Summer Fun on the Stiperstones
14 July 2010
“Come along and visit The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve this summer” say Natural England as an exciting programme of family fun days and variety of other activities are announced.
The Summer Events programme celebrates the rich history and geology of The Stiperstones, as well as giving people opportunities to see the amazing wildlife that exist at the reserve and a chance to enjoy the vast open spaces. From building & flying a kite to pond dipping – bug hunting to walks over the old mines – craft activities to tales of The Stiperstones – there really is something for everyone.
Summer programme of events –
- Saturday 24 July – Family Wildlife fun day - Make and fly your own kite on The Stiperstones
- Thursday 29 July – Stories on The Stiperstones
- Thursday 5 August – Family Wildlife fun day - Minibeast Safari
- Thursday 12 August – Family Wildlife fun day – Homes on the Heathland
- Saturday 14 August – Stomp The Stiperstones
- Thursday 19 August – Family Wildlife Fun Day – Birds and butterflies
- Thursday 26 August – Family Wildlife Fun Day – Pond life
- Friday 3 October – Tin Baths and Lead Pigs
All events are free but booking is essential. To book your place, please phone 01743 792 294 or email jenni.clegg@naturalengland.org.uk
For more information about each of the events, visit our West Midlands homepage www.naturalengland.org.uk/regions/west_midlands/
Jenni Clegg, Natural England`s Community Outreach Adviser for The Stiperstones NNR, said:
“The Stiperstones is a spectacular place to visit, and we want to share this magical experience with you through a series of summer events and activities”
“We hope that the events and fun activities will give young people and families a wider appreciation of The Stiperstones, and an opportunity to enjoy nature at first hand”.
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Notes to editors
For further information please contact Dean Gallen on Tel :0300 060 1079 or email dean.g.gallen@naturalengland.org.uk
About Natural England
Natural England is the government’s independent adviser on the natural environment. Established in 2006 our work is focused on enhancing England’s wildlife and landscapes and maximising the benefits they bring to the public.
- We establish and care for England’s main wildlife and geological sites, ensuring that over 4,000 National Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest are looked after and improved.
- We work to ensure that England’s landscapes are effectively protected, designating England’s National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Marine Conservation Zones, and advising widely on their conservation.
- We run Environmental Stewardship and other green farming schemes that deliver over £400 million a year to farmers and landowners, enabling them to enhance the natural environment across two thirds of England’s farmland.
- We fund, manage, and provide scientific expertise for hundreds of conservation projects each year, improving the prospects for thousands of England’s species and habitats.
- We promote access to the wider countryside, helping establish National Trails and coastal trails and ensuring that the public can enjoy and benefit from them.
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