SUMMARY: Biodiversity Day

Saturday 12th October 2024 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location/Venue: Different venues. See individual events.

A day of free events for people of all ages to explore and enjoy learning about biodiversity both locally and further afield. There are two river-related talks and two field events, both of which must be booked in advance due to limited capacity.

10:00AM. Talk – Prof Hugh Sinclair. How floods determine river landscapes with examples from the Himalaya and Scottish Highlands. Venue: SVA HQ 12 Church Street, Sidmouth. More details >>.

11:30AM. Talk – Graham Roberts. The River Sid: protecting and enhancing a lowland river catchment. Venue: SVA HQ 12 Church Street, Sidmouth. More details >>.

1:30PM. Field event – Lyndsay Mahon. Introducing lichens. FULLY BOOKED! More details >>.

3:00PM. Field event – Fred Rumsey. Fascinating ferns. FULLY BOOKED! More details >>.