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A blue biofluorescent frog as seen under UV light

Biofluorescent frog (Credit: Creative commons)

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Biofluorescent walk

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.
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Explore night-time nature at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes and discover UV light’s hidden colours.

Event details

Meeting point

Meeting point at BMX track, Sloughbottom Park What3Words ///riots.warns.thanks

Date

Time
8:30pm - 10:00pm
A static map of NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Biofluorescent walk

About the event

*Tickets available to book from 14 July*

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.

 

Booking

Price

Free

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

Note that you will need to 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. Waterproof shoes or wellies 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

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.