Training Workshop - Identifying Ferns for Complete Beginners, Drumnaph Nature Reserve, Maghera

Jen Farrar - BSBI Botanical Skills Officer, Northern Ireland, will be holding a training event on identifying ferns for complete beginners, at Drumnaph Nature Reserve from 10.30am to 15.30pm on Sunday 9th February. We will be learning how to identify common fern to genus.

Some botanical experience would be beneficial for this workshop. Accompanied children over 8 years old are welcome.

There is a moderate fee associated with this workshop to cover the cost of the event. There is no fee for children under 18. 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 ferns. 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!