BSBI Aquatic Plant Field Training Days - Midlands Ireland
We are holding 9 days of field-based identification training and recording on aquatic plants in August, thanks to funding from NPWS. All are welcome to join, from beginners to experienced botanists.  The days will be led by Nick Stewart and run approximately 10 am to 4 pm, with an option to stay later for those who wish to continue recording. We will meet at a central location then explore various sites each day to learn identification and record what we find. Dates and meeting points are as follows:

18 August: Co. Roscommon
Meet at the east end of Roosky Bridge (N054869, Lat 53.831752  Long -7.9187192)

19 August: Co. Cavan
Meet at Dernaferst Bridge (N288898, Lat 53.857042  Long 7.5630123)

20 August: Co. Longford
Meet at Lough Gouna, Ballinulty Lower (N297855, Lat 53.818355 Long -7.54974)

21 August: Co. Westmeath
Meet at Grand Canal on Ballynacarrig Bridge (N305592, Lat. 53.581996 Long -7.5401837)

22 August: Co. Westmeath
Meet at main square of Castlepollard outside church (N465702, Lat 53.679659  Long -7.2969559)

23 August: Co. Laois
Meet at Vicarstown Bridge where R427 crosses Grand Canal (N614004, Lat 53.051578  Long -7.0838974)

24&25 August: Co. Carlow
Meet at carpark near Milford Bridge, west side of Barrow (S697705, Lat 52.781299  Long -6.9676504)

26 August: Co. Wicklow
Pollaphuca Reservoir, Blessington. Meet in car park at end of lane (O001153, Lat. 53.179651, Long. -6.5021041).


Please complete the form below and tick each day you would like to attend. Each day is limited to 10 people - we will confirm by email if you have a place.

Please also read below for details of what to bring and safety information. There is space for you to submit optional emergency contact and medical information.

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For each day you should bring the following:
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions (eg, waterproofs, hat, suncream)
- Packed lunch
- Hand lens
- ID books
- CLEAN wellies and/or waders

BSBI will provide handbooks to use on Potamogeton (Pondweeds), Callitriche (Water-starwort) and Charophytes (Stoneworts), grapnel for fishing out material, and trays to put specimens in to study. Disinfectant spray for boots will also be available on the day (for biosecurity purposes).  To get the most out of a day with a highly experienced aquatic botanist, you may want to set aside some time before and/or after the event to prepare &/or follow up.
Health & Safety
You attend any BSBI field day at your own risk, however a safety talk will be held at the beginning of each day. Standard risks to keep in mind include, but are not limited to:
- Slips and trips, especially when walking in mud or water and over uneven ground
- Ticks/lyme disease
- Rodents/weil's disease

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