Records of bumblebees are desperately needed for Calderdale
and the surrounding areas in order to determine the impacts of climate change
and disease on these attractive and highly beneficial insects. Bumblebees
provide vital pollination services to growers, gardeners and wildplants as well
as being a sure sign that spring is on its way. Please come along and learn how
to identify the species that are known to live in Calderdale, who knows, once
you are trained up, you may discover a species new to the area! The training
will be provided by an expert from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Places are
limited, so booking is essential.
The session will be held on the 7th May at 9.45 for 10am
start, lunch will be at 12.30 where you will need to provide your own lunch.
After Lunch there’ll be a walk around the park to put your new skills to the
test.
This will be the end of the training session but if any ones
interested they can join the 2pm Bee walk to Stanally stones, part of the
Action for Bees in Calderdale project.
Please contact countryside@calderdale.gov.uk to book the bee
ID training session
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