There are a few places left on the ladybird workshop at Fota Wildlife Park this Sunday.
This event is free and open to everyone. Come and find out what ladybirds you have in your garden
and how you can help us in finding out what ladybirds we have in Cork City and County.
There are few records on ladybirds and we need to know what we have as there was a sighting
last year of the Harlequin ladybird which is non native and predates upon the other ladybird species.
Further information is below. Please email corkbranch@gmail.com asap. if you are interested.
Gill
LADYBIRD WORKSHOP
Led by Dr Stephen McCormack Beetle expert
Paul Whelan www.biology.ie
Venue: Fota Wildlife Park, Education Centre, Cobh.
Directions. Go to the main entrance and a) either ask for the education centre, go through the gates, keep to your left or b) When facing the main entrance, walk to the left of the gates and there should be a door open by a wire fence. That is the education centre. The wildlife park itself is signposted from the Cork to Rosslare Road about 10 mins from Cork City.
Please note there is no access to Fota Wildlife Park on the day.
Agenda for the day
10.30 Registration
11.00 Introduction to the workshop
11.10 Introduction to ladybirds
What do they look like?
Where can they be found?
How do they live/their lifecycles
Threats and predators
Survey equipment
12.00 How to record the survey?
12.30 lunch. Tea/Coffee. Sandwiches are provided
13.30 Walk around the areas outside the park to find ladybirds
Bring warm, waterproof clothing and footwear for walking.
Any problems on the day please contact Gill at 0872282040.
