Insect Walks on Horsell Common
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FREE ENTOMOLOGY WALK!
An opportunity to see some of the insects that make heathland such a special habitat.
The Horsell Common Sand Pit is a hot spot for solitary bees and wasps, including the Bee Wolf and the Green-eyed Flower Bee. The Sand Pit, famous as the landing site of the Martian invasion in H G Wellsโs War of the Worlds, is now home to 1000s of Bee Wolves! The shallow bowl makes it a very special habitat for these and other amazing creatures.
Leisurely, 45 minute walks led by entomologist and Horsell Common Preservation Society trustee, Andrew Halstead at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Starting from our gazebo at the sandpit, What3Words: crush.tens.slip
FIND US: Free parking available at the Six Crossroads car park, off Shores Road, Woking, GU21 4HQ. What3Words: unit.steps.chimp.
FREE. Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths. Drop-in session, no booking required. Dogs welcome at the gazebo but no dogs on the insect walks please.
#HeathWeek2025 #Horsell #Surrey
An opportunity to see some of the insects that make heathland such a special habitat.
The Horsell Common Sand Pit is a hot spot for solitary bees and wasps, including the Bee Wolf and the Green-eyed Flower Bee. The Sand Pit, famous as the landing site of the Martian invasion in H G Wellsโs War of the Worlds, is now home to 1000s of Bee Wolves! The shallow bowl makes it a very special habitat for these and other amazing creatures.
Leisurely, 45 minute walks led by entomologist and Horsell Common Preservation Society trustee, Andrew Halstead at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Starting from our gazebo at the sandpit, What3Words: crush.tens.slip
FIND US: Free parking available at the Six Crossroads car park, off Shores Road, Woking, GU21 4HQ. What3Words: unit.steps.chimp.
FREE. Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths. Drop-in session, no booking required. Dogs welcome at the gazebo but no dogs on the insect walks please.
#HeathWeek2025 #Horsell #Surrey
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