The annual conference is a key date in the ALERC calendar. As well as providing an interesting and topical programme of speakers it gives all LERC staff the opportunity to meet up with colleagues from across the country to discuss all the latest developments within the LERC sector and beyond.
Conference 2024: Raising StandardsThursday 17th October
10:00am to 4:30pm Birmingham. The ALERC 2024 Conference will be a fantastic opportunity for LERC (Local Environmental Records Centre) colleagues to reconnect and collaborate, especially in light of the increased demand for biodiversity data following the Environment Act 2021. With the role of LERCs being spotlighted, it's a timely moment for the LERC community to come together, share insights, and discuss solutions that help us all to continue to elevate the standard of our services. The Signing Tree in Birmingham, is well-suited for a collaborative and engaging conference, with its ample space for networking and workshops.. Check out the signing tree venue. The conference format, which includes workshop-style sessions akin to the successful ALERC Lunch and Learn sessions, promises to be both informative and interactive. ALERC is keen to see as many of you as possible and has therefore set a subsidised ticket price of £50 per person for ALERC staff and volunteers. |
The LERC network map created by Andy Slater, EcoRecord.
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Programme
09:45 Breakfast and sign in
10:15 Welcome
10:20 Where are we now? A presentation from ALERC and updates from the UK nations
10:45 Workshop session 1.
11:45 Break
12:10 Workshop session 2.
13:05 Lunch
14:05 ALERC AGM
14:20 Workshop session 3
15:25 Break
15:45 What we need to do next? - Feedback from workshops and conversations
16:20 Close
Workshops
Good Practice Market Place
Spend your breaks in the Market Place. Send us an a poster or bring a display that showcases something you are proud of and tell us how its making a difference – it could be project, a bit of coding, a new service, new job role, a new bit of kit.
Tickets
ALERC members staff and volunteers £50
Non members £75
Book Here.
10:15 Welcome
10:20 Where are we now? A presentation from ALERC and updates from the UK nations
10:45 Workshop session 1.
11:45 Break
12:10 Workshop session 2.
13:05 Lunch
14:05 ALERC AGM
14:20 Workshop session 3
15:25 Break
15:45 What we need to do next? - Feedback from workshops and conversations
16:20 Close
Workshops
- Ancient Woodland Inventory Update – find out about different approaches taken by LERCs and what they wish they knew at the start?
- Regional Data Service Agreement – where is it working and why?
- Raising Standards: the IT systems and processes to deliver better services – what are we doing and what needs improving?
- Local Wildlife Sites – an update from the LWS project and how LERCs are involved in updating site information
- City Nature Challenge – challenge another LERC and make it work for you.
- Training and Knowledge Exchange – Sharing solutions and best practice for a great LERC network. Help shape the 2025 ALERC training and knowledge training and knowledge programme.
- Accreditation – a surgery session for your questions.
- Getting your message across – come and share ideas for making the most of social media.
Good Practice Market Place
Spend your breaks in the Market Place. Send us an a poster or bring a display that showcases something you are proud of and tell us how its making a difference – it could be project, a bit of coding, a new service, new job role, a new bit of kit.
Tickets
ALERC members staff and volunteers £50
Non members £75
Book Here.