Canterbury Riverfest 2025:
Come and discover the River Stour with the Our Stour project!
Take part in some river dipping and discover what lives in the River Stour, as well as learning about the simple steps we can all take to protect our watercourses.
Booking:
No booking needed, turn up on the day (28th September at the Riverside Plaza as part of Riverfest Fair ) ! This is a free event.
Meeting Point:
Our Safari Stall will be within the Riverfest Gazebos, approach the tent to sign up to one of our Safari Sessions which will be running throughout the day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your Safari departure to ensure you do not miss the walking bus!
There will be a short-guided walk from the Plaza area at Riverside (Outside Curzon) down to the dipping areas on the Stour river.
Please wear suitable footwear for uneven terrain.
Each session will last for approximately 45 minutes and will cover:
An introduction to the River Stour and its importance as a chalk river.
An introduction to some of the river invertebrates which may be found
Demonstration on how to safely river dip
Plenty of time for river dipping
Identifying creatures found using ID guides.
Tips on how everyone can look after the River Stour and other watercourses.
Fun for all ages but best suited for primary school children.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
No participants will be entering the river during this event- river dipping will take place from the banks.
Event information:
https://www.canterbury.co.uk/events/river-dipping-stour-safari-with-kscp-148783/
Riverfest events 21 - 28th September in Canterbury
https://www.canterbury.co.uk/attractions/great-stour-riverfest-2025-144905/
Also check out other Meetups in Canterbury.
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