Whisby Nature Park BioBlitz on 12th Jul 2013Come and join the race to find as much wildlife as we can! A BioBlitz is a large scale event that engages people with biodiversity, inviting them to get directly involved in surveying and monitoring their local wildlife and green spaces. During a BioBlitz event scientists and members of the public work together to survey a natural space; looking for, identifying and recording as many species as possible over 24 hours or shorter for a "mini-BioBlitz"
At the Lincolnshire BioBlitz you can get involved in a range of activities including:
Groups we hope to cover: Birds, Freshwater Inverts/plants, Botany, Cryptogams, Fungi, Spiders, Molluscs, Flies, Soil Fauna, Mammals, Reptiles, Odonata, Aculeates, Moths, Beetles, Parasitica, Galls, Woodlice, Lacewings Experts will be on hand to help with identification and recording.
Friday 12th July: 10.00am start 9.00pm moth and bat session
Saturday 13th July: 10.00am start 4.00pm finish
Where?
The site is a fascinating mix of small, medium and large flooded gravel pits, which have become 'greened' by up to 40 years of natural colonization. With over 2,800 species recorded there is a wealth of wildlife to find and explore. There are seven hides placed to overlook various lakes, and the Education Centre will be set up with microscopes, identification help and information displays.
Access: Most areas accessible to wheelchair users
Getting there
Whisby Nature Park is located c. 7 miles south-west of Lincoln, on Moor Lane directly north of the village of Thorpe on the Hill, and signposted from the adjacent A46. The entrance leads to the Whisby Natural World complex of buildings and car-parks. Parking is charged at a rate of £1 per day (pay and display) between 10.00am and 4.00pm.Early visitors should purchase a ticket if they plan to be on site beyond 10.00am.
Binoculars and electric wheelchair 'buggies' can be hired here (phone Whisby Natural World Centre 01522 688868). Base camp will be at the Education Centre next to the car park, and will be clearly signposted. The Bioblitz will take place all across the site with areas suitable for all abilities.
Who?
The BioBlitz is being run by Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union; Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership
The site is a fascinating mix of small, medium and large flooded gravel pits, which have become 'greened' by up to 40 years of natural colonization. With over 2,800 species recorded there is a wealth of wildlife to find and explore. There are seven hides placed to overlook various lakes, and the Education Centre will be set up with microscopes, identification help and information displays.
Find out more at
www.lnu.org and contact:
charlie.barnes@glnp.org.uk
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