About the event

Our next FREE conservation meetup will be taking place on:

• Date: Saturday 4th May
• Timings: 10:30am- 3:00pm (with an optional guided walk of the reserve if time permits)
• Meeting point: The Engine House, Walthamstow Wetlands
• Who can come? The workshop is open to young people aged 16-30
• What to expect?

You’ll learn about setting up the Malaise trap, supporting sample collection, processing and identification, as well as helping us with activities to engage visitors with the project and insect conservation.

This citizen science project is perfect for anyone who wants to be part of understanding and safeguarding our local insect populations, and especially for anyone looking to learn more about careers in biodiversity science, conservation, or develop skills in science engagement and education.

We will provide training and support around sample processing and identification- no experience necessary!

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The sessions will be held monthly, and you’re welcome to come to just one session, or more regularly. The more often you come, the more you’ll be able to build your knowledge and hear more about what insects you’ve helped us discover.

Why get involved with The Buzz Map?

Walthamstow Wetlands is Europe’s largest urban wetland. The 211 hectare site comprises 10 operational reservoirs which provide drinking water to London, and a commercial fishery; it is a nationally important site for breeding and overwintering water birds and other wildlife, and forms part of an internationally important site for waterfowl. Owned and operated by Thames Water, the Wetlands’ nature reserve management, biodiversity monitoring and visitor engagement is undertaken by London Wildlife Trust under contract to Waltham Forest Council.

Wellcome Connecting Science's mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society.

The BIOSCAN project is part of a collaboration with the Wellcome Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life programme which investigates the diversity of complex organisms through sequencing and cellular technologies. They generate and use high-quality genome sequences to explore the evolution of life, provide the raw materials for new biotechnology and deliver tools and understanding for biodiversity conservation.