Biofluorescent (UV) flora and fauna

About this event

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Outside of the visible light spectrum, which is the part that the human eye can see, is a glowing ultraviolet wonderland normally only glimpsed 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 

• discover biofluorescence in nature, such as plants, fungi, lichens, slime moulds, insects, molluscs and annelids 

• learn why nature fluoresces in particular colours

• find out which equipment to use to go on your own UV hunt

• enjoy an evening in a quiet country garden exploring nature

You will need to bring with you a normal torch and £10 cash deposit for each UV torch you wish to borrow for the evening (or bring your own UV torch). 
 

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.