Microscopes @ Bennel Woodland Laboratory: So much more than Science!

Join us as we push the envelope of microscope usage - from art to science and from serious to fun!

How can we make best use of a microscope and how can this give new ways of looking at a Woodland Laboratory?

We are excited to be hosting Keira from Ascus Lab in Edinburgh for this interactive, hands on workshop. The two main aims are: a) making best use of the microscopes recently purchased for Bennel Wood and b)giving new ways of looking at woodlands and that line between science and artistic interpretation!

This workshop will focus on sample collection, preparation and slide making with a brief overview of using a microscope. We'll be trying idfferent staining and sample preparation, and exploring the different microscope techniques.

Rough agenda for the day:

10:30am - Gather at Bennel Wood, setting out ambitions for the day

10:50am - Woodland Walk and Sample Collection

11.10am - Sample preparation, slide making + observation

12.30pm - LUNCH (provided)

1pm - Detailed slide collection and creation for Bennel usage

2pm - Wrap up event

2.30pm - Group disperses

All equipment provided, but please feel free to bring anything you might have which relates to the subject!

Places are limited, so please book for free ticket. Event includes periods outside so please dress for Galloway weather. Lunch will be provided - please advise any food intolerances/allergies to [email protected].

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