Community Event Alert: Volunteer Enrollment - Lackford Wetlands
Suffolk Wildlife Trust, a county nature charity that cares for over 7,100 acres of land across 50 nature reserves, is inviting nature enthusiasts to join them at a free event at Lackford Lakes, near Bury St Edmonds. The event, open to anyone interested in supporting Suffolk Wildlife Trust's efforts to protect local wildlife and natural environment, takes place between 11am and 2pm and requires no booking.
At the event, attendees can expect a variety of educational, interactive, community, and family-friendly activities. Suffolk Wildlife Trust organises a wide range of events, including educational talks, workshops, nature walks, community discussions, volunteer celebrations, and family activities.
For instance, attendees might find themselves participating in workshops like "Discovering the Secret World of Lichens," combining talks with interactive fieldwork. There could also be Junior Wildlife Watch sessions for children, held regularly at Holywells Park, and opportunities to engage with the 2025 Wilder Communities initiative, a local community program aimed at conservation actions.
The event is a great opportunity to meet Trust staff and volunteers to hear first-hand about volunteering for Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Volunteers play a crucial role in the Trust's conservation mission, and there are various ways to get involved. Attendees can learn about volunteer roles and opportunities by contacting the Trust directly, visiting their official website or event pages, or attending open volunteer days or community meetings.
Attendees are advised to keep dogs on a lead at Lackford Lakes to protect wildlife and delicate habitats. While no specific parking information is provided, the event location can be found on What3Words at pencils.reckons.complies. The Public Space Protection Order applies to the reserve.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust runs over 300 events every year and engages with local schools, communities, farmers, and businesses to help bring back nature. The Trust relies on the support of volunteers to carry out its work for nature. For more information about the event, such as specific facilities or contact details, attendees are encouraged to visit the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's website or contact the Carlton Marshes centre.
- Suffolk Wildlife Trust invites nature enthusiasts to learn about volunteer roles and opportunities, as volunteers play a crucial part in their conservation mission at nature reserves.
- Attendees can find various ways to join the Trust's efforts, such as by contacting the organization directly, visiting their website, or attending open volunteer days or community meetings.
- For nature lovers interested in home-and-garden and outdoor-living lifestyles, supporting Suffolk Wildlife Trust's work through donations or volunteering at nature reserves can create a fulfilling connection with local wildlife and natural environments.
