Secrets of the Sands: A Coastal Invertebrate Training Day
Wed 15 Jul
|Scarlet Avenue Car Park
Join entomologist Liam Olds for a hands-on training day exploring the fascinating world of sand dune invertebrates at Aberavon Beach.


Time & Location
15 Jul 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
Scarlet Avenue Car Park, Scarlet Ave, Port Talbot SA12 7PH, UK
About the event
Join entomologist Liam Olds for a hands-on training day exploring the fascinating world of sand dune invertebrates at Aberavon Beach.
This session will introduce participants to the incredible diversity of insects and other invertebrates that inhabit sand dune ecosystems, from specialist bees and beetles to flies and bugs.
Learn how these species have adapted to survive in this ever-changing environment, develop skills in field identification, and gain an understanding of their ecological roles and conservation importance.
Ideal for anyone involved in conservation, or simply keen to deepen their knowledge of coastal biodiversity.
Booking required.
This event is funded by the Welsh Government Local Places for Nature Fund.
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