Rediscover your wild side
Wednesday 26th May 2010
With ‘152 Wild Things To Do’ and The Wildlife Trusts
Ways of being ‘wowed’ by wildlife are endless but families fumbling for a first encounter with the natural world will find 152 of them in an inspirational new family-friendly guide.
‘152 Wild Things To Do’ is packed with ideas to get families outside and closer to nature, whether at home, out and about in the countryside or in the heart of a city. Published in association with The Wildlife Trusts, the book is full of stunning full-colour photography. It includes entries from each of the 47 Wildlife Trusts, describing what you’ll see during a visit to one of their reserves – be it a sea of bluebells, diving ospreys, or an awe-inspiring waterfall.
To whet the wildlife appetite, The Wildlife Trusts offer families the chance to celebrate all the wonderful species which inhabit the UK on and offshore, through their annual celebration ‘Wildlife Week’. Between Saturday 28 May and Sunday 13 June, Trusts up and down the UK will host walks, talks and family fun events including bushcraft, mini-beast safaris and rockpool rambles.
Stephanie Hilborne OBE, The Wildlife Trusts’ chief executive, said: “Wildlife Week provides chances for everyone inspired by nature to get outside and make the most of it. 152 Wild Things To Do is the perfect guide to help rediscover simple pleasures, like going blackberrying on a summer’s evening or kite-flying on a windy day. It is perfect for anyone who wants to rediscover nature, see the UK’s wild side or introduce children to the natural world.”
152 Wild Things To Do is proudly supported by Veolia Environnement who have worked with The Wildlife Trusts on various projects across the UK.
Further information:
• Tanya Perdikou, media & campaigns officer, 07887 754657, tperdikou@wildlifetrusts.org
• Anna Guthrie, media & PR manager, 07887 754659, aguthrie@wildlifetrusts.org
Story by RSWT