Have you heard of the Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre? Find out more about their free lending library dedicated to biological recording, and their upcoming “Noticing Nature” events, a great opportunity to connect with our local nature.
Explore this spring with free equipment and reference guides
TVERC’s lending library collection includes survey equipment, field guides, books, and maps. Whether you’re a seasoned recorder or just starting out, their resources are here to help you explore and document local biodiversity, including:
- Guidebooks and keys on numerous British species groups
- Books
- Field equipment such as beating trays and nets
- Bat detectors
- Moth trap
Click through to explore the full listing and see how to reserve equimpent:
If you’re keen to borrow some equipment, at this time of year, the TVERC Biodiversity Officer suggests you might like to check out Fritillaries at Iffley Meadows (or join their noticing nature event here on 27th April), Bluebells and other spring flowers in woodland. Orange-tip Butterflies and other spring emerging insects (e.g. bumblebees, bee-flies). Spring migrant birds – Swallow, singing Blackcap, Chiffchaff and the building dawn chorus. Watch out for Swifts towards the end of April/beginning of May.
Join a “noticing nature” event to learn together
After a successful first year, TVERC are planning another series of Noticing Nature events through the summer. Click through to find out when they’re near you!
