Rushes and Sedges Identification Workshop
Wednesday, 13th June 2018
Wednesday, 13th June 2018
Wetheral Community Hall, Steele’s Bank (B6263), Wetheral, nr. Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8HE
10.30am - 4.00pm
£40
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Stuart Colgate BSc MSc MCIEEM
A one-day workshop on the biology and identification of wild rushes and sedges. Topics to be covered include structure and taxon-specific terminology; how to discriminate between rushes (Juncaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae); the main characters used in identifying these to genus and species level; practical methods of identifying rushes and sedges in the field; etc. It will include a short visit to a local site weather permitting.
Beginners / Improvers
If you wish to book a place on one or more course(s), please email, telephone or write to us to check there is a space available. Payment details will be given after which we shall hold your place for 3 days to allow you time to pay either by BACS or by cheque. For further details please see Booking.
Illustrated talk; one-to-one and group instruction; practical work using specimens provided; Q&A; outdoor practice (weather permitting).
A key/guide to rushes and sedges (e.g. David Streeter et al, 'Collins Flower Guide'; A C Jermy et al, 'Sedges of the British Isles BSBI Handbook no. 1'; Francis Rose, 'Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns'); an hand lens (x10); note-book etc; suitable clothing and footwear for an outdoor visit, perhaps including sun cream and insect repellent as well as waterproof gear (it is in Cumbria!) Bring a packed lunch (tea and coffee provided).
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Wetheral is a village to the east of Carlisle, between junctions 43 and 42 of the M6. The hall is on the eastern side of the B6263 at the southern edge of the village. There is a car park at the rear of the hall. The hall is at grid reference NY 4645 5415. There is a railway station at Wetheral (Carlisle – Newcastle-Upon-Tyne line) and a bus (no. 75) travels past the village green/Post Office to the Village Hall and beyond (request stops).