Join arachnologist, Dr Geoff Oxford, for a hands-on wild workshop on spiders!

In this hands-on wild workshop on spiders, you’ll find out more about how to sample spiders and test out your knowledge in a field session, as well as examining live and preserved spiders under the microscope and improving your spider identification skills.

Led by arachnologist, Dr Geoff Oxford.

No experience needed and all materials and equipment are provided.

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Accessibility and terrain

This event is wheelchair accessible. There are height adjustable benches available to anyone who may need them in the lab.

Please let us know at checkout if you have any access requirements that you would like to make us aware of and/or require any additional support to fully participate in this event. We aim to accomodate wherever possible.

What to bring/wear

You will be spending around 1 hour out on campus so please bring sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather.

All materials and equipment needed to participate in this event are provided however if you do have any spider identification books and would like to bring them along, please do!

Toilets and catering

There are toilets on campus, including accessible toilets.

Please bring your own food and drink with you. There is a kettle, microwave and fridge available for you to use and a lounge area to break in. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Joining us on the day

Meet at the entrance to the Biology Department. Please find more info on the Campus map (https://www.york.ac.uk/map/#locid331).

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Parking

There are 3 car parks available close to the Biology Department. These car parks are free to use on weekends. Accessible parking bays are available to Blue Badge Holders. You can find more info on the Campus Map (https://www.york.ac.uk/map/#locid331).

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Let us know what you think

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Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email supporter.services@ywt.org.uk.

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Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/) and discover how you can support our work (https://www.ywt.org.uk/membership).

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