Online Theory – Monday 11 March, 10:00-13:00 OR Wednesday 13 March, 18:00-21:00
Practical Training – Wednesday 20 March, 10:00-13:00, Tomatin
Join us to become a Citizen Scientist and help monitor the health of our river systems!
To support with monitoring the impact of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative and the wider health of our river catchment, the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust is delighted to be establishing a Citizen Science Invertebrate Monitoring Programme.
Delivered by Buglife’s qualified Riverfly Partnership Trainer, this project offers certified training to volunteers as part of a citizen science network across Scotland. They will provide training and support on how to:
– monitor and survey rivers for invertebrates
– identify species of invertebrates
– share stories and lessons learned between communities
– spot early warning signs of habitats in crisis, e.g. from pollution or climate change
– record findings to environmental agencies and recording schemes
The citizen science training is formed of two parts – an online theory session, followed by an in person and riverside practical training. Volunteers can choose which of the dates and location options to join at their convenience.
For more information, please visit Citizen Science: Invertebrate monitoring training – Upper catchment — Findhorn Watershed Initiative
