About the event

The Water vole surveying techniques course will cover:

• An overview of water vole ecology.
• An understanding of the threats to these species.
• An understanding of and some practical experience in using the techniques involved in surveying for water voles.

This course is outdoors and will require you to be able to walk and spend a fair amount of time bending down along an uneven river bank looking for water vole signs.

Is this course for me?

This course is designed for people who are interested in finding out more about water voles, their habitat and ecology. It's for people who want to learn about the techniques and methods used in carrying out water vole surveys.

When and where?

Friday 24th May, 9.30am-12.30.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the course is due to start

St. Faith's Meadow, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG

Meet at the free off road car parking spaces on Garnier Road, SO23 9QG

What do I need to bring?

• Appropriate clothing
• Wellington boots
• A GPS if you have one may be useful
• Packed lunch, drink or snacks

Your Tutor

Susan Simmonds – Engagement Officer

Susan has a lifelong passion for wildlife and graduated in Environmental Science. She's worked and volunteered in the conservation sector for about 25 years. Susan is also a lecturer at Sparsholt College, teaching on the Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management. Susan has a Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) and is currently studying for a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. She enjoys passing on her knowledge of natural history through teaching courses like plant identification and mammal tracks and signs. She has a desire to make a difference and to play a part in conserving our natural world and believes that she can do that through teaching and further study. She loves being outdoors walking, running and cycling (with plenty of stops for photographing wildflowers) and regularly teaches wildflower identification, water vole survey techniques and river fly surveying among other things.