This event is hosted and managed by Westcountry Rivers Trust, in partnership with Farm Net Zero.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 10am – 1pm
Location: South Penquite Farm, Blisland, PL30 4LH.
Learn all about these fascinating creatures from renowned entomologist and dung beetle specialist Clive Turner!
Join renowned entomologist and dung beetle specialist Clive Turner as he shares his knowledge on dung beetles in our environment, developed over three decades of research and observations.
Attendees will enjoy:
- a richly illustrated talk on what dung beetles are, where they live and the range of environmental benefits we gain from encouraging them
- a field walk where Clive will demonstrate where dung beetles are found and explain more about their ecology and benefits
- an open forum Q&A and discussion
Topics will include dung beetle ecology, how to encourage them and what you can do to help them.
The talk or walk may take place first depending on the weather.
Please check weather conditions for the day and dress accordingly.
Parking and accessibility: Please visit the venue website
If for any reason you can’t attend, please cancel your ticket so that your space can be offered to someone else – thank you.
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Organized by Westcountry Rivers Trust
The charity restores and protects freshwater environments in the Westcountry for the benefit of people, wildlife and the local economy.
