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Aquatic Life at the Avalon Marshes Sunday 28th April 11am
April 28 @ 11:00 - 13:00
Location – Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury BA6 9TT
Explore the Natural History of the pond at Shapwick and see some of the creatures that live in and around it. An event ideal for families.
Booking advisable – office@sanhs.org or ring 01823 272429. Members and non-members welcome.
Members of RoAM, (Recorders of the Avalon Marshes) will be on hand to answer your questions and help you explore the area. Café and parking available on the Avalon Marshes site as well as nearby nature reserves.
A donation to SANHS would be most welcome.
GRADING OF WALKS
Events are graded from 1-4 in difficulty. The grading is found in the event description in the calendar on this page. Keep in mind that a change in weather conditions can make a walk more difficult than anticipated. All walks and activities demand a basic level of fitness, suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
1 Easy – generally even ground with a few gentle slopes; no special fitness needed. Comfortable footwear required.
2 Moderate – for reasonably fit people, may include unsurfaced rural paths and tracks, moderate slopes, uneven surfaces, steps and stiles. Walking shoes/boots required.
3 Strenuous – for fit, experienced walkers, will include hills, uneven surfaces, tracks and may include muddy terrain. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are essential.
4 Confined spaces – including caves and attics. Locations may be dusty, slippery and dark.
Activity leaders carry out a risk assessment beforehand. Participants are required to provide emergency contact details before taking part in an activity – this information is destroyed by the group leader after the activity has taken place.