Events
Open days and seminars for the public, land managers and river restoration specialists will be held throughout the project, raising awareness of the river system and sharing what we have learned.
The events we will be holding are listed below. Detailed information about each event will be added as it becomes available.
Open days
- Date
- date to be confirmed
- Place
- location to be confirmed
Two open days will be held at selected restoration sites for local communities and interest groups, one each in the upper and lower Avon. The days will be organised with the Living River Project and will be open to all.
Restoration techniques seminars
- Date
- date to be confirmed
- Place
- location to be confirmed
Three seminars will demonstrate and share the information and knowledge gained during this project and will draw on expertise gained from other projects and the EU, especially in relation to the Natura 2000 network and the Water Framework Directive. UK and EU river restoration managers, competent authorities and academic institutions will be invited to attend.
Workshops
- Date
- Next workshop - October 3rd 2008
Four site workshops will be organised to discuss the restoration work. These will involve practitioners including conservation specialists, river managers and land managers.
The next workshop will be held on October 3rd and is aimed at local authorities, Environment Agency, Natural England and other bodies with a statutory role in managing European designated sites. Places are limited, so please contact elaine.swiffen@naturalengland.org.uk to register your interest in attending.
Community conservation day
- Date
- Laverstock fun day - July 19th 2008
- Place
- Laverstock sports and social club
STREAM has joined forces with Laverstock Sports & Social Club and Downlands & Watermeadow Trust for an action packed fun day. STREAM, Living River and the Downland & Watermeadow Trust wildlife experts will be on hand from 3 - 5pm to give children young and old a chance to try river dipping. Other activities include a chance to see what happens underwater on the River Bourne, a nature trail, magnetic fishing and racing Pooh sticks!
More details can be found in Laverstock fun day web flyer (PDF 402kb)