Invertebrate Field Recorder Day

Join like-minded people with an interest in recording wildlife observations for a day identifying and recording invertebrates in an informal environment. Naturalists of all levels (from beginner to expert) will be able to share their experiences with peers and help one another improve their knowledge and build confidence in biological recording.

This event is aimed at adults only. It’s free to attend and invertebrate recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential.

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

• Practical experience using a variety of methods to collect and record invertebrates.
• Practical experience in collecting and preserving specimens.
• A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines.

All records collected will be added to the LNHS iRecord activity in order to share our findings with the site managers, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), London Natural History Society (LNHS) and relevant national recording schemes and societies.

Keiron has been involved with a range of invertebrate projects across the UK, including designing and managing the BioLinks project for the Field Studies Council. He set up the Biological Recording Company, where he highlights invertebrate research through the entoLIVE series and runs a wide range of invertebrate courses and events. In his spare time, he is an Entomology Chair of the London Natural History Society and is the National Recorder for Earthworms.

This event will take place at Wormwood Cribs Open Space in Hammersmith & Fulham. At 76.8 hectares, Wormwood Scrubs is the borough's largest open space and is the most recent addition to the 21 parks and open spaces in H&F to have been awarded Green Flag status. The eastern half is a huge expanse of grass big enough for sports pitches and space to fly kites, run about and picnic. The western side is more overgrown. Areas of woodland, scrub and meadows with grass paths and nature trails give an opportunity to explore and see nature up close. The 'Scrubs' has about 18 hectares of tree cover and 22 hectares of long grass meadow with almost 100 species of birds and 250 species of wildflowers (one sixth of the UK flora).

Details for getting to the site can be found on the Hammersmith & Fulham Council website: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/sports-and-parks/parks-and-open-spaces/wormwood-scrubs-open-space

This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with the London Natural History Society.

Host or Publisher Keiron Derek Brown