Shropshire events for the diary - Sunday 4 July
29 June 2010
Dragonfly and damselfly walk at Fenns, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve
One of the best sites for spotting dragonflies in Britain, Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve near Wrexham and Whitchurch, will be on show on Sunday 4 July.
Dragonfly expert Emma Broad, Wrexham County Borough Council’s biodiversity officer, will lead the dragonfly hunt for Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales. The event will start at 2.00 pm at the Manor House NNR Base, in Whixall.
Events are free but booking is essential. Please phone Caroline Dahn on 0300 0600583 (weekdays) or Joan Daniels on 07974 784799 at weekends, or email caroline.dahn@naturalengland.org.uk to book your place.
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Notes for editors
There are 225 National Nature Reserves in England and they offer ideal opportunities for observing birds and wildlife.
Some operate restricted or seasonal access, so check before you travel.
National Nature Reserves were initially established to protect sensitive features and to provide ‘outdoor laboratories’ for research. Their purpose has widened since those early days and now, as well as managing some of our most pristine habitats, our rarest species and our most significant geology, most NNRs offer great opportunities to the public as well as schools and specialist audiences to experience England’s natural heritage.
If you would like more information about this event or others on your local National Nature Reserves visit www.naturalengland.org.uk
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.
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