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Goats in the Gully talk
The Avon Gorge is one of the most important sites for rare plants in the UK – home to the iconic Bristol onion and Bristol rock-cress. Join Downs Supervisor…
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Bat and moth night
Meet some of the Avon Gorge and Downs’ nocturnal residents on our special evening walk. Experts Ray Barnett and David Brown will be on hand to identify and tell…
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Identifying birds on the Downs in autumn course
Learn how to identify resident and over-wintering migrant birds with Ed Drewitt. After an introduction, our expert will lead you on a walk, teaching you to identify the birds…
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Trees in winter on the Downs walk
Join ecologist Neill Talbot for a walk to learn how to identify British native trees in winter by looking at their buds, twigs and bark.
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Awesome owls (children’s event for 8-12 year olds)
Discover the wonderful world of wild owls with expert Ian McGuire. Investigate how they live and hunt in this hands-on workshop, then create your own awesome owl from natural…
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Butterflies of the Downs walk
Join Timothy Dowling, from the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge, on a Sunday afternoon stroll around Zoo Banks. Along the way, learn to identify butterflies and find…
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Spiders of the Avon Gorge walk
Explore the Gully with Mark Pajak as we take a look at the variety of spiders living in the Avon Gorge. We’ll search for signs of elusive purse web…
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Owl prowl on the Downs
Join owl specialist Ian McGuire for a fantastic evening on the Downs learning all about British owls. If we’re lucky, our resident tawny owls might put in an appearance!
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Eight-legged wonders talk
Join Mark Pajak for a fascinating introduction to spiders. This talk will look at their habitats, lifestyles, ingenious methods for capturing prey, luring mates and avoiding predators. Learn about…
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Gorge-ous goats family event (for families with children aged 6+)
Explore Goat Gully as we visit the Avon Gorge’s cutest and hairiest residents. Find out how these conservation heroes are helping to save rare plants through our interactive story…
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