On Friday 4th June 2010 from 7-9pm the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) will lead visitors onto the Spey Bay Reserve to discover nature’s feast for the senses. We will see, hear, feel and even taste our way around the reserve and will uncover some useful foraging tips!
This event is suitable for all adults and children aged 8+ who would like to experience the natural world with all of their senses with many activities to enjoy along the way. The walk starts at the WDCS Wildlife Centre in Spey Bay, and follows the riverside path past wetland areas and through woodland. SWT Spey Bay Ranger, Laura Smith said: “Nature is full of different colours, textures, tastes and sounds but we don’t often notice them. We hope that after this walk, people will start to experience the world in a new and exciting way!”
The SWT Spey Bay wildlife reserve is home to a huge variety of wildlife from ospreys and terns, salmon and seals, roe deer and otters to willow, meadowsweet and sweet cicely all of which can provide us with a sensory feast to enjoy. The SWT work to conserve and re-build nature on their reserves and promote enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors.
For people who are unable to attend the evening walk, or are visiting for the whole day, short guided walks on the reserve are available every day from the WDCS Wildlife Centre at 3.15 pm where a shop, exhibition and café are also available.
This event is free, but booking is essential. To book a place, please contact the Spey Bay Ranger, Laura Smith on 01343 820339 or email on lsmith@swt.org.uk. Please arrive promptly at 7 pm, dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Laura Smith, Spey Bay Ranger, SWT
Tel: 01343 820339 or email: lsmith@swt.org.uk
Nicola McGovern, SWT PR Officer
0131 312 4742
nmcgovern@swt.org.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. Photographers are welcomed at Spey Bay reserve. Please call in advance of your visit
2. Directions: The main A96 road runs between Inverness and Aberdeen, and Spey Bay lies about halfway along! You need to turn off the A96 between MOSSTODLOCH and FOCHABERS onto the B9014, which branches off along the River Spey. Turn where you see the brown Tourist Information sign for Spey Bay. Follow this road for 5 MILES until you reach The Spey Bay Hotel, where the road bears left. Follow it all the way to the end where it forks, and the RIGHT fork will lead you to the WDCS Wildlife Centre car park.
3. SWT’s work at Spey Bay is being part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Moray LEADER 2007-2013 Programme.
4. SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. SWT seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
5. SWT receives financial assistance and support from a range of organisations, funders and individuals Scottish Natural Heritage and the People’s Postcode Lottery.