In association with
BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH
CELL, CARMEL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, NUVEM
HEXAPODA:
A HANDS-ON ENTOMOLOGY WORKSHOP
Date: December
28-30, 2012 Venue: Nature’s Nest, Tambdi-Surla
We are pleased to announce the first of its kind workshop to introduce students and amateurs from Goa to the science of Entomology. The workshop is planned with an aim to:
1. Introduce
the enthusiast to the amazing world of insects
2. Kindle
the interest towards proper documentation and data collection
3. Create
foot-soldiers to document the biodiversity of the State
4. Introduce
the initiated to the practical’s of entomology
5. Introduce
taxonomy of specific groups
The workshop will include theory
on basics of entomology and conservation importance of insects, classification
upto Orders, data collection on field, collection, preservation, mounting and
display of specimen, tools (equipment) of the trade, introduction to taxonomy
of specific groups through the use of stereo-microscope, session on
photo-documentation, future prospects in entomology from the amateur and
professional perspective, networking and use of social media.
The participants will be guided
by Dr. Amol Patwardhan, an entomologist based in Thane with special interest in
butterflies & beetles and Mr. Parag Rangnekar, a naturalist based in Goa
with special interest in butterflies & dragonflies.
Desiring candidates will have to
fill an “Application Form” and submit to Mr. Parag Rangnekar (rangnekarparag@gmail.com) on or
before November 05, 2012. The selected candidates will be announced on December
01, 2012 and informed via email. Selected candidates will be charged a nominal
entry fee of Rs. 200/- only. The workshop is supported by the Indian
Environment Association-Goa Chapter. Participants from outside Goa will be
charged a minimum fee of Rs.1,000/- only. The workshop will have not more than
22 participants.
The participants will be issued certificates
at the end of workshop in association with the Biodiversity Research Cell,
Carmel College for Women, Nuvem.
