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Orchid Walk at Ranscombe Farm

Join our Ranscombe Farm Reserve Manager Ben Sweeney, on a guided walk of this Important Plant Area. Head out across our flagship reserve to spot some of the rare orchids and other wildflowers that make it so special.

Close up of a Fly Orchid

We’re inviting you on a guided walk of Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, to discover the species that make it such an important and special site!

Learn about the wonderful wildflowers that grow at our flagship nature reserve and how we manage the land to help them thrive.

Accessibility: This walk will be around 3km (2 miles) and is suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. We will be traversing uneven ground and there are two fairly steep hills. There are no stiles on this walk and there will be frequent stops.

Details: The walk will take place from 1.30pm until 4.30pm on Thursday 29 May. Ranscombe Farm is our largest nature reserve in England, occupying a total area of 560 acres on the slopes of the North Downs in Kent. We will begin the walk further into the reserve with everyone meeting at the entrance and then vehicle sharing to reach our start point.

Bryophyte Identification Training Workshop – Cumbria

This is an in-person training event for over 18s only, the course will involve walking on steep and uneven ground.

This is an person training course for over 18s only, the course will involve walking on steep and uneven ground.

Over the course of one day, our aim is to give you the tools and confidence to be able to identify a range of bryophyte species commonly found in temperate rainforest habitat. The course will include both theory and practical elements to fully support your learning.

What topics will be covered?

What is a bryophyte? The basics of bryophytes: mosses vs liverworts, growth forms, reproductive processes. Key identification features of mosses and liverworts. How to use a key to identify species in the field. The relationship between bryophytes and temperate rainforest.

What to bring?

  • Appropriate outdoor clothing including sturdy waterproof footwear (e.g. walking boots or wellies, and full waterproofs)
  • Pen and paper
  • Packed lunch
  • Camera/smartphone (if possible)
  • Hand lens (if possible but not necessary)

The Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Exhibition: Sand Dunes at the Ucheldre

Join us at The Ucheldre to discover sand dunes through a new exhibition.

A sign on the dunes at night

In 2023 the Dynamic Dunescapes Project, the Ucheldre and Wild Elements CIC joined forces. The goal? To help Anglesey visitors and residents discover the sand dunes of Rhosneigr, through art. Working together, a programme of activity days has taken place throughout the year, and two films have been produced.

Visit the exhibition to see the works created as well as other arts projects that have taken place as part of the Dynamic Dunescapes project in North Wales.

Opening times:

Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Sunday 14:00 – 17:00

Additional event information

All are welcome and you can drop into the exhibit anytime during opening hours, but why not pair your visit with one (or more!) of the following:

  • 16/09 Dune-inspired Children’s art club sessions (book via Ucheldre website ‘classes’ page – £2 fee)
  • 30/09 Drop in and join Wild Elements between 11:00 – 14:00 for activities and crafts to reveal the magic of the dunes (free)
  • Check the Ucheldre centre social media and website for other activities taking place during the time the exhibit is open

For more information about the exhibit please visit https://ucheldre.org/ or contact the Ucheldre

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