Millichope Bug Walk and Talk
Millichope parkland has some wonderful ancient trees (500 years old plus) that are sometimes overlooked on garden open days. This is an oportunity to join with Shropshire ecologists - specifically entomologists - who have taken part in surveying these habitats and similar sites throughout the country. All levels of interest are welcome and we aim to have visual materials on hand, as well as some moths trapped the previous night for viewing purposes. This is an open invitation, so there is no ticket charge. There will be an honesty box for charitable donations (all proceeds go to Countryside Learning). Parking is via the Park by the cascades (NOT the front drive) and will be sign-posted from the road (A4368) directing the public where to self-park on entering the Parkland. Assembly will be in view of the parking area at about 4:45pm. Dogs on leads are welcome. The talk will end with refreshments.
Veteran Tree walk
Millichope Park has some wonderful ancient trees (500 years old plus) dotted around the parkland just outside the perimeter of the gardens. On this occasion, we invite you to join us on a group walk around a selection of these ancient giants - hopefully acompanied by a couple of Shropshire ecologists and arboriculturalists. We hope that interested members of the public come away with a few basic observational tools for the interpretation and understanding of the role ancient trees play in the ecosystem.
This is an open invitation - no ticket charge. However, we will have an honesty box by the gate at the cascades for charitable donations to Countryside Learning. For parking and directions see here.