This workshop aims to introduce identification of common grasses to beginners and improvers who already have a basic grasp of plant ID. There will be a mix of classroom study and fieldwork, much of it in small groups with expert tutors.

Michael Philip and Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland (BSBI) tutors will offer expert guidance, helpful worksheets, plenty of hands-on study and a practical session in the field in the afternoon.

Further Information

The booklet "Start to Identify Grasses", by Faith Anstey, will accompany the workshop and is free to participants (RRP £6.50). The workshop price includes teas & coffees - but not lunch. So you will need to bring a packed lunch. We will send detailed joining instructions nearer the time. 

Discount for BSBI Members

If you are getting serious about grass identification you will enjoy and benefit from BSBI membership. As BSBI members get a 50% discount by quoting their membership number when booking, why not join first, then book your place?!

Discount for Students & Young People

There is a 50% discount for registered students and everyone under the age of 25.

Discount for Local Network members

Local Network members will get a 50% discount if they book the Full ticket and quote the promo code that Michael Philip gives them.

Other BSBI training events in 2022

This workshop follows on from an Identifying Sedges & Rushes Workshops in Dumfries on the 18 June; and precedes a field day designed to practice grass, sedge and rush ID at Ben Lawers on the 23 July. Click on the links for further information and to book.

Cancellation Policy

Event cancelled by you: we will give you a full refund providing you let us know at least two weeks prior to the event. Sorry we are unable to refund within two weeks of the event. However, the tickets are transferable and if you can arrange for a friend or a colleague to take your place, we would be delighted to have them along. Just let us know.

Event cancelled by us: in the unlikely event that the BSBI has to cancel or postpone this event, we will refund charges paid by you on this booking page fully. However we shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by participants. 

For further information and any queries please contact: Michael Philip at botany@opus44.co.uk.