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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Wild Workshop: Spider Session

Location:
Department of Biology , Wentworth Way, York, YO10 5DD
Join arachnologist, Dr Geoff Oxford, for a hands-on wild workshop on spiders!

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance to the Biology Department.
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Date

Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
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About the event

In this hands-on wild workshop on spiders, you’ll find out more about how to sample spiders and test out your knowledge in a field session, as well as examining live and preserved spiders under the microscope and improving your spider identification skills.

Booking

Phone number

01904 659570

Email

supporter.services@ywt.org.uk

Price

Adult: £8 (+ booking fee)
Young Person (18-24): £5 (+ booking fee)
Under 18s (16-17): £5 (+ booking fee)

Additional booking information

All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Suitable for

Beginners

Know before you go

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Mobility

This event is wheelchair accessible. There are height adjustable benches available to anyone who may need them in the lab.

Please let us know at checkout if you have any access requirements that you would like to make us aware of and/or require any additional support to fully participate in this event. We aim to accommodate wherever possible.

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What to bring

You will be spending around 1 hour out on campus so please bring sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather.

All materials and equipment needed to participate in this event are provided however if you do have any spider identification books and would like to bring them along, please do!

Toilets and catering

There are toilets on campus, including accessible toilets.

Please bring your own food and drink with you. There is a kettle, microwave and fridge available for you to use and a lounge area to break in. Tea and coffee will be provided.

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Parking information

There are 3 car parks available close to the Biology Department. These car parks are free to use on weekends. Accessible parking bays are available to Blue Badge Holders.
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Contact number: 01904 659570
Contact email: supporter.services@ywt.org.uk