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An Introduction to Insects part one – Butterflies and Moths

Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Date: Wednesday 2 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Sarah Patton

Content:
A series of workshops suitable for those who already have an interest in insects but want to learn more about specific groups.

Learn about:

• Butterflies and moths, their ecology, identification and methods of recording
  
• Examining the finds in a moth trap during a classroom session
  

Highlights include:

• Field trip out on to the nature reserve to look for butterflies
  

To book ring 01273 497561

Cost: SWT members/concessions £22.50, non-members £30

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Flower Familiarity – Learn the Coastal Flowers of West Sussex

Venue: Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve, Sidlesham nr Selsey
Date: Saturday 5 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Simon Curson

Content:

Continuing our season of flower familiarity courses, learn how to identify
flowers in the wild. Attend all four Flower Familiarity days or just enjoy this course in its own right. Introductory slide talk and field trip.

Learn about:

• Coastal flowers such as sea holly, sea knotgrass and yellow-horned poppy
  

Highlights include:

• Walk around Pagham Harbour looking for coastal flowers
  

Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre is on the B2145. Bus Route No 50 & 51 stops
at Pagham Harbour. Grid Map Ref: SZ 856966.

To book ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions £22.50/non-members £30

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Basic Bushcraft for Adults

Venue: Seven Sisters Country Park Seaford
Date: Sunday 6 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Nicky Hedgecock and Mark Lloyd

Content:

Come and enjoy a day learning some basic bushcraft.

Learn about:

• Fire lighting, using storm kettles, mallet and fire by friction
  
• Peg making and whistle or pencil making
  

Highlights include:

• Opportunities to cook up your own brew and make a simple camp bread
  

Meet at the Pump Barn (behind the Visitor Centre) SSCP.

To book ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions £35/non-members £45

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Dragonfly Safaris - multi session

Venue: Amberley Wildbrooks, Old Lodge & Iping Common Nature Reserves
Date: starts Friday 18 July
Time: 13:30 – 17:00
Tutor: Mike Russell

Content:

Field-based course looking for dragon and damselflies at three important sites in Sussex. Suitable for beginners as well as those with a little knowledge who are interested in finding out more.
Three sessions - Friday 18 July, 1 & 15 August.

Learn about:

• Key identification factors, habitats and threats to the insects’ status in the county
  

Highlights include:

• Trip to Amberley Wildbrooks - one of the most important dragonfly reserves in Britain
  
• Visits to Old Lodge and Iping Common home to rare heathland species
  

To book ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions £40/non-members £50

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An Introduction to Insects part two – Ladybirds and Shield bugs

Venue: Warnham Local Nature Reserve, Warnham, Nr Horsham
Date: Wednesday 23 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Sarah Patton

Content:

A series of workshops suitable for those who already have an interest in insects but want to learn more about specific groups.

Learn about:

• Ladybirds and shield bugs, ideal for local recorders as they have a small number of British species
  
• Their ecology and identification
  

Highlights include:

• Trip out on to the reserve at Warnham nature reserve recording these insects in the field
  

Grid Map Ref: TQ 168324.

To book ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions £22.50/non-members: £30