodmin, 2 miles to the north west of Lostwithiel.

From the A30 / A391 roundabout (south of Bodmin) turn north to Lanivet and take the first right under the A30 bridge. Shortly after the bridge, take the first left up the hill. After ½ mile turn right at Reperry Cross and immediately take the fork left to Trebell Green. After a sharp right bend, take the left turn (between the granite posts). At the top of this road, on the left, is a rough car park.
Book
Join us for a field trip to Breney Common where we will learn how to survey for the dragonflies and damselflies found in Cornwall.

Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
A static map of ERCCIS Dragonfly Workshop

About the event

Find out how to tell your emperors from your hawkers and your skimmers from your darters. In this workshop, we will spend a day on the Helman Tor reserve learning the tricks and techniques of identifying the species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Cornwall. As well as developing our identification skills, we will be coached in effective, repeatable survey methods for producing good quality biological records that can be used to inform conservation efforts.

Booking

Price

£5

Additional booking information

No facilities on the reserve

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Mobility

Rugged trails

Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

NO

What to bring

Lunch, notebook, pen/pencil, binoculars (preferably close-focusing), camera or phone, boots, tick repellent, sun hat/cream or waterproof clothing

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Parking information

Ample free parking available

Contact us

Laura Fox/Abby Whitmore
Contact number: 01872 302250