Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival
Kennaway House
Community Events
5th Jun 2023 - 11th Jun 2023
UNTIL Sunday 11th June
The 2023 Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival's programme of events aims to provide something for everyone. There are talks and events for children, adults and families across various Sid Valley venues.
EVENTS AT KENNAWAY HOUSE:
* TUESDAY 6TH JUNE:
TALK: Understanding your river- Tues 6th June, 10am- 10.45pm. Cellar Bar. Ed Eley, Wild Trout Trust Conservation Officer. Exploring the main drivers needed to sustain a healthy population of wild brown trout, river restoration and positive change. FREE ENTRY.
TALK: Nature Journalling- Tues 6th June, 11am- 12pm. Cellar Bar. Alex Boon is a lifelong artist, writer, and nature lover with a background in environmental science. FREE ENTRY.
TALK: Café scientifique, impact of light pollution on nocturnal species - Tues 6th June, 3pm- 4.30pm. Cellar Bar. Dr Sam Morrell. This is a Cafe Scientifique event and there is an entry fee of £2.50 which includes tea/coffee.
* WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE:
TALK: Book Talk: Where the Wildflowers Grow- Weds 7th June, 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Cellar Bar. Leif Bersweden is a writer, botanist and science communicator, and will be discussing his book. FREE ENTRY.
* FRIDAY 9TH JUNE:
TALK: Photographing wildlife on your doorstep - Fri 9th June, 10am- 11am. Cellar Bar. Barry Curwen will demonstrate that Wildlife photography is very accessible and that there are wonderful subjects to capture on your doorstep. Barry will provide some tips on equipment, settings and approach and demonstrate public spaces in the Sid Valley which provide an excellent opportunity to see and photograph stunning wildlife. FREE ENTRY.
TALK: Carolyn Cadman South West Water - Fri 9th June, 11.30am- 12.30pm. Cellar Bar. Speaker Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources, South West Water. Her role focuses on the delivery of the company's environmental plans to protect and enhance the environment. FREE ENTRY.
* SATURDAY 10TH JUNE: ALL DAY EVENTS
Exeter Science Centre- Biodiversity Activities for children- Sat 10th June, 10am- 5pm. FREE ENTRY.
Exeter Science Centre- Virtual Reality Demonstrations- Sat 10th June, 10am- 5pm. FREE ENTRY.
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