COURSE LIST

RAISE EVENTS

Fungal Forays 2011

Planet Fungus 1: Coastal Fungi and their benefits to humans and wildlife:
Saturday 15th October at Berry Head. Book via Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.

Planet Fungus 2: Woodland fungi and their benefits to humans and wildlife:
Foray takes place at Paignton Zoo Saturday 29th October. Book through Paignton Zoo.

Planet Fungus 3: Woodland fungi and sustainable living:
Foray takes place at Steward Woodland Community on Sunday 6th November.
Book through Steward Woods.

GCSE/A LEVEL REVISION DAYS

Focus on GCSE Biology - a day revision course enabling students to embed learning. Presentations given & handouts provided. The day will be fun and accessible. Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch. Led by teacher Dr Christan Taylor.

Day 1: Revision: The Micro: molecules to cells (inc. genetics)
(Day 2 The Macro)

Focus on 'A' Level Biology - a day revision course enabling students to embed learning. Presentations given & handouts provided. The day will be fun and accessible. Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch. Led by teacher Dr Christian Taylor.

Day 1: Revision: The Micro: molecules to cells (inc. genetics)
Day 2 The Macro)

Focus on GCSE Biology - our 2nd stand-alone day revision course enabling students to embed learning. Presentations given & handouts provided. The day will be fun and accessible. Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch. Led by teacher/lecturer Dr Christian Taylor

Day 2: Revision: The Macro: tissues, anatomy, reproduction, ecology & the environment

CREATIVE ARTS

Creative Writing & Performance in Nature with Christian Taylor

Taking the beautiful fields within walking distance of Exeter city centre as inspiration, indulge your creative side or invite in new inspirations with this day workshop. Bring a packed lunch.

FAMILY FARM FUN DAYS

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Family Farm Day & Bonfire: An easy family day, perfect for kids, checking over the farm's goats, collecting the eggs, & wildlife walk - or just relax on the farm with a picnic! We will also make a bonfire.

Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch.

FUN COB

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Summer Cob Fun for all the family

Come and join in making and slapping on cob. We are making an oven. Bring a picnic, enjoy the land and have good mucky fun! Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch.

WILDLIFE MAPPING THROUGHT THE SEASONS

SCIENCE WEEK EVENT:

Wildlife Mapping, Focus on Spring Fungi with Dr Christian Taylor

Map your garden, patio, park or farm! How you and your patch can benefit from scientific techniques to map & log the biodiversity seen and unseen. Focus is on spring season fungi, early flowers & migrants. Includes multimedia presentation & handouts to take home. Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch.

Wildlife Mapping, Focus on Summer Species with Dr Christian Taylor

Map your garden, patio, park or farm! How you and your patch can benefit from scientific techniques to map & log the bioversity seen and unseen. Focus is on summer biodiversity, mammals and reptiles, grasses, trees, flowers & migrants. Includes multimedia presentation & handouts to take home. Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch.

FUNGAL FORAYS, SPRING and AUTUMN

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Spring Fungal Foray - can we find the elusive St George's Fungus? Maybe, but we'll certainly come across a Spring crop of fungi! Tea & coffee provided, bring a packed lunch. With Dr Christtan Taylor.

Fungal Foray and Fry Up: the ever pupular mushroom quest! Seek out and cook up the fungi you find - Dr Taylor, RAISE's mycologist in residence, can guide you in identifying and frying (or not) what you've got!