Learn how to make your wildlife observations count

Friday 20 September 10:30 – 15:30
Free Event, but booking is essential

Cody Dock will be hosting a day of talks and workshops on biological recording for both new and existing naturalists. We will be bringing together case studies, interested individuals and active recorders to explore best ways of recording wildlife and then find out what happens to all of our data. Tea, coffee & a vegan lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any other dietary requirements on your booking form. The programme for the day:

10:30 Welcome

11:00 Introducing Biological Recording: Gino Brignoli & Alisa Graham Brown (Cody Dock)

11:30 For the Love of Moths: Sarah Lo (Amateur moth recorder)

12:00 B.E.E. – Buzzing in the East End: Dr Nikki Gammans (Bumblebee Conservation Trust)

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Where Does All the Data Go?: Victoria Kleanthouse (Greenspace Information for Greater London)

14:00 Wildlife Recording Workshop: Join our speakers and other Community Scientists to explore Cody Dock with some of the tools available for making your biological records. Learn useful tips (and about some of the quirks) of the different recording systems available and what makes for a “useful” record.

How to get to Cody Dock

Cody Dock is a 6 minute walk from Star Lane DLR Station. The DLR is a fully accessible public transport network with step-free access into all stations. Use the Stephenson Street exit from Star Lane station (the exit to the left) when departing from the platform.

Cody Dock is a 4 minute walk to the 323 bus stops (South Crescent Business Centre (Stop H) and North Crescent Business Centre (Stop J).

Parking reserved for those with special access needs: On-site parking available upon request in advance. Please contact the event manager in advance.

Please be advised that street parking Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6.30 pm is paid by phone with a max stay of 4 hours.