Taking place at Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds and the adjacent Smallbrook Meadows Nature Reserve, this free, family-friendly event invites the local community to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Wiltshire countryside on their doorstep. From 10am to 4pm, visitors can enjoy a wide array of activities designed to celebrate local nature and the Trust’s ongoing conservation efforts across the county. 

Event Highlights Include: 

• Guided tours of Smallbrook Meadows with our team who look after the reserve, showcasing the unique biodiversity of the chalk stream that runs through the reserve and the rare wetlands 

• Discover ways to take action for nature at home in our members’ area 

• Meet and hear from our award-winning Water Team who will be joined by some special creatures from the River Wylye  

• Meet our conservation grazing cows and sheep grazing on the reserve
• Learn about the Trust’s local and county-wide projects and learn how they can help in the Trust’s goal of inspiring 1 in 4 people to take action for nature
• Hear from our partners, Warminster’s award-winning Toad Patrol, who have safely helped thousands of toads over the years make it across the road to our nature reserve. We will also be joined by Sustainable Warminster who will be giving advice and tips.   

• Hands-on crafts for children, the classic hook-a-duck, and the chance to meet local wildlife experts

• A fan-favourite the smoothie bike will be back, where visitors can pedal their way to a vitamin packed fresh, fruit-filled drink! 

This annual event is a key part of the Trust’s engagement strategy inspiring local people to come and learn about their mission for a Wiltshire where people and nature flourish in harmony.

“We are thrilled to bring the magic of the countryside into the heart of Warminster this year. This event is such a great opportunity for us as Wiltshire’s local Wildlife Trust to connect with our community and show people the incredible nature that can be found right on our doorstep. By engaging families with the beauty of reserves like Smallbrook Meadows, we hope to inspire everyone to play their part in nature’s recovery across the county." 

~Becki Mckinlay, Director of Engagement and Fundraising at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

The event is free to attend, and no booking is required. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come along and discover how they can support a sustainable future for both wildlife and people. 

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