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Sidmouth Science Festival – Biodiversity Day

Starts
10:30 am 12 October 2024
Ends
4:30 pm 12 October 2024

Saturday 12th October 2024 10:00AM – 4:00PM

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.

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

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

Field event – Lyndsay Mahon Introducing lichens. Booking essential; available from 6th September. 1:30PM. Venue: the Knapp Nature Reserve. More details >>.

Field event – Fascinating ferns. Booking essential; available from 6th September. 3:00PM. Venue: Muttersmoor. More details >>.

Published
12 August 2024
Last Updated
12 August 2024