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  • Image is of 3 leafless, Crack Willow, Salix fragilis, Witney kindly used with permission by Nicholas Barber who submitted this image as part of the 2022 BSBI Photo Competition in the Winter Section.
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Training Workshop - Identifying trees and twigs in winter for complete beginners, Drumnaph Nature Reserve, Maghera

Sat 25 Jan 2025 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM GMT Drumnaph Nature Reserve, 15 Halfgayne Rd, Maghera, Derry, BT46 5GD

Training Workshop - Identifying trees and twigs in winter for complete beginners, Drumnaph Nature Reserve, Maghera

Sat 25 Jan 2025 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM GMT Drumnaph Nature Reserve, 15 Halfgayne Rd, Maghera, Derry, BT46 5GD

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Jen Farrar - BSBI Botanical Skills Officer, Northern Ireland, will be holding a training event on identifying trees and twigs in winter at Drumnaph Nature Reserve from 10.30am to 15.30pm on Saturday 25th 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 free Drumnaph Nature Reserve West Car Park.

  • Drumnaph Nature Reserve West Car park, 15 Halfgayne Road, Maghera, Derry BT46 5GD
  • 54°52'35.22"N 6°41'46.79"W
  • What3Words: ///wobbles.quail.working
  • Grid Ref: C837 039

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!

Location

Drumnaph Nature Reserve, 15 Halfgayne Rd, Maghera, Derry, BT46 5GD