This meeting, held over two days, will visit lochs, ponds and river sites in Deeside, to survey for aquatic plants and build identification skills. It is likely to be based at the Muir of Dinnet NNR near Aboyne, by kind permission of NatureScot. A brief introductory session will be held, followed by aquatic plant recording at a range of sites in the general area, most easy to access, with surveying mainly from the margins of waterbodies, with some wading (training/safety equipment provided). We also hope there will be opportunities, for those interested, for vegetation sampling in deeper water areas, which will be done in conjunction with trained members of local canoe clubs (with induction and appropriate safety equipment). Attendance on both days will build expertise, but is not essential (though the full introductory session will not be duplicated). Places are limited and booking is essential. Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation if attending both days.