🦌 Forest Explorations

About this event

A lovely Biodiversity walk in the Fells exploring how seasons pass and shape our plants and wildlife in our beautiful urban forest.

[About this event] Join Claire O'Neill & Laura Roberts for a lovely Biodiversity walk in the Fells, exploring how seasons pass and shape our plants and wildlife in our beautiful urban forest. We'll enjoy, observe, and record flora and fauna in various locations of the woods, starting from Sheepfold's upper parking lot.

This is part of Earthwise Aware 's biodiversity and phenology studies that collect data about the impact of climate change on the synchronicity of fauna and flora phenophases (i.e., observable stages or phases in the annual life cycle of a plant or animal that can be defined by a start and endpoint). This is a great way to learn how to be alert and in tune with our environment and discover our urban woodland's biodiversity and cycles.

🚫 A reminder that no collection of fungi, plants, or any other organisms is allowed in the park. As a rule, collecting or poaching in any government-managed park is prohibited. If you witness or suspect such activities, please report them through the EwA WildGuard app to help protect our shared natural heritage.

⚠ IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!!! Our free offerings are frequently waitlisted, so if you cannot attend, please let us know a few days before the event so we can give your spot to another person who wants to participate . Thanks for your understanding and courtesy! 🎟️ Register here today!

ⓘ Why limit the number of attendees? EwA caps the attendance size of its events so that they remain low-impact and ethical for the wildlife and habitats we document.

◇ What to Wear & Bring: Consider bringing a hiking pole. Long pants, sturdy hiking shoes, hat. Bring water. Also, know that there is no bathroom in the forest...

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