Soldierfly ID Workshop (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Member's Exclusive Event)

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Potteric Carr nature reserve | Doncaster, EN

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Learn how to ID specimens of soldierflies with expert Yorkshire naturalist Derek Whiteley.
About this Event

Join expert Yorkshire naturalist, Derek Whiteley, and sharpen your soldierfly identification skills. Learn the distinguishing features of this group of flies and how to identify them to species level using Derek's own collection of soldierflies. No experience or equipment needed!

This is a joint workshop with Yorkshire Naturalists Union and Sorby Natural History Society.

Image credit: Β© Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION



Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Accessibility and terrain

Much of Potteric Carr is accessible for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are other paths that are more rugged that go round the Discovery Zone and Beeston Plantation.


What to bring/wear

This event takes place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is always recommended.

Waterproof clothing/insect repellent (weather dependent), torch (night events), binoculars.


Toilets and catering

Facilities on site include toilets (including accessible toilet and baby changing facilities) and a gift shop and cafΓ© in the visitor centre.


Joining us on the day

Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve.

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Parking

Car park off Mallard Way, open 9.30am to 5pm


About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.


Let us know what you think

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Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email [email protected].

Thank you for supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.



Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at [email protected] or drop us a call on 01904 659570.


About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.


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Where is it happening?

Potteric Carr nature reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 6.67

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