Guided walk on the wildlife of Cavenham Heath An afternoon guided walk geared for families and young people, exploring the landscape of the National Nature Reserve, Cavenham Heath. This guided walk will include exciting interactive activities, including a Scavenger Hunt, and an opportunity to discover a range of animal bones and fossils. This walk will […]
Guided walk on the wildlife of Cavenham Heath
An afternoon guided walk geared for families and young people, exploring the landscape of the National Nature Reserve, Cavenham Heath.
This guided walk will include exciting interactive activities, including a Scavenger Hunt, and an opportunity to discover a range of animal bones and fossils.
This walk will be delivered by the team at Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve, as part of the Festival of National Nature Reserves.
This will be a gentle guided walk, suitable for children and young people.
Guided walk on the wildlife of Cavenham Heath
Friday 12th August
1pm-4pm
Admission: Free
Booking required. Book your FREE ticket HERE
Cavenham Heath is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is of national importance for its rare and endangered invertebrate species, as well as nationally rare species of flora. The site features typical Brecks heathland, with dry, acidic sandy soil supporting acid grass heath. In the flood-plain of the River Lark, the site also features riverside meadows, wet woodland scrub, and small areas of fen. Find out more about what makes the Brecks so unique HERE
Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve, Cavenham Heath NNR, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP28
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