Milton Keynes may be as dry as a bone right now but let's celebrate our soggy Wetlands!
A special ‘Love Wetlands Day’ has been organised to celebrate 10 years of the city’s scenic Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve.
There will be free activities and outdoor fun for people of all ages at the Old Wolverton venue, which is known as one of the best places for bird watching and natural history in Buckinghamshire.
To be held on Friday August 21, from 12pm to 4pm, the event has been organised by The Parks Trust.
Visitors can enjoy a range of crafts and activities, discover more about local habitats and species, meet wildlife organisations, and learn how they can help protect and support nature across Milton Keynes.
Love Wetlands Day offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Milton Keynes’ most important nature reserves while celebrating the diverse wildlife that calls the city’s wetlands home.
There will be wildlife insights from Butterfly Conservation, Wolverton Swifts, the Woodland Trust, and the Dragonfly Society as well as activities with MK Arts Centre, MK NHS, and an artwork gallery created by residents from Camphill Communities.
Amy Gerhard, Events and Community Engagement Assistant at The Parks Trust said: “Love Wetlands Day is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with nature, learn more about the incredible wildlife on their doorstep and celebrate a decade of success at the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve. We’re looking forward to welcoming the community for an afternoon of discovery, creativity and conservation whilst celebrating 10 years of the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve”
Love Wetlands Day is designed with families in mind. No booking is required, making it easy for residents and visitors alike to drop in and join the celebrations. Accessibility support will also be provided, including accessible toilet facilities and the availability of an off-road mobility scooter provided by the Disabled Ramblers, allowing more people to explore the reserve during the event.
For more information about the event, activities, parking and accessibility, visit here.
Established as a charity in 1992, The Parks Trust cares for more than 6,000 acres of green space in Milton Keynes including river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakes, parks and landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads.