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Nighttime biofluorescent (UV) sessions
About this event
Outside of the visible light spectrum, which is the part that the human eye can see, is a glowing ultraviolet wonderland normally only seen by creatures with specialised eyes. After dark, and with the help of UV torches, we can get a glimpse of the fluorescent world that is usually hidden from us.
On this walk you will
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discover biofluorescence in nature, such as plants, fungi, lichens, slime moulds, insects, molluscs and annelids
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learn why nature fluoresces in particular colours
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find out which equipment to use to go on your own UV hunt
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enjoy an evening in the dark exploring nature
You will need to bring a normal torch with you (hand held rather than head) and clothing you won't mind kneeling on the floor in.
This is a guided walk for informative entertainment rather than a structured course - there will be no foraging and identification will not be a focus.
Dates
Buy gift vouchers here
Saturday 15 February 2025 (Cirencester) Full! Join waiting list
Friday 21 February 2025 (Gloucester) Full! join waiting list
Friday 21 February 2025 (Coventry) Book here! (new date)
Saturday 22 February 2025 (Coventry) Full! Join waiting list here
Cost and duration
£25 per person 90mins (6pm - 7.30pm)
Locations
North Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huntley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Nr Bubbenhall, Coventry, Warwickshire
Terrain
Varying terrain, mostly grassland, parkland, gardens and woodland tracks.
Age limit
Participants must be aged 18 years or older - no children under 18 or babes in arms allowed on this session
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed to be brought along on this course
Parking and facilities.
Free car parking on site or roadside. No toilet facilities.
Terms and conditions
Please read our terms and conditions here
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