About this Event
Come and join Cornwall Wildlife Trust to learn how to survey the shoreline to find many of the wonderful marine creatures we have along the Cornish coastline!
This hands-on training will allow you to partake in the Shoresearch events and be part of the vital data collection needed to help preserve our coastline.
Shoresearch is a user-friendly and fun method of exploring the shore and recording the species and habitats found there. On the day, you will learn different survey methods as well as species identification techniques.
When? Saturday 2nd May at 10:30am
Where? Spit Beach, Par
Who? We welcome everyone (over 16s) from beginners to experts and especially those who are members of local Your Shore Network groups
How much? £20*
*this event is FREE for the following:
- If you have already booked or attended the online training in February
- Members of Your Shore local groups
- Existing registered Shoresearch volunteers
If you have already booked or attended the online training in February - use the promo code in your confirmation email to book a free place.
If you are a Your Shore local group members - please contact the chair of your group for the promo code to use when booking.
Registerd Shoresearch volunteers please use Assemble to book your place
We will meet in the carpark for Spit Beach, Par at 10:30am. Please bring a drink and snack/packed lunch with you. You will need suitable shoes and clothing suitable for the ever-changing Cornish weather!
Further details will be given once booked closer to the event date. Any questions please do email [email protected]
Useful Information
- This training is not suitable for those under the age of 16
- The session will be approximately 3-4 hours long out on the shore
- There are no toilet facilities at the site.
- The terrain we will be on is uneven and slippery so appropriate footwear is essential (wellies or wetsuit boots)
- Please wrap up warm and bring waterproofs.
- Parking is available in the car park just next to Par Docks (PL24 2SQ.)
- There is a 10-15 minute walk from the car park to the beach, which include steps to a footbridge, which is unsuitable for wheelchair access. Final access to the beach is via a short slope between the rocks.
- We will provide all survey equipment but do bring a rocky shore ID book if you have one.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spit Beach Par, South West Coast Path, Par, United Kingdom
GBP 21.68
