Entomological skills workshop: collecting specimens

Saturday 19th September, 2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cultra Manor, Holywood, BT18 0EU

Join Buglife Northern Ireland Conservation Officer, Hannah, and National Museums Northern Ireland Entomology Curators for a workshop on collecting, preparing, and identifying insect specimens for conservation research.

This event is free but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book, visit: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GTSG 

ℹ️ Good to know: to make the most of the session please bring a jam jar with a lid that seals, when you attend.

Buglife Northern Ireland’s priorities include identifying invertebrate-rich brownfield sites and advising others to better manage coastal and wetland habitats for invertebrates. We are also leading surveys and conservation work for some of our most threatened species – such as the Northern Colletes and Narrow-mouthed Whorl Snail on the North Coast with the National Trust, and the Zircon Reed Beetle (Donacia aquatica) in Upper Lough Erne.

Date: Saturday 19th September, 2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: Free

Organiser: Buglife

Booking: Please visit our TryBooking page to sign up.

Location: Cultra Manor, Holywood, BT18 0EU