Earthworm Sampling Day with The Biological Recording Company

Tuesday 29th October, 2024 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

University of Greenwich Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London SE9 2UG

Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day surveying earthworms. The specimens collected will help us to build up an earthworm species list for the site and all records will be added to the National Earthworm Recording Scheme database. Sampling earthworms involves conducting microhabitat searches and hand-sorting soil pit samples to collect specimens for identification by our trained earthworm recorders at a later date.

This event is aimed at adults only. It’s free to attend and no previous experience is required as earthworm sampling methods will be taught to all attendees on the day. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

Please note that this event will involve individuals collecting, preserving and killing earthworm specimens for identification purposes.

What will the day involve?

  • Practical experience using a variety of methods to survey and sample earthworms.
  • Practical experience in collecting and preserving earthworm specimens.
  • A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.

Book your free place via the Biological Recording Company’s Eventbrite.

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