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Thick-legged flower beetle on buttercup (Credit: Tyler Hood)

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Marvellous minibeasts

Location:
Sweet Briar Marshes, Sweet Briar Marshes is in the northwest of Norwich in the Mile Cross and Wensum wards, around two miles from the city centre.
Book
Join our local entomologist Will Nash to find out more about the amazing insects that live on NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

Event details

Meeting point

Start point will be at the BMX track at Sloughbottom Park - ///riots.warns.thanks

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Marvellous minibeasts

About the event

Join our local entomologist Will Nash to find out more about the amazing insects that live on NWT Sweet Briar Marshes. We’ll be using a range of methods, such as sweep netting and bush beating, to seek out and learn about the lives of the many beautiful little beasts who call NWT Sweet Briar Marshes home. All you need to bring is a sense of curiosity! 

The event is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old. Please book each child onto the event and not adults. Each family group must have at least 1 adult attending.

Further joining information will be sent a few days before the event.

Booking

Price

Free

Suitable for

Families

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

Dogs on short leads. Visitors with dogs must stay on the paths and keep dogs on a two metre lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife. Some areas of the site may have a temporary no dog policy in place - please observe signage on site.

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Facilities

Accessible trails

Accessibility

Please contact us at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable. 

Important health and safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water. 

Please also be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. 

Uneven under foot. Waterproof shoes or wellies are recommended. Further joining details will be sent the week of the event. To find out more about Sweet Briar Marshes and to join our keep informed mailing list, visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/SweetBriar