*************NEW DATE 20th August 6pm-8pm************
Learn how to conduct a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) count and help us monitor and protect our precious pollinators. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm for nature! We will also be looking at iNaturalist, the international citizen science surveying project for biodiversity!
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this FREE training with Dr Miranda Bane to learn how to support the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme. It’s easy, fun and gives you a great way to grow a deep connection with local nature. The session is from 6pm – 8pm on the NEW DATE 20th August 6pm-8pm in The Hidden Gardens.
The FIT (Flower-Insect Timed) count is a survey method used by the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) to monitor the abundance of flower-visiting insects. The FIT count is designed to be simple and accessible for volunteers.
At this training session at you’ll learn:
- What Pollinators Are: Discover what pollinators are and why they are so important for our environment.
- How to Spot Different Insects: Get tips on how to identify various insects, this will include an introduction to the international surveying citizen science project iNaturalist.
- How to Do a FIT Count: Learn how to count and record insects visiting flowers using a simple method called the Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) count.
- Why Monitoring Matters: Understand why tracking the number of insects is crucial for helping scientists protect these essential creatures.
- Hands-On Practice: Spend time in the beautiful gardens practicing what you’ve learned with guidance from experts.
If you have any questions please email our Community Programme Manager on mo@thehiddengardens.org.uk