SCAMP - Landscape Connections Family Friendly Nature Exploration Day

SCAMP Landscape Connections is hosting a Species Identification, Nature Journaling and Eel Survey Workshop. Join us on an adventure to explore all aspects of nature on the burn, on the glasslands and in the trees and shrubs on the Stanctuary community rewilding site.

The workshop, designed for children and adults alike, blends science, wildlife survey techniques and art. Each session (morning and afternoon) will give you the opportunity to take part in all three activities. These include:

• Our nature explorer, Antione, will show you a variety of ways to identify plants, insects and other organisms, as well as their tracks and signs using books and charts like in the "olden days", as well as using the latest citizen science apps such as iNaturalist or Merlin Bird.

• SCAMP eco artist, Jan, will share the skills that our great Victorian naturalists used to ID Species before the camera. Including the power of the naked eye to observe and record species and plants and the magic of observational sketching for identifying and connecting with the biodiversity on the Sanctuary site.

• And join Kacie for an exciting demonstration on how we can use electricity to survey fish while getting a close-up look at the eels living in our local rivers. You will hear more about the European eel and its incredible life cycle. Did you know they travel over 4,000 miles to and from our rivers, using the Earth’s magnetic field and ocean currents to help guide them across the planet.

These sessions will not only equip you with the tools to explore nature around you and document your findings, but the results of the ecological survey will help document the species present on the site as the Stanctuary project evolves and rewilds naturally.

All equipment will be provided. Please come dressed for the weather with either weatherproof clothing or suncream in case it’s a hot day. Remember to bring a water bottle and a snack or packed lunch.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, the National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects connecting people and communities with the UK's heritage. SCAMP - Landscape Connections is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to organise this free event.

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