Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project
About the event
Join our Pine Marten Study Day to find out more about their lifecycle, ecology, and conservation, learn about restoration efforts, and enjoy a tour of Wildwood’s mustelids.
The day begins in the Education Centre at Wildwood with an introduction to Pine Martens, their decline, lifecycle, ecology and conservation. After a short break, there will be an update on the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project.
After lunch, there will be tour of Wildwood’s mustelids, including otters, badgers, and pine martens.
Timetable for the day:
10.30am Welcome and introductions
10.40am Presentation: Intro to the mustelid family – leading to pine martens decline, lifecycle, ecology
11.40am Break
12pm Presentation: Pine marten Conservation and
South East Pine Marten Restoration Project part 1.
12.50pm Lunch
1.30pm South East Pine Marten Restoration Project part 2.
1.50pm Look at mustelid specimens in classroom
2.20pm A visit to see the mustelids in the park
Polecats, badgers, otters, pine martens
3.30pm Finish
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
1. Understand the ecology and conservation of Pine Martens
2. Learn about restoration efforts
3. Identify mustelid species and their characteristics
Suitable for beginners
Led by Suzanne Kynaston, Conservation Officer and co-leader of the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Accessible toilet
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Cafe/refreshments
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Disabled parking
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Parking
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Toilets
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What to bring:
Notebook and pen, appropriate clothing, packed lunch and drinks
Includes disabled parking area, accessible path-ways and ramps throughout the park, disabled toilets and free wheel-chair and mobility scooter loans available on request.