May Fly Hatch Event 22nd May

On International Biodiversity Day we will be holding a Mayfly Hatch Information Day at Figheldean on the River Avon.

Demonstrators will show mayfly from nymph to adult stages, with mayfly hatching in their hoards! There will then be a guided walk along the river, and activities set up for younger children to enjoy.

This event is on Saturday 22nd May, with the younger years event starting at 12pm, and the guided walk and demonstrations starting at 2pm, all finishing at 4pm.

For more information pleases contact Ruth Clarricoates ruth.clarricoates@naturalengland.org.uk

More events for the International Year of Biodiversity will be posted on the website shortly, so keep coming back to see what else you can do!

International Year of Biodiversity

This year has been declared International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) by the United Nations; this is in recognition that our planets wildlife is suffering serious losses on a scale never experienced in humanity’s time on this planet. In 2002 world leaders committed to reduce the global loss of species by 2010. The EU made a commitment to halt species loss completely by 2010. Sadly not all these targets are being met, so this year is the time to prove that we can stop this loss. Find out more about the International Year of Biodiversity and how you can get involved.