Natures Rare Treasures

Explore rare species at United Downs Raceway: expert talks, site visit, & racetrack cycling for kids

Nature’s Rare Treasures on 28 June is your chance to explore the biodiversity of the United Downs Raceway, which contains several rare/threatened species.

In the morning session experts will deliver talks on the incredible rich flora, fauna, butterflies, mosses and liverworts found at the site and their importance. In the afternoon we invite you on a journey with our team of experts, visiting the United Downs Raceway to discover these rare treasures of nature first hand.

And for children and young people there is the chance to pedal-power your way around the racetrack! Please bring helmets!

You will hear from:
Dr Marcus Rhodes – an ecologist and conservation scientist, Dr Rhodes is the Chair of Cornwall Butterfly Conservation and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Exeter, Cornwall.
Matt Stribley – born in Truro and trained as a civil engineer, Matt is the Regional Recorder for Cornwall with the British Bryological Society.
Dr Colin French – born in Redruth, Dr French has a PhD in Palaeoecology and has been the West Cornwall Recorder for the Botanical Society for Britain and Ireland for over 30 years.

All sessions are free to attend but you will need to reserve your place for the morning session. Lunch will be provided, with donations requested for refreshments.

For more information and to reserve a free place, please visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/105573 or contact us at [email protected]