Wellbeing in Nature at Coundon Wedge: BioBlitz Nature Count

Wellbeing in Nature at Coundon Wedge: BioBlitz Nature Count

Free Session! Join us, monthly, to get out in nature to learn more about local wildlife and give your wellbeing a boost!

By Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Thursday, May 1 · 1 - 3pm GMT+1

Location

Coundon Social Club

Shorncliffe Road Coventry CV6 1GP United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

For this first session in May, we will be doing a nature count survey called a bioblitz. In doing so, we will be taking notice of the nature around us, slowing down and realizing the abundance and variety of wildlife that we so easily miss.

You will:

· Learn new ways to support your own wellbeing whilst caring for nature

· Take Notice of the wildlife around you

· Get Active - this will always be at a gentle pace

· Connect with new people

· Give Back to nature

There is no previous experience or knowledge needed at all - we will be exploring and learning together.

The activities will all be in a small group and will be led by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust staff.


Our base for the sessions is Coundon Social Club, Shorncliffe Rd, Coventry CV6 1GP.

The venue has free parking, there are accessible toilets and we will have a break for a hot drink and biscuits.

You will also need:

Outdoor shoes like trainers or wellies that you don't mind getting muddy if it's damp

Clothes suitable for the weather

Sun cream


Attendance is FREE. There will be a session on the 1st Thursday of each month, so please do look for future dates and book on if you can attend.

For more info about what you can expect, please contact:

Rosie Charter, Health and Wellbeing Officer, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Direct mobile: (call, message or whatsapp): 07796 380 771

Email: rosie.charter@wkwt.org.uk


Please be aware that there may be photography or videography at this event. If you have any issues with this, please make a team member and any individuals with a camera aware. It is worth noting however, that almost all of our events are in public spaces and we cannot control members of the public who may want to take photos.

Delivered by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of The Sherbourne Valley Project, funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

There is plenty of free parking at the Coundon Social Club.

What refreshments will be there?

There will be free tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit. Bring a cold drink with you. We will try and meet people's dietary needs by providing milk alternatives and also gluten free biscuits.

Are there bathroom facilities

Yes! There are bathroom facilities on the ground floor. Please note, we will be in a room on the lower ground floor so there are stairs to access the toilet internally and step free access around the outside of the building.

What do I need to wear/bring with me?

Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear long sleeves and trousers. The paths we use around the river and woodland can get wet and muddy so make sure you have trainers you don't mind getting scruffy, boots or wellies. If you would like to borrow some wellies, please let Rosie know.

How accessible are sessions?

We will spend most sessions out on the Wedge where we can. The ground is uneven with some slopes. We will always take walks slowly and I will have perching stools and picnic blankets with me so we can stop and take as many rests as we need!

Organized by

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust aims to protect and enhance wildlife and wild places in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. We want people to be more aware of nature and get outdoors to enjoy the wildlife on their doorstep.