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Plant Gall Field Recorder Day

SEP26
10:00 · Europe / London
  • Participants will record and study plant galls found at Margravine Cemetery in London.
  • This workshop is for people interested in natural history or environmental recording.
  • Attendees can learn about plant galls in a hands-on, outdoor setting.

About this event

A plant gall is an abnormal growth of plant tissue caused by the invasion of another organism – for example, a wasp, fly, mite, fungus or even bacterium – within the plant tissue. Galls typically form on leaves, stems, roots, or flowers and come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes and colours. The structure itself forms due to the plant's response to irritation or chemical signals from the invading organism. Galls provide food and shelter for the invading organism inside and, while they may look unusual, are generally not harmful to the overall health of the plant.

On this Plant Gall Field Recorder Day, we invite you to join like-minded nature enthusiasts for a day of learning about, finding, identifying and recording plant galls in an informal setting. Naturalists of all levels (from total beginner to expert) are encouraged to attend, share their experiences with peers and help one another improve their knowledge and build confidence in biological recording. Plant gall specialist Tommy Root will be leading the day and providing guidance throughout.

What will the day involve?
An introduction to recording plant galls and the ID resources available.
Practical experience of finding, identifying and recording plant galls in the field.
Access to a knowledgeable plant gall specialist with the opportunity to discuss identification questions.
A chance to meet like-minded nature enthusiasts.

What do I need to know in advance?
This event is aimed at adults only.
Attendance is free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Invertebrate recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential.
Identification will take place in the field whenever possible, but some plant gall specimens may need to be collected for further examination and ID at a later date.
We'll be outside for the whole day so please bring suitable clothing for the weather
Please bring food for the day with you (i.e. lunch)
All records collected will be added to iRecord in order to shar

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