Children and adults get close to wildlife with a guided tour and explore of a hidden Plymouth nature reserve.
Devon Wildlife Trust revealed the secrets of Efford Marsh Nature Reserve to a small group as part of a free Wild About Plymouth (WAP) event.
Children and adults were treated to a walk and talk of the former marsh land estate of Efford, situated beside the A38, with historic facts and interesting details about the area's history and rich natural habitat explained by members of the trust.
The gentle walk through ancient woodland paths unearthed an array of beautiful butterflies, colourful bugs, secretive animals, birds of prey and even a fox.
After working up an appetite from pond dipping for frogs the group were treated to a demonstration of wild baking, with sourdough pizzas stuffed with chocolate and cheese cooked on an open fire pit.
Excited children helped to prepare the outdoor feast, and even got to heat marsh mellows on a stick over the open fire.
The free WAP event was organised by Plymouth City Council and Devon Wildlife Trust’s Active Neighbourhoods Project and gives children a fun demonstration of the fascinating nature on their own doorstep.
Wild About Plymouth (WAP) is a family-friendly natural history group that is open to anyone in the Plymouth area. It is led by enthusiastic experts from Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives with support from the University of Plymouth and a range of other partners.
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£3 donation welcomed for this event - there is no need to book.
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