There’s the usual packed programme of fascinating fare at this year’s Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival:
Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival 2024 – Sidmouth Town Council
And the first day of festivities will be focussing on the Sid – both down by the river itself and at Kennaway House. Here’s festival organiser Sheila Meades with a summary:
River Learning – Friday 7 June. The festival begins with two thought-provoking, river-related talks at Kennaway House by Simon Browning and Roger Cutting. In the afternoon, join in with a variety of river-themed activities in The Byes, suitable for all ages. In the evening, join us for a bat detection walk along the banks of the River Sid, led by local expert, Sarah Butcher (booking essential).
Sidmouth Biodiversity Group launch their festival programme | Sidmouth Herald
And here’s the timetable from the SVBG’s website:
| Day/Date | Time | Event | Who | Location |
| Thur 6 to Sat 8 June | 10.00 – 16.00 | River Sid catchment consultation display | River Sid Catchment Group | Methodist church foyer |
| Fri 7 June | 10.00- 11.00 | Talk – The State of Our Rivers | Simon Browning | Kennaway House |
| Fri 7 June | 11.30-12.30 | Talk – Water meadows | Roger Cutting | Kennaway House |
| Four Events … One Location So You Can Visit All Four |
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| Fri 7 June | 15:00-17:00 | Sid Balsam Bashers | Roger Wooley | Byes |
| Fri 7 June | 15:00-17:00 | River Sid Catchment Plan Consultation | River Sid Catchment Group | Byes |
| Fri 7 June | 15:00-17:00 | Identify Bugs From The River | River Sid Catchment Group | Byes |
Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival 2024 – Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June – Sid Valley Biodiversity Group
Have fun – whilst learning something!
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