***EVENT NOW FULLY BOOKED***

***SORRY WE ARE UNABLE TO POST FRESH SPECIMENS TO THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND OR NORTHERN IRELAND SO CAN ONLY ACCEPT BOOKINGS FROM GREAT BRITAIN***

If you have a good basic knowledge of plant ID but have yet to get to grips with grass identification, this workshop promises to help. We will concentrate on the 20 grass species you are most likely to come across in neutral grassland and the workshop will get you off a flying start!

The workshop will be held via Zoom and we will send each participant a free copy of Faith Anstey's brilliant booklet "Start to Identify Grasses", and a consignment of fresh grass specimens before the workshop.

Matt Parratt will lead the workshop and Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland (BSBI) tutors will offer expert guidance on identifying the grass specimens in the consignment.

Programme (timings indicative)

10.00 Welcome & Introduction

10.10 Introduction to Grasses

10.50 Break

11.05 Looking at fresh specimens in breakouts with tutors

12.40 How to develop your interest followed by Q&As - and homework (optional but recommended!)

13.00 Thanks & Close

Further Information

We will post a consignment of fresh grass specimens, together with the "Start to Identify Grasses" booklet to each participant on Monday 7th June which should arrive in plenty time for the workshop on Saturday 12th June. Please read and familiarise yourself thoroughly with the booklet before the day. 

Zoom Link

We will send the Zoom webinar link out to participants with instructions on Wednesday 9th June. 

Hand lens

You will need a x10 hand lens. If you don't already have one, they can be bought from Summerfield Books and we'd particular recommend this model as a good basic lens. (Remember to buy a lanyard as well.)

Membership

If you are getting serious about grass identification you will enjoy and benefit from BSBI membership - our subscription rates range from just £15, for all under 21s and students under 25, to £35 a year.

Pricing

The full price for the Workshop is £30. As BSBI members get a £5 discount on the full price by quoting their membership number when booking, why not join first, then book your place?! 

Young people / Student Prices

There is a £5 discount on the full price for all under 21s and students under 25. And a £10 discount for all under 21s and students under 25 who are also BSBI members!

Donation

The BSBI is committed to ensuring that our botanical training programme can continue to thrive. We hope you’ll agree that this is a worthwhile cause and will support us through sharing the programme with your friends, family and colleagues, and making a donation towards our work when booking.

Cancellation

We would be really grateful if you would let us know if you can no longer participate as that might allow another grass beginner to take part. We will give you a full refund if we are able to refill your place, so the sooner you let us know - the better!  In the unlikely event that the BSBI has to cancel this event, we will refund charges paid by you on this booking page fully.