WORKSHOP CONTENT & LEARNING OUTCOMES

Central & N London Region peer led evening Flower Walk and Night Nav. We will start out exploring the early Spring flora of the chalk downland (Hartslock NR) and Thames river meadows (Little Meadow NR) in the Chilterns AONB near Goring.  We hope to find some rare and uncommon plants, including Pasque Flower, Monkey/Lady Orchid hybrid, Milkwort, Cowslips, Snake's Head Fritillaries, and more. 

After sundown - about 8 pm - we will have an opportunity for some night nav and to consider hazards while walking at night.

Meet/park at the end of Manor Road, Goring. GR: SU 600 801.  Nearest postcode RG8 9EP

Meet point is 5 mins walk from Goring & Streatley station Goring (GWR).

EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED

Usual outdoor kit to keep you warm and dry in the lowland environment (the Pasque Flowers like to grow on exposed hillsides).

Binoculars may be useful.

OS Map Explorer 171 Chiltern Hills West (will bring a few spares) and compass.

CATERING/FOOD

Bring your own if required.

WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS

Peer lead.  Facilitators have good flora knowledge and are experienced walk leaders with relevant awards.

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE

Please communicate at the earliest so that your place be offered to others.  These sessions are organised by volunteers who put a lot of effort into organising them. We may also get concerned for your safety on route if you do not arrive.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for the workshop provider to complete the event in the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

Start

19/04/2023 18:00

End

19/04/2023 21:30

Total Days

0.5

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

5

Venue

Goring - Manor Road

Town

Goring

County

Oxfordshire

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.51668

Longitude

-1.13566

Grid Reference

SU 600 801

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07710453087

Email