This intermediate residential course (led by Ian Cheeseborough) will introduce participants to the identification and ecology of solitary bees including nesting and foraging requirements, hosts and associated aculeate nest parasites. Introduction to the identification of genera and species will be through a combination of presentations, field visits and microscope workshops using keys and prepared specimens. By the end of the course participants should be more confident in identifying the more commonly encountered families and genera.
Location: Flatford Mill
Level: Intermediate
Enquiries on availability can be made by telephoning the Centre; (open 0930 – 1700) weekdays and most weekends. Alternatively, bookings can be made via the FSC website: www.field-studies-council.org
http://www.field-studies-council.org/media/2347234/course-details-cheeseborough-29-solitary-bees-identification-and-ecology.pdf
RESIDENT (SOLE OCCUPANCY): £559 RESIDENT (SHARED ROOM): £459 NON-RESIDENT: £391
This course is fully booked on this date but you can join the waiting list in case space becomes available or it is run on another date. The accommodation at the centre is full, however we work closely with the local B&Bs to offer participants the chance to attend as a non-resident and stay within the local area. If you would like to attend as a non-resident provisionally book your place on the course and then confirm your accommodation.
Please follow the link for B&B contact details http://www.field-studies-council.org/media/1776560/2015-bb-leaflet.pdf. The non-resident price includes evening meal and packed lunch.