Wildwood Conservation Courses Summer 2016

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	Can't read this email correctly? View it in your browser           Conservation Training & Courses at Wildwood Trust June - October 2016             Welcome to our new  programme of summer courses! (printable version attached)               To book a course now, please e-mail: courses@wildwoodtrust.org or call 01227 711 471    Booking is essential for all courses   Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm                  Dormouse Handling and Surveying Workshop  Saturday 9th July, Saturday 13th August, Saturday 3rd September This course is aimed at ecological consultants and those in training for their dormouse handling licence. A classroom session on survey methods followed by handling, sexing and weighing captive dormice under supervision. Limited to 6 places per workshop.   10.30am - 4.00pm  £45   Tutors: Hazel Ryan or Suzanne Kynaston           New!Badger Ecology and Survey Techniques   Sunday 26th June This workshop will provide a comprehensive background in badger biology and ecology. Learn techniques used in surveying badgers and gain an understanding of the threats they are facing. We will then move to the woods to look at field signs before we meet Wildwood's badgers.   10.00am - 4.00pm  £30   Tutor: David Williams     Introduction to Bat Ecology and                Conservation                In partnership with Kent Bat Group          Saturday 2nd July ​ Aimed at those interested in bats or just starting out in bat work, this course provides a general background to the ecology and biology of these fascinating mammals with a particular focus on bats in Kent and the work of the Kent Bat Group. Includes survey methods, monitoring, bat identification, meeting live captive bats and a visit to our bat flight cage.                                   10.00am - 4.30pm £30                                    Tutor: Hazel Ryan                Dormouse Ecology    and Conservation     In partnership with the          Mammal Society*        Sat 16th July and Sat 20th August This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on dormouse ecology and monitoring. It is ideal for those with a general interest or those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Included is a field visit to check nest boxes and information on relevant legislation.   9.30am - 4.45pm  From £97.44 per person  *Please book direct with the Mammal Society http://www.mammal.org.uk   Tel:023 8001 0984 Tutor: Hazel Ryan Bears: their natural history and conservation   Sun 17th July Bears are possibly the most charismatic of all the carnivores and have come to be symbolic of the natural world. This course aims to give an insight into this unique family, covering their evolution, how they live, what they eat, how they are adapted to their habitats. Bear mythology and conservation will also be discussed. A part of the day will also involve observing Wildwood's own rescued brown bears and find out their story.   9.30am - 2.30pm £30     Tutor: Suzanne Kynaston         ​​ A Natural History of Kent's Mammals In partnership with KWT (Kent Wildlife Trust)* Saturday 30th July   This course will provide an overview of Kent's Mammals, small and large. The focus will be on their ecology, reproduction biology and conservation issues. Their habitats and distribution in Kent will also be covered. (NB: Please note that mammal identification is covered in a separate course). The morning will be spent in the classroom, and the afternoon will be spent on a tour of Wildwood's mammals (including a behind-the-scenes look at some of our captive breeding areas). 9.45am - 4.30pm  £30 Tutor: Suzanne Kynaston *Please book direct with the KWT  http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk   Tel:01622 622012               Gardening for         Bumblebees   Sunday 18th September   Gardens are now a vital resource for many of our decreasing insect pollinators and this course will give a guide to what to plant in your gardens to help attract them. The talk will look at the best plants for your lawn and borders;different soil types and how to make your garden flower throughout the year. Wild flower lawn creation, management and maintenance will also be discussed. Discover how to identify our most common bumblebees and learn about their ecology and lifecycle and their importance within the ecosystem.   10.00am - 4.00pm  £30 Tutor: Dr. Nikki Gammans           Small Mammal Survey Skills In partnership with Kent  Mammal Group (KMG)*   Sat 24th Sept Learn how to survey for our smallest mammals using live, humane traps. Includes handling, sexing and identification, trap designs and mechanisms and principles of baiting and setting traps, surveying methods and legislation.   9.30am - 4.30pm    £30 per person (Book together with Kent Mammal Id course held on 8.10.16 for £50). *If a survey is carried out for KMG, the course fee may be refunded.         Kent Mammal Identification In partnership with Kent  Mammal Group (KMG)*           Sat 8th October Learn how to identify our larger mammals from their tracks, signs and sightings. Includes a tour of the park to see some of the animals in the flesh and a close up examination of skins, skulls and antlers. Please note that this course does not include mice, voles or shrews which are covered in the small mammal survey skills course.   9.45am - 4.15pm   £30 per person (Book together with Kent Mammal Id course held on 8.10.16 for £50). *If a survey is carried out for KMG, the course fee may be refunded.       Harvest Mouse Ecology        and Surveying        In partnership with Kent         Mammal Group (KMG)   Sunday 1st October at Capstone Country Park and Sunday 9th October at Oare Gunpowder Works, Faversham     This course is for anyone wishing to participate in the Kent Mammal Group Harvest Mouse Survey. It will inform you about the key factors affecting the status and distribution of harvest mice in this country. You will have the opportunity to examine a variety of harvest mouse nests and gain the practical surveying experience in the field needed for the survey.   10.00am - 4.00pm Free for survey volunteers Tutor: Steve Kirk         Important Information   -Minimum age for all courses is 18yrs unless specified. All under 16’s must be accompanied by a paying adult.  - All courses are held at Wildwood Trust and include Wildwood entry fees unless otherwise specified. Please check listing. - All courses are booked directly with Wildwood unless otherwise stated, please check listing for details. - All courses must be paid for at the time of booking and are nonrefundable unless cancelled by Wildwood. - Lunch is not provided unless stated. Participants are welcome to bring their own packed lunch or purchase lunch in the Wildwood Cafe.               We also deliver tailor-made courses for environmental organisations and consultancies, including practical handling experience and on-site training. For further information, please visit: www.watervole.wildwoodtrust.org               To book a course please call: 01227 711 471 or email: courses@wildwoodtrust.org   Booking is essential for all courses   For more information, please visit: www.wildwoodtrust.org/conservation   DONATE TO WILDWOOD TRUST   Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ Registered Charity No. 1093702.   Don't miss out! Add conservation@wildwoodtrust.org to your address book or contact list.

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