Chris Packham’s family nature day at Conkers in the National Forest
Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – On the 10th of July, 2010, The BBC’s Springwatch presenter Chris Packham will be visiting the award-winning Conkers attraction in The National Forest, offering visitors his insights into the natural world.
Television presenter Chris Packham is a wildlife expert, photographer and author with a passion for conservation and the environment. He has travelled the world extensively in pursuit of all things that slime, sting and scratch. The event will be an awareness-raising campaign aimed at encouraging families to learn more about the environment and natural world, whether it be in their back garden or a local park. Chris will be taking visitors on a journey through some of the world’s key habitats and be taking part in a book signing for his newly released, Chris Packham’s Nature Handbook. Visitors not only have the chance to gain an insight in to the natural world, but also to meet the wildlife expert in person. Families can connect with the wildlife that live around the grounds and discover how the natural world really works through exploring the sights, sounds and smells. They will learn about the plants, animals, weather and ecological processes at work and find out how best to interact with the wild while still conserving it. The event is sure to be a fantastic day, appealing to both the young and older generations in an informative and educational, yet very fun and light hearted manner. Chris Packham will be speaking in the covered amphitheatre from 1pm until 3pm. Normal admission fees and opening times apply for entry to Conkers on the day of the event and all of the many activities and experiences such as the Conkachoo train, ranger activities and the Barefoot Walk will be running as usual. As well as all the exciting things to do on the day, Conkers has now introduced an interactive exhibit in the Discovery Centre. The newly opened exhibit lets visitors observe the changing of the seasons as they walk through the enchanted forest, and see the leaves being kicked from underneath them as they move. For further information please visit http://www.visitconkers.com ENDS
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