About this Event
A fun opportunity to join the Our Stour project to discover what lives in the River Stour through river dipping, as well as learning about the simple steps we can all take to protect our watercourses.
Each session will last for approximately 1 hour 15 mins and will cover:
- An introduction to the River Stour and its importance as a chalk river.
- An introduction to some of the river invertebrates which may be found
- Demonstration on how to safely river dip
- Plenty of time for river dipping
- Identifying creatures found using ID guides.
- Tips on how everyone can look after the River Stour and other watercourses.
At the end of the session, each child will be presented with a ‘River Stour Guardian’ certificate.
Fun for all ages but best suited for primary school children.
This event is free but donations on the day are gratefully appreciated.
Children must have shoes on their feet when they paddle in the river. We recommend wellington boots or beach shoes. No children with bare feet will be allowed into the river.
Booking:
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
E vent Leader:
Lauren Baker (Our Stour Officer)
Email: [email protected]. Please note Lauren's working days are Monday-Wednesday and she will not have access to emails on the day of the event.
Meeting Point:
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We will be meeting at Watercress Fields where the bank is eroded and allows access into the river (ususally where dogs enter river!)- red circle on map.
From Victoria Park, follow the river West (upstream) towards Singleton. Look for all of the river dipping equipment by the river!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, United Kingdom
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