Moths & Butterflies Course: Alston Hall

Start: Wed 1st July 2009, 4 pm , Afternoon tea (provided)
Finish : Fri 3rd July 2009, 1 pm, Lunch (provided)

David Brown is well known for his top quality moth events run at many different locations over the UK
The course will be £180 basic (en suite rooms extra)
This includes full board in very comfortable rooms, ample afternoon teas (including cakes), excellent lunches, delicious evening meals and full cooked English breakfasts, mid-morning tea/coffee and biscuits, travel during course and tutoring
If local Lancastrian enthusiasts wish to attend as day participants, they must contact Alston Hall direct for costs (prices will vary according to whether individuals want to stay for evening meal)
This fascinating course on Lepidoptera will be introduced with colour slides to illustrate the diversity of species to be found both at Alston Hall and at a special mossland habitat in South Cumbria
Meathop Moss has a galaxy of interesting species such as Large Heath butterfly, Wood Tiger and Purple-bordered Gold moths
Moth traps will be operated in the grounds of Alston Hall to attract a diverse range of species
There will be help with identification and classification
The course is suitable for all levels of experience
For further details contact Alston Hall, Tel: 01772 784661

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