Upcoming Events

Guided Tour of Marsland Nature Reserve

Saturday May 16th 10-30am at Gooseham Mill

***Postponed until Friday 22nd May 10.30am***

Kate Langdon, the DWT reserve warden for Marsland will guide us around the area known as hard hills to see the Fritillaries. If the weather is good and the timing right, we may see all three species (Pearl Bordered, Small Pearl Bordered and Marsh). She will tell us about the reserve and the DWT management plans on the way.

The walk around hard hills should take about 1.5 hours allowing plenty of stopping time for photos etc. We can then walk back to the cars, and walk the rest of the reserve around the public footpaths at our leisure if we want to.

Important information: 

• Please wear wellies for a couple of river crossings to hard hills. The terrain is fairly flat but the ground is uneven around hard hills and we will have to cross shallow water with rocky terrain. 
• The valley is notoriously bad for ticks and other biting insects so appropriate clothing should be worn and insect repellent applied. 
• Wear suitable clothing for the weather and bring hats and sun cream if necessary on the day. 
• Please note that there are no toilet facilities on site.

* Please email Caroline secretary@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk if you intend to come.* 

We will be setting off promptly at 10.30 am, so it will be helpful to have a list of people coming, and please also be aware that we will have to postpone the walk if the weather is severe, so please keep an eye out for emails the evening before if the weather is looking bad.