Training Workshop - Identifying trees and twigs in winter for complete beginners Murlough NT NNR

Jen Farrar - BSBI Botanical Skills Officer, Northern Ireland, will be holding a training event on identifying trees and twigs in winter at Murlough NT NNR from 10.30am to 15.30pm on Saturday 18th January.

No previous botanical experience is required for this workshop, just bring along your interest and enthusiasm. Accompanied children over 8 years old are welcome.

There is a small fee associated with this workshop to cover the cost of the materials you will be given. The fee will be waived for children under 18 years old. BSBI members and Students receive a 50% discount (please bring along your student card on the day).

This workshop will be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We will be spending most of the afternoon outdoors looking at trees and shrubs. In the event of poor weather material will be pre-collected for use in the workroom.

The workroom has toilets and a small kitchen with microwave. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for enjoyment throughout the day. Please bring along your own packed lunch.

The meeting place is the National Trust Car park near Murlough House. (Please use the previous underlined link to Google maps to see the correct location to meet.) This car park is free for NT members, you will need your NT membership card to get a free ticket. For non-members the parking fee is £5. 

Anyone travelling by public transport to Dundrum please contact Jen Farrar in advance on 07929 830 765 and aim to arrive in Dundrum as close to 10am as possible so lifts to the venue can be organised. 

• Murlough National Nature Reserve, Keel Point, Dundrum, BT33 0NQ
• 54°14'46.5"N 5°50'14.1"W
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Please ensure you: 

• Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots as we will be walking across mixed terrain which can at times be rough and uneven underfoot.
• Have weatherproof clothing with you to ensure you stay comfortable and protected from the elements. 
• Bring along a packed lunch.

I will look forward to seeing you on the day!