A walk instead of talk this month! We have Canal and River Trust ecologist Penny Foster to show us what wildlife we have along the Arm. Join us this afternoon to learn how to spot signs of water vole, identify aquatic plants and some of the work that’s been done along the canal to enhance it’s value for nature.
Do join us in welcoming Penny for this afternoon’s walk, she has a wealth of knowledge, and it promises to be an interesting one, full of insights and things we so often miss!
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IWA Northampton Branch Social – A Wildlife Walk along the Arm
A walk instead of talk this month! We have Canal and River Trust ecologist Penny Foster to show us what wildlife we have along the Arm. Join us this afternoon to learn how to spot signs of water vole, identify aquatic plants and some of the work that’s been done along the canal to enhance it’s value for nature.
Do join us in welcoming Penny for this afternoon’s walk, she has a wealth of knowledge, and it promises to be an interesting one, full of insights and things we so often miss!
Details
Time / venue
This is an afternoon walk – starting 2:00 pm
Meet at Lock 2, a short walk from the layby and track which comes off the road by the large bend where the road goes over the canal at lock 2. Its called North Street. The Post code for your Satnav is NN7 3JG, this should get you there.
Speaker
Penny Foster, ecologist for CRT, will guide us on this wildlife walk along the Arm.
Cost
We ask for a small donation towards the cost of the meeting/speaker – £2
IWA Northampton Branch hosts social meetings, usually including a talk, for members to get together and exchange their boating and canal experiences and tips. All members very welcome.
We hold our social events once a month – on the 2nd Tuesday, from October to May. We meet at The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne.
