The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Vale Wildlife Hospital are pleased to announce our ‘What’s under the microscope?’- Basic Microscopy Course taking place at The Vale Wildlife Hospital near Tewkesbury (GL20 7AN)
The course content will include:
- Course objectives
- Microscope anatomy
- Familiarisation exercises
- Introducing parasites
- Rationale – why do we analyse hedgehog stools?
- Faecal collection and microscope techniques
- Preparing slides
- Practical Afternoon
The course runs from 9am (8.30am registration) until around 4.30-5pm and must be booked and paid for through the BHPS by phone.
The course costs £70 per person, but if you have been on the BHPS rehabilitator directory for at least one year, we will subsidise the cost by 50%. This means we will pay £35 towards your space and it will cost you just £35!
You will need to bring your own lunch, but hot drinks will be available.
We currently have 16 spaces available for course date Saturday, August 23rd. Please call us on 01584 890 801 to book your space.
Tickets are not transferable or refundable.
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