North Devon Marine Strandings Network Volunteer Training Day

Dead common dolphin on sand

North Devon Marine Strandings Network Volunteer Training Day

Location:
Braunton Countryside Centre, Caen Street Car Park,
Caen Street,
Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Join us for a Marine Strandings Network training session, at Braunton Countryside Centre

Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 4:30pm
A static map of North Devon Marine Strandings Network Volunteer Training Day

About the event

Join us at Braunton Countryside Centre for this day long session, which will consist of a morning indoor session learning about the Marine Strandings Network, Cetacean (dolphin, whales and porpoise) identification, H&S, and how to use our recording forms to gather the vital records we need.

In the afternoon we will head outside for a practical session and learn how to record dead strandings using life-sized models of a dolphin, porpoise and seal. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose.

The training costs £15 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will complete a registration form to join DWT's Marine Strandings Volunteer Network (MSN) and receive a digital training pack to take home with you.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) Devon/Somerset residents who will volunteer to attend strandings along the North Devon & Somerset coastline. There is a separate course on Oct 26th for Devon residents wishing to attend strandings along the South Devon coastline.

Booking

Price

£15

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

What to bring

You will need to bring your own lunch, and be sure to bring warm clothes, water proofs and sensible shoes with you for the afternoon outdoor session.

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Parking information

Parking is available next to the Centre in Caen Street Car Park, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA. Card and cash payments are accepted.