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Introduction to Mosses Identification
Discover the often-overlooked world of mosses and liverworts (bryophytes) on this specialist identification course at Rhyd-y-Creuau Field Studies Centre, set in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, near Betws-y-Coed.
This hands-on course introduces participants to the skills needed to recognise and identify common bryophyte species found in North Wales’ woodlands, riversides and upland habitats. With expert Field Studies Council tuition, you’ll learn to observe key features both in the field and indoors, using microscopes and identification resources.
March is an ideal time to study bryophytes, when many species are at their best and habitats around Betws-y-Coed are adorned with the rich textural natural green palette of mosses, liverworts and hornworts.
What You’ll Learn
How to recognise the main bryophyte groups: mosses, liverworts and hornworts
Key identification features including growth forms, leaves and reproductive structures
How to use hand lenses, microscopes and simple keys
An introduction to bryophyte ecology and the habitats of North Wales
Confidence to continue identifying bryophytes independently
Who This Course Is For
Ideal for:
Beginner botanists and naturalists
Conservation volunteers and countryside workers
Ecology and environmental science students
Anyone with an interest in the natural history of Snowdonia
No previous bryophyte experience is required.
This hands-on course introduces participants to the skills needed to recognise and identify common bryophyte species found in North Wales’ woodlands, riversides and upland habitats. With expert Field Studies Council tuition, you’ll learn to observe key features both in the field and indoors, using microscopes and identification resources.
March is an ideal time to study bryophytes, when many species are at their best and habitats around Betws-y-Coed are adorned with the rich textural natural green palette of mosses, liverworts and hornworts.
What You’ll Learn
How to recognise the main bryophyte groups: mosses, liverworts and hornworts
Key identification features including growth forms, leaves and reproductive structures
How to use hand lenses, microscopes and simple keys
An introduction to bryophyte ecology and the habitats of North Wales
Confidence to continue identifying bryophytes independently
Who This Course Is For
Ideal for:
Beginner botanists and naturalists
Conservation volunteers and countryside workers
Ecology and environmental science students
Anyone with an interest in the natural history of Snowdonia
No previous bryophyte experience is required.
Saturday 14 March and Sunday 15 March
Field Studies Council – Rhyd-y-Creuau Field Studies Centre
Betws-y-Coed Conwy LL24 0HB
£2409:00 – 18:00 Saturday, 9:00 – 17:00 Sunday
There will be an optional evening microscope session on Saturday, 19:15 - 20:30.
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