Training Events and Workshops

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The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to announce a comprehensive biodiversity training framework, which includes both hands-on workshops and online learning opportunities. Workshops and field days, led by NBDC staff or partner organisations, provide practical learning experiences to enhance your biodiversity skills. To complement the in-person workshops, the NBDC offers online courses through Ireland’s Biodiversity Learning Platform, allowing you to deepen your understanding of biodiversity topics at your own pace.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Additional training events will be made available throughout the year.

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Workshop: Insect Microscope Identification

Event Details 

Workshop Leader: Owen Beckett 

Venue: National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford, X91 PE03

Date: Saturday, 8th November, 2025

Audience: Intermediate to Advanced 

Fee: €20 Standard.

This advanced Insect Microscope Workshop is designed for those who have previously completed a NBDC workshop or have some experience identifying insects. This hands-on session offers a unique opportunity to bring in your own insect specimens and examine them under the microscope with the help of experienced entomologists. 

Learn how to properly prepare and observe specimens to identify more complex insect taxa. Whether you’re interested in fine-tuning your microscopy skills or expanding your knowledge of insect identification, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their entomological expertise.  

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Previous Training Events in 2025

Workshops:

Winter Tree and Shrub Identification

Solitary Bee: Mining Bees Identification

Introduction to Irish Vegetation Classification

Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Garden Moth ID and Recording

Social Wasps Identification

Summer Grass Identification

Asteraceae (yellow): Daisy Family

Introduction to Hoverfly Identification

 

Field Days:

Insect Identification with Owen Beckett

Plant Identification with Paul Green

 

Webinars (Click to watch):

Gardening for Biodiversity with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan

Introduction to Invasive Species in Ireland

Introduction to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal and Biodiversity Maps

Kindly note that workshops may be cancelled if a minimum number of registrations is not met or in the case of adverse weather conditions.

We appreciate your understanding.