Antibiotics Unearthed Citizen Science Project: Kielder Forest
16 Aug - 17 Aug - Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre, Northumberland
As part of Antibiotics Unearthed we are running a Citizen Science Project. The aim is to engage the public, through a practical-based soil activity, with the global issue of antimicrobial resistance and address some of the challenges associated with the discovery of novel antibiotics. A series of ‘pop-up’ events will take place at locations across the UK in 2016.
Overview
At Kielder Forest, we will be setting up at the Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre. On arrival at the stand, the public will be able to take part in some activities about the search for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Then, people interested in contributing will be given a sample pot to take on their walk around the forest, to collect a sample and then follow their results.
Keep track of what is happening by following us on Twitter at @MicrobioSoc or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/antibioticsunearthed
Image: juhide/iStock.
How to find us
The location of this event is Kielder Castle Visitor Centre, Kielder, Northumberland NE48 1ER.
Parking
There is plenty of parking onsite and a small charge for all-day parking.