Camberley Earthworm Roadshow
Date: Sat 1st October 2011
Time: 10.00 til 13.00
Venue: Kings International College
Watchetts Drive
Camberley
GU15 2PQ
Cost: entrance to Earthworm Roadshow including worm survey, ID workshops and other
activities is free
a plot in the worm charming competition is £5
Activities will include:
- worm charming competition
- an earthworm survey
- earthworm ID workshops
Did you know there are 27 species of earthworm in the UK? Would you know how to tell the difference? Or what each one does that makes it so unique?
Well, if you don't mind getting hands-on with our wriggly little friends why not join us at Camberley Earthworm Roadshow and take part in our worm charming competition to see if you can charm the most earthworms out of the ground, or take part in our survey and see how many different species of earthworm can be found at Camberley and learn how to identify worms in the field. Or if you're feeling a little more serious you could have a go at identifying earthworms under a microscope with the help or our earthworm experts.
Who is it for?
All are welcome to come along to the Camberley Earthworm Roadshow for a fun day identifying different earthworm species, using guides and tapping into expert knowledge on how to make the most out of earthworms in your garden or allotment. The day will be a fun, informal, introduction to earthworms and is suitable for all ages, abilities and knowledge.
During the roadshow you might even:
• Learn about soil ecology and earthworm habitats
• Learn how to attract more earthworms into your garden
• Learn how you can help us with our national recording scheme
• Have a fun day out getting your hands dirty!
• Impress your friends, family and fellow gardeners with your new found knowledge!
To book a place:
To book a place, or for more information about the day, call Blackwater Valley Countryside on 01252 331353 or email blackwater.valley@hants.gov.uk.
Future identification training workshops
The ESB will be running many more earthworm events and free identification workshops, dates and locations to be confirmed soon, however, we would be delighted to hear from you should you wish us to hold an identification workshop at your local environmental centre, for your natural history group or as part of a bigger event. Please contact Dan on dan@earthwormsoc.org.uk to discuss your idea today!
