Shropshire County Dragonfly Recorder Sue Rees Evans is running 2 dragonfly workshops aimed at beginners.

Session 2: An Introduction to Dragonfly & Damselfly Identification
Saturday 9th July 10am – 4pm
This day will focus on the identification of both damselflies and dragonflies. The morning classroom workshop will introduce us to those diagnostic features used in identification and interactive exercises will enable us to recognise these on some individuals. Following lunch we head outside around the centre ponds and River Onny putting our new identification skills to the test.

£15 per workshop. Booking essential, call 01588 676 060 to book.

Please bring wellies/walking books and waterproofs. If you have identification guides and hand lens bring those along too. Lunch can be purchased from the café or bring a packed lunch with you. Latest Field Guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland available to buy for £17.95, correct cash or cheque.

Join Meadows Ranger and Bee and Wasp expert, Ian Cheeseborough as you learn about the lifecycles of our local bees and wasps.

Session 2 – Solitary Wasps 10am – 2pm.

Ian will introduce you to solitary wasps as you learn about their nesting habits and prey choices. Find out about the species that have been recorded here at the Centre over the years and see what you can find in a walk around the site. Please bring wellies/walking books and waterproofs. If you have identification guides and hand lens bring those along too.

£15 per person. Booking essential, call 01588 676 060.