This in from Joel, in his own words. Ed
Go Wild in Newchurch is a free family event looking at the Island’s wildlife both during the day and at night. The event starts on the evening of Monday 26th May at 8.30pm with Star Gazing, Bat Detecting and Moth Hunting.
The main event will be held on Tuesday 27th May around Martin’s Wood, Newchurch from 10am to 4pm.
Wildlife in former agricultural land
This year the Bioblitz focuses on wildlife in an area once used for agriculture.
Martin’s Wood, School Lane, Newchurch was once an arable field that has now become a local nature reserve and has proved to be a wonderful haven for wildlife including 70 different types of bees, squirrels and birds.
The Isle of Wight Bioblitz is organised by the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership in co-operation with the Biodiversity Action Plan Partnership (BAP).
Your help needed
The BioBlitz needs the public’s help to find all the brilliant wildlife in and around Martin’s Wood, whether it is in the nearby fields, woods or down by the stream. There will be experts onsite from 10 am to help identify all the bugs and beasties found, and they will be recording the many different plants and animals found during the day.
No experience is needed and people of all ages are welcome to come along and help the experts look for the plants and animals that make this area so special.
Learn more about wildlife
A number of organisations will be leading activities throughout the day ranging from walks and talks about flowers, bees and other hidden creatures to arts activities and wildlife displays by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Wight Squirrel Project, Natural Enterprise, Vectis Astronomical Society and many more.
During the course of the day the care and management of Martin’s Wood will be handed over by Nora Boswell to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, safeguarding the wonderful wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
