Kent Field Club Talks 2021: An Introduction to the Plant Galls of Britain

Keith Palmer has been a member of the Kent Field Club since the 1980s and has led many field meetings, especially in search of lichens during the 80s and 90s. At that time he also ran annual lichen courses in the Lake District for the Field Studies Council. He has changed main interests frequently over the years and after a spell looking at leaf mines generated by Diptera and Lepidoptera he has more recently developed an interest in plant galls which you are to hear about in this talk. The session begins at 7.30 pm.

Event Properties

Event Date 23-03-2021
Cut off date 23-03-2021
Price Free
Location Online

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Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference). 

Anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary.

All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

What to bring

Field Meetings information

Beginners to a particular field of study are very welcome at all meetings. Also anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary. Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference)

Please bring a packed lunch to all full day meetings. All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

Stay safe on field meetings:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather. Stay warm and dry in Winter, cool in Summer.
  • Wear strong, waterproof boots with good ankle support and well-treaded soles.
  • Carry, and use, a high SPF sun cream in bright weather.
  • Ensure your tetanus inoculations are up-to-date.
  • In Summer, carry plentiful supplies of water and drink frequently.

Members are reminded that all who attend meetings of the Club do so at their own risk.

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