Join us on the 24th for one of two special evening guided walks around Brandon Country Park. During the walk you will explore using UV torches to uncover the amazing hidden world of natural biofluorescence.
Led by David Atthowe of Reveal Nature, you will have a unique opportunity to experience our natural world in a new way and discover a variety of biofluorescent organisms, such as plants, insects, and fungi.
What is Biofluorescence?
Biofluorescence is the ability of certain organisms to reflect light in a different colour than the one they absorbed. It is usually a response to Ultraviolet (UV) light and comes in an assortment of bright, weird and wonderful colours. A wide range of organisms suddenly light up in the dark bright green, blue, red, purple, orange and any other colour you can think of!
Biofluorescence is known to occur in a variety of organisms including insects, plants, lichen, mushrooms, fish, coral, amphibians, and some species of birds and mammals. Biofluorescence is a very visual spectacle, to see some examples visit Reveal Nature’s amazing gallery of Biofluorescent images HERE
Biofluorescent Night Walk:
When: Friday 24th October
Where: Brandon Country Park, Suffolk, IP27 0SU
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Ages: Suitable for ages 8+ (All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult throughout)
Cost: £10 per person, under 16s go free, booking required
Further Information:
Accessibility: This event is accessible for mobility scooters. However, it will take place in Brandon Country Park where there is a variety of mixed terrain which may be uneven or muddy underfoot. The event will take place after dark and walking through the park will be taken at a slow pace as a group led by a guide. UV torches will be provided, and additional torches will be provided if required. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact the BFER team:
(E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265600
Meeting point: We will meet outside the main Brandon Country Park visitor centre (please note this walk will take place outside of the opening hours of the visitor centre).
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Parking: Paid parking is available onsite. Parking charges apply before 8pm. Find out more information HERE
Toilets: Please note this event takes place after the Park's toilets are closed so there will be no toilet facilities on site.
What to bring: This walk will be led at a slow pace, so make sure to wrap up warm with plenty of layers of clothing, as well as rain protection in case of wet weather. Please wear sturdy closed toe footwear such as walking shoes, boots, or wellies.
Tools: UV torches and high vis will be provided.
Dogs: Unfortunately, no dogs allowed at this event.
