Wild Suffolk Learning Adventure: Hadleigh Expedition
Date: [Insert Future Date]
Local fauna thriving among residences
Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey! This educational expedition for Parish Councils, Neighborhood Plan steering groups, and Local Community Groups will be held in the picturesque town of Hadleigh, boasting a diversity of green spaces and a river walk close to the venue and town center.
About the event
On this extraordinary day, you'll discover how to contribute to the creation of a wilder Suffolk and promote nature preservation, both now and in the future.
A Desktop Exploration
Following a course at the Pavilion, we'll embark on a desktop search to uncover the existing habitats and species within your parish. This information will help identify suitable opportunities and guide our conservation priorities.
Green Corridors and Habitats
We'll discuss the importance of green corridors for wildlife and examine the local parish to pinpoint areas where corridors can be created between existing wildlife sites. This approach encourages the movement of various species and safeguards Suffolk's biodiversity.
Field Trip and Insights
After your time in the learning center, we'll take you on an exploratory journey through local green spaces to uncover the truths revealed in the desktop search and gain a deeper understanding of the important work you'll be involved in. Additionally, we'll touch upon planning policy, including Biodiversity Net Gain, and discuss how it may impact your parish, Neighborhood Plan, or Biodiversity Action Plan.
Engaging with Wildlife in Your Community
This experience offers a fantastic opportunity to ask specific questions about your parish and discuss plans to support wildlife within your community.
Refreshments and Essentials
Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. Feel free to bring your re-usable mug, or a flask. Don't forget to pack a delicious lunch, notebook, pen, camera or binoculars, and hand lens. For field guides, you're most welcome to bring them, too!
Dress Code and Walk Length
Dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for a 1.5-mile walk in local green spaces around the Hadleigh River Walk. This route will be modified if weather conditions are unfavorable.
Event Accessibility and Parking
For individuals with limited mobility, please contact the organizers in advance. Wheelchair access will be made available where possible. Parking information will be provided closer to the event date.
We're grateful for the support provided by the community in Hadleigh and Hadleigh Cricket Club in making this event possible and for sharing their expertise in best practices and community engagement.
Booking information, including pricing, event joining instructions, and terms & conditions, will be available soon. In the meantime, you can find more information about community green space support here and our support for individuals taking action for wildlife here.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at community.networks@our website.
Places for this event will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event is full or if the date doesn't suit, please let us know so we can notify you of future opportunities. You can reach us at teamwilder@our website or call us on 01473 890 089.
Please note that all bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable, and the event runs based on a minimum number of participants. For complete terms and conditions, visit our website.
This event is part of Suffolk Wildlife Trust's commitment to supporting communities, parish councils, and churches in optimizing habitat for wildlife in their local public spaces. Additional topics in the program include:
- Wildlife in your Parish
- Understanding your community's river
- Churchyard management
Check out the latest courses and webinars as they're launched on our Adult Learning page here.
Note: Currently, there are no upcoming "Community Wildlife Courses" in Suffolk. However, you can find other interesting events and programs on our website.
- This learning adventure in Hadleigh offers a chance to attend wildlife courses, such as the Community Wildlife Courses, aimed at enhancing one's knowledge about wildlife conservation in the community.
- To engage more with wildlife in one's community, consider enrolling in forest school programs that teach practical skills for gardening and green spaces management, ultimately contributing to biodiversity preservation.
- In addition to wildlife courses, enhancing one's home-and-garden lifestyle can involve incorporating home-and-garden activities, like gardening, to foster a healthier and more biodiverse environment, promoting community engagement and environmental awareness.
