About the event

Drop in session - A bioblitz is an event where people get together to record as many species as possible at a specific area.

Come and help the Site Ranger collect some amazing nature records at Doxey Marshes for a mini site bioblitz. Meet the ranger at the Bioblitz station, chat about the reserve, the wildlife, grab a sweep net and a bug pot and see what you can find!

At our mini bioblitz, learn about the importance of citizen science, Wetland habitats and how to look after our amazing wildlife! You never know what you might find!

We will be using the iNaturalist app (green bird icon on app) to record our amazing wildlife finds. If you have the free iNaturalist app or website log in (https://uk.inaturalist.org/) then you can record as you go, with help from the Ranger, and your observations will all collect in the specially created bioblitz project.

If you don’t have a log in, or don’t want access to iNaturalist then don’t worry, the site ranger will help to take records with you.

Who can attend – Open to all - All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Price - Free to attend

About - Walking trails – The walk is mainly flat, but on tracks that can be occasionally muddy.

Facilities – Please note there are no facilities on the site.

Access - It can be muddy and uneven in places, and some paths may be flooded

Disabled access - There are radar gates on the site and there are tracks that will take off-road mobility scooters

What to bring – If you have a smart phone then a log on for the free iNaturalist app/website is helpful, but not essential. Suitable clothing for the outdoors and weather, and sturdy footwear. Rough terrain and muddy in places. You may want to bring a camera for nature pictures, or your phone if you have one. Bring binoculars if you have a pair as there are often some lovely wetland birds around.

Provided on the day - Basic ID charts available to use on the day but you can bring your own too. Sweep nets and bug pots will also be provided.

Parking is available at the below details, then it is about 0.5mile to the Bioblitz area.

- Parking: Wootton Drive, Stafford ST16 1PU Google map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4BHscGt5mhD8DdFZ6

What three words: ///woods.rails.scope

*Please note This is a free car park, kindly supplied in the local community for visitors, it is not a Staffordshire Wildlife Trust car park. The barrier into the car park, does have a height restriction and pickup trucks, Land Rovers and similar may not fit under the barrier. There is street parking, but please be mindful not to block anyone’s drive or access, thank you.

Once you've parked you can find us at the reserve entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7xqG72iRYPCRnj47

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