NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Biofluorescent bugs (Adult event)

A night time photo of leaves that are purple under ultraviolet light

Biofluorescent leaves (Credit: Louisa Garamukanwa)

A night time photo of leaves that are purple under ultraviolet light

Biofluorescent leaves 2 (Credit: Louisa Garamukanwa)

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Biofluorescent bugs (Adult event)

Location:
Sweet Briar Marshes, Sweet Briar Marshes is in the northwest of Norwich in the Mile Cross and Wensum wards, around two miles from the city centre.
Book
Discover glowing nocturnal wildlife at Sweet Briar Marshes using UV light, then explore nature at night near your home.

Event details

Meeting point

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Date

Time
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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About the event

Come and discover night-time nature on Sweet Briar Marshes and the wonder of colours that are produced under ultraviolet light. Afterwards, you can use these techniques to find the night-time nature that lives in your garden, on your balcony or in your local wild area.

Please bring a pair of sunglasses that have either the CE mark or UV400 rating as we will be using torches that produce UVA light. 

Please note that this event is for adults only.

Further joining details will be sent the week of the event.

Everyone’s welcome at Sweet Briar Marshes
As part of our commitment to making nature accessible for all, and to ensure local communities benefit from Sweet Briar Marshes, we’ve introduced the following ticketing model:

Free Community Tickets
We want everyone to feel welcome at Sweet Briar Marshes.
If you live within around a mile (20 minutes walk) of the site - or if cost would make it difficult for you to join, please choose a free community ticket.
No questions asked - just come and enjoy the event.

We’ve noticed that a few free places sometimes go unused, and as a charity, that can really add up. If you can’t make it, please cancel your ticket at least 24 hours before the event so someone else can take your place. We often run a waiting list and would love to offer your spot to another local resident.

Standard Tickets (Members / Non-Members)
If you don’t live locally, or you’re able to pay and would like to support our work, we’d really appreciate a small contribution towards keeping these events accessible for everyone.
Your ticket helps us cover basic costs and continue offering free community places at future events.

Come and be part of your local wild space - everyone’s welcome.

Booking

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

Dogs on short leads. Visitors with dogs must stay on the paths and keep dogs on a two metre lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife. Some areas of the site may have a temporary no dog policy in place - please observe signage on site.

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What to bring

Please bring a pair of sunglasses that have either the CE mark or UV400 rating as we will be using torches that produce UVA light.

Uneven under foot. Sturdy footwear recommended.

To find out more about Sweet Briar Marshes and to join our keep informed mailing list visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/SweetBriar 

 

Accessibility on reserves

Accessibility
We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.

Important Information

Important Health and Safety Information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring sun cream, water and a sunhat.

Refund Policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website Home | Norfolk Wildlife Trust for event updates.