SERTs

We're getting reports that Snowdrops are beginning to appear already. Have you seen any? Snowdrop facts: plantlife.org.uk/uk/discover-wi… Photo taken by Andrew Gagg.

Great sharing of ideas for helping heathlands #EHW2019 by 135 conservation practitioners, academics and students from across Europe #DorsetsHeathlandHeart @bournemouthuni @NatureBftB @FootprintEcol @NaturalEngland

Find out how to join autumn surveys of deer, bats and fungi with @nationaltrust and much more at naturevolunteers.uk @bournemouthuni #NatureVolunteers #Volunteering

It's here! Head over to naturevolunteers.uk to find projects that get you involved with nature. The website is funded by a Higher Education Innovative Funding (HEIF) grant @ResEngland @bournemouthuni #knowledgeexchange #naturevolunteers

Learn new skills, increase employability, or simply enjoy a day of family fun in the countryside - there is something for everyone. Visit naturevolunteers.uk to find out more. Bournemouth University #NatureVolunteers #Volunteering naturevolunteers.uk

Purbeck team surveying grasslands today. Improving their ID skills. Helping to gain an idea of the conditions found in the South farms. @bournemouthuni @nationaltrust #conservation #nature

Purbeck team making the most of the surrounding area again this weekend. They stumbled across a steam train with a live band that only happens once a year! Showing that work placements provides wonderful surprises when you embrace every aspect of them @bournemouthuni #onceinalife

Team Purbeck learned a new surveying technique for invertebrates. During this they have gained new identification skills for target species. Every day the team expand their skill set. TOP work guys and big thank you to the National Trust! @bournemouthuni @nationaltrust #nature

Purbeck team have been learning their heathland ID. Godlingston provides a prime location to learn these key skill as it is very diverse. It provides one of the best local learning environments. @bournemouthuni @nationaltrust #conservation #plantid #learning

Purbeck team were honoured to join the National Trust on a guided walk to view puffins and have a cream tea. We saw three puffins! A wonderful and rare experience! We also was fortunate enough to find some orchids@bournemouthuni @nationaltrust #nature #conservation #onceinalife

The Purbeck team have made the most of their weekend. Showing that when you have a positive attitude you can really make the most of the surrounding area. @bournemouthuni #swanage #nature #sun

Hi all! BU SERT is out and about again. We have the Purbeck SERT team 14 wonderful individuals who have began their training on grass and forbe ID. Excited to get started on lowland meadow habitat surveying on Monday! @bournemouthuni #conservation #plant ID @nationaltrust

Snakes and Heathers team on the go to get more vegetation surveys complete! The supper team are working hard to gain valuable data to understand the conditions at Talbot Heath. @bournemouthuni @ARC_Bytes @SERTsBU #reptile #conservation #validexperience

Today snakes and heaths conducted more surveys at Talbot Heath. During this, there were some really nice finds from the team! @bournemouthuni @SERTsBU @ARC_Bytes #Reptile #Conservation #Lifeexperince

Snakes in the Heather BU Student Environment Research Team (SERT) @SERTsBU, @bournemouthuni collaborating with Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust @ARC_Bytes #Reptile #Conservation to understand what makes Talbot Heath so great for snakes !

Some nice finds from today at Talbot Heath. Ranging from lunch with a view to discovering Wood ants! Just some of the many perks or being part of a SERT.

Hi all! Snakes and Heathers team enjoyed better weather conditions today. As such we got to witness a lot more animal activity! Thanks to everyone's hard work the remaining two compartments have been completed! Well done team!

Hi all! Yesterday the Snakes and Heathers team worked on their action plan and battled through rain and wind to collect data. The team gained great experience working in the field. Two compartments were completed yesterday!

Hi everyone! Introducing the snakes and heathers SERT 2018 team! Yesterday we began our training with Ben and Anita, then we ventured out into Talbot Heath. We spotted an adder and a slow worm on our travels! The team worked hard and gained some excellent experience!

See cocreate4science.org/serts/?entry=1… for more on our day with @sola987 @NatureBftB creating habitat for rare wasps on Godlingston Heath @NationalTrust #dorsetsheathlandheart. Looking forward to future collaboration for wildlife! @SERTsBU @SUBUBournemouth @bournemouthuni.