Riverfly Survey Taster Event

Colne Valley Regional Park

Come join us for a fun introduction to riverfly at our taster event!

Denham Country Park

Riverfly Survey Taster EventJoin us for a hands-on experience learning about aquatic life and how to protect it at the Riverfly Survey Taster event! Taking place on Tuesday the 23rd of July 2024 at 14:00 GMT, this exciting event is held at the beautiful Colne Valley Regional Park. Immerse yourself in nature as we explore the wonders of riverflies (invertebrates that live in the river) and their importance in monitoring water quality. What to expect on the dayMeet us outside of the entrance to the Colne Valley Visitors Centre, where we will introduce you to the aquatic life we will be looking for and how to survey. We will then move to the river to carry out the survey, before heading back inside to look at what we have found! During this in-person event, participants will learn how to conduct a Riverfly Survey and contribute to vital environmental research. We will guide you through the process, teaching you how to identify different species of aquatic life and assess their abundance, in line with work done by the Riverfly Partnership. This event will involve entering the river to help conduct a survey, waders will be provided so you will not be getting wet, but you must be able to swim to take part. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature, contribute to scientific research, and get involved with citizen science. Book your spot now for the Riverfly Survey Taster event! Important InformationFor children to attend they must be above the age of 12 and accompanied by a parent or gaurdianPlease dress warmlyPlease bring welliesIt is prefereable that attendees can swim to attend this event for health and safety eventsBring a pen and paper to make notes Transport optionsParking is available at the Colne Valley Visitors Centre. Alternatively you can get buses to Springbridge Nurseries or a train to Denham. If you need lift arrangements please contact <a href="mailto:Rivers.Team@groundwork.org.uk" title="mailto:Rivers.Team@groundwork.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rivers.Team@groundwork.org.uk</a>.

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