The next microfossil workshop in this series is on Recent Foraminifera. The principles for collecting good Recent shell sands and how to separate the Foraminifera from mineral grains will be covered, as well as how to sort residues under the microscope and mount selected specimens on slides. A booklet will be supplied covering aspects of the study of Recent Foraminifera, including a key to the most commonly encountered species. During the morning the booklet and two slides (with 64 named species) will be used in the introduction. In the afternoon there will be a chance to study the literature, process samples and make your own slides. The main aim of the workshop is to enthuse participants and to enable them to continue their studies afterwards. Meet at the leader's house, 55 Dancer Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4LB (map reference TQ 191759, location map available on request).
Equipment: If you have a suitable binocular microscope (about x20 to x40) please bring it along together with its light source. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Cost & booking: £8, to cover materials and administration. It is essential to register directly with Adrian (0208 878 6645) for the workshop as numbers must be limited to 12 per day. A back up on Sunday 14th February can be arranged if needed and later dates if more than 24 express an interest.