Please read the information below before booking:
Join us for a Bumblebee Identification & Monitoring Training Workshop, delivered by our friend, the fabulous Dr Richard Comont of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BBCT). This full-day session will introduce participants to bumblebee ecology, identification, and survey techniques, including a practical BeeWalk demonstration.
The training is suitable for anyone who is interested in bumblebees and is particularly useful to enable volunteers to either set up their own BeeWalk or monitor an existing one (we need volunteers to monitor transects across the peninsula). This initiative aims to gather baseline data of bumblebee populations throughout the UK.
Workshop Schedule
9:45 – Doors open (Coffee & biscuits)
9:50 – Welcome and Introduction
10:00 – Presentation 1: Introduction to bumblebee ecology & surveying (entry-level)
11:00 – Coffee break
11:15 – Presentation 2: Bumblebee identification, castes & the ‘Big 8’ species
12:30 – Lunch
13:15 – Field Session: BeeWalk demonstration finding, catching & identifying bumblebees. Learn key features for distinguishing species
15:30-16:00 – Finish & Depart
This workshop is perfect for beginners looking to develop their skills and contribute to bumblebee monitoring efforts. Participants will be introduced to the BeeWalk programme, a national citizen science scheme that tracks bumblebee populations. Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!
