July 6, 2005
Berrow 'Dunes Discovery Day' aims to raise awareness of the area

Wildlife enthusiasts are to hold a 'Dunes Discovery Day' at Berrow Dunes Nature Reserve to help raise awareness of the wildlife importance of the land.

A range of activities for all ages will be taking place at the event on Saturday July 16th from 2-5pm including pond dipping, plant hunting, face painting and moth identification.

Anyone wishing to attend should meet at the local nature reserve car park located on Coast Road, Berrow opposite Sandy Glade Caravan Park.

Berrow Dunes supports one of the most diverse floras in Somerset, with at least 270 species of flowering plant being recorded.

Sedgemoor District Council, in partnership with English Nature, Somerset Wildlife Trust and Berrow Parish Council, is hosting the event.

Further details are available from Jenny Melmoth or Janette Burton at Sedgemoor District Council on 01278 435237.

RELATED LINKS:

English Nature

Somerset Wildlife Trust

Sedgemoor District Council