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21 March 2008…………...For Immediate Release DRAGONFLY LARVAE MONITORING WORKSHOP Starting at 10.30 am on Saturday 5 April 2008 at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, near Coventry Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and the Warwickshire Dragonfly Group would like to invite you to join them in this one-day workshop aimed at the non-professional who is interested in helping us to survey dragonfly larvae for local projects in Warwickshire, and identify their breeding grounds. Learn more about the ecology and behaviour of dragonflies. The
workshop will involve both an indoor ID session to hone your ID skills in
the morning, and then an afternoon visit to see the animals in their
natural environment, so make sure you bring along outdoor gear. Refreshments will be provided. COST:
£6.50 per person, which
includes refreshments, and a £5 contribution to Warwickshire Dragonfly
Group. Places are confirmed on receipt of payment, but they are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment To
reserve your place please contact Peter Reeve on 01926 632400 or email peter@reeve60.uklinux.net Bernie Higgins, Reserves Biodiversity Officer, says, “Dragonflies are stunningly beautiful insects, having wings that glitter with all colours of the rainbow in the sunlight. They are perfectly adapted for flight and incredibly agile and manoeuvrable insects, able to hover, glide, and fly forwards, backwards and sideways. The original Harrier jump jets!! However, without larvae, there would be no adults, and our workshop is a crucial factor in establishing the health of the local dragonfly populations and their habitats.” Warwickshire
Wildlife Trust is the leading local charity for wildlife and the
environment. The Trust
currently cares for over 55 nature reserves throughout Warwickshire, ENDS Press Contact: Bernie Higgins on 024 7630 8993. |
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