Earthworm key testing workshop

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
FULLY BOOKED

Preston Montford, Shropshire

Earthworm expert (and Earthworm Society of Britain President) Emma Sherlock is in the process of updating the current FSC Key to the Identification of Earthworms of the UK & Ireland (published by The Field Studies Council). The second edition will contain live photos of earthworms, updated taxonomy and a key to some of the non-native earthworm species that have been found in British greenhouses and botanical gardens.

At this event the Earthworm Society of Britain (ESB) will be testing a draft of the second edition at a free workshop at FSC Preston Montford, Shropshire. 

The workshop will be lead by the author of the key, Emma Sherlock, and the ESB recording officer, Keiron Derek Brown. The workshop will run from 11:00 to 16:00 and provide a unique opportunity to be involved in the testing and development of an identification key.

We would like a mix of abilities, so both experienced earthworm recorders and those new to earthworm identification are welcome. Places are limited and must be booked in advance by contacting Keiron Brown.

Please note that the workshop will involve the use of ethanol and the preserved specimens. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own specimens, though any live specimens will need to be preserved on the day.

THESE COURSES ARE NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED BUT YOU CAN STILL CONTACT KEIRON TO RESERVE A SPACE IN THE CASE OF ANY DROP-OUTS.