The Freshwater Detective
UCD COURSE – Autumn 2014
Ken’s ever popular Life Long Learning course will take place this autumn in UCD.
Book early if you are not to be disappointed!!
http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/Programme%202014-2015%20PDF.pdf
Page 42 of the UCD Brochure
Code: AUTUMN AE-HN102
Ken Whelan
The island of Ireland possesses an aquatic heritage which is unique in Europe. Packed into a land area of just 84,000 km2 is a vast array of loughs, rivers and streams. Some of the bolder strewn, brassy river channels flash by for all to see; some are hidden from view. Our lakes are shallow, and amongst the most highly productive still-waters in the world. Easily damaged by over-enrichment, they demand careful and thoughtful stewardship. During our course we will examine this unique resource: its sources and origin, its contribution to biological diversity and its importance for the landscape and for humans. This course will teach the basics of becoming a Freshwater Detective and how, using the presence or absence of specific insects or fish, to read a river corridor or lake shore. This in turn will ensure that students can become guardians of this unique Irish resource. The course will comprise six talks and four field visits.
UCD, BELFIELD, Dublin 4
6 Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm
Sept 29, Oct, 13, 20, Nov 3, 10, 17
4 Saturdays 11.00am-1.00pm
Oct 11, 18, Nov 8, 15,
Contact Details :
UCD Adult Education Centre, Library Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 716-7123
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 5.00pm
