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Open Gardens at Meadowside
21st July 2024
Venue: Meadowside
Address: Redruth
5 acre garden designed and managed with wildlife in mind and with a local band playing. Free for under 16s
Otter Spotter Special Quiz
1st July-3rd September 2024
Venue: Paradise Park
Seek out the special otter information and spot the answer to the quiz to claim your exclusive badge
Big Butterfly Count
11th July-4th August 2024
Venue: Everywhere
Take part in this UK wide survey aimed at helping assess the health of the environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) you see
Big Butterfly Count
12th July-4th August 2024
Venue: Everywhere
Citizen science project where participants are asked to spend 15 minutes in a wild space, count how many butterflies or day-flying moths you see and record your findings online
Big Butterfly Count at Big Count
12th July-4th August 2024
Venue: Lanhydrock
Visit the historic thatched cottage to learn how you can support native UK butterflies and moths and have a go at drawing with some butterfly stencils, before finding a spot in the gardens or parkland...
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