Fabulous fen flowers

Fabulous fen flowers

Don some wellies and have a look at Piper Marsh Scrub at Potteric Carr to find some interesting plants found only in fens.

By Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:00 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve & Binocular Shop

Mallard Way Doncaster DN4 8DB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Join botanist and reserves manager Jim who will guide you to some of the less frequented areas of Potteric Carr to explore the plants that are only found in fen habitat.

This event will involve venturing further out on the reserve and is a wilder experience. Who knows what other wildlife you might see as you explore Piper Marsh!


Photo credit - Jim Horsfall

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:


This event takes place outdoors, so be prepared to be outside in all weathers. If, however, the weather is extremely windy or heavy rain, there is a possibilty the event will be cancelled.

Where to meet

Please meet us in the discovery zone woodlands, which are a 10-15 minute walk from the visitor centre and car park. This is a drop in event, you can arrive anytime inbetween the event start and finish but we will close at 1:30pm promt.

What to bring/wear

Our events mostly take place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! We'd recommend sturdy and waterproof footwear or wellies, and lots of layers! If it's a hot day, remember a hat and suncream!

Insect repellent and insect nets are highly recommended during the months of May-Sept.

Toilets and catering

Toilets available in the visitor centre only. The cafe will be open until 4pm.

Joining us on the day

Please sign in at the visitor centre where you will be met with the event leader.

Parking

Free car parking in the reserve car park

Feedback

Please tell us what you enjoyed about your visit or what we could improve on by filling in our feedback form bit.ly/my-wild-visit

Supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Your support for your work by joining us on this walk is always appreciated. You can support us more long term by joining as a member. You can join as a member online today.


Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

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From £10.84