Amy Carrick, the River Tees Officer for the local Wildlife Trust, is asking members for help at their Preston Farm reserve :
The Wildlife Trust will be running a Bio Blitz at Preston Farm on the 13th June, the objective is to not only get detailed data from this relatively new reserve but also to get the general public involved as a lot of people pass through the reserve without having a detailed look around.
I?d be really grateful if everyone could pass the leaflet around to volunteers/contacts/members, I?ll be extremely grateful for any volunteers to do crafts, pond dipping, bug hunting, wild flower survey activities etc, so give me a shout if your free! We?ll be putting the big tent up, so if anyone wants to promote their projects/organisation or if it will help with recruitment then feel free to promote!
Many thanks
Amy Carrick
River Tees Officer
acarrick@teeswildlife.org
Details of the event :
Become a wildlife explorer for a day and discover what?s living right on your doorstep by joining in at your local BioBlitz event. Our team of experienced naturalists and wildlife watchers need your help to find and identify as many different species of birds, bugs, plants and beasties as we can before the clock runs out. Just like a real scientific expedition, everything we find will be documented and passed on to local and national databases that monitor our local wildlife.
With interactive activities for kids, grown-ups, beginners and experts alike there is something for everyone at a BioBlitz.
What?s happening
Situated along the River Tees, Preston Farm is a haven for wildlife; from creepy-crawlies to large mammals, so much more needs to be discovered!
Drop in and see us on the day or follow the booking link below to get an up to date programme and sign up for some amazing activities including?Arts & Crafts, Bug hunting, Mammal trapping, Pond dipping, Pollinator patch survey, Spider spotting, Stalls (information/membership), Tracks & Signs, Wildflower watch.
Get in touch
Contact the organiser for more details ? acarrick@teeswildlife.org
Organiser's Website ? www.teeswildlife.org
Enormous thanks to everyone involved in running this special event including?
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, River Tees Rediscovered
Date & times
13th June 2015, Preston Farm TS18 3UG
Start ? 8AM on 13th June
Finish ? 6PM on 13th June
Getting there
Parking and access via Preston Lane, parking near converted barns. Lay by parking and access off Queen Elizabeth Way. The site is also 10 minutes walk away from Preston Hall Museum. Most areas are accessible to pushchairs and wheelchair users.