This workshops provides an introduction to recording Ireland's biodiversity and how to become a citizen scientist. This workshop is for those who are completely new biodiversity and biodiversity monitoring. We will be covering broad topics on:
- What is biodiversity?
- Why should we record biodiversity?
- The role of the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
- How to submit data to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
- Different ways to become a citizen scientist.
- Basic fieldwork skills such as using a butterfly net.
Important to note: A ticket to this workshop does not include access to Fota Wildlife Park. There is a €3 charge for parking.
