Wildlife Walk & Activities for Oakhaven

Oakhaven Hospice are holding fundraising Wildlife Walk and series of Wildlife Activities at the Downton Jubilee Walk on Saturday 30th September 2023 between 10am and 1pm and is open to all ages.

The one mile walk will take place around the picturesque lakes at the restored Downton Quarry.

 

The route will follow Downton Jubilee Walk, a new footpath that opened to the public in April 2022, and will take participants around the seven new lakes on carefully restored land, allowing them to observe the natural wildlife in the area – from badgers and bumblebees to bats and several species of birds. 

There will also be activities on the day for guest to get involved in, including:

• Wildflower and seed ball making workshops with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

• Bug hunting sessions with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

• A petting area with a Friesian therapy horse.

• Bird spotting talk and walk with a local bird specialist.

• A fun and educational wildlife activity trail to discover along the route with a Bug House to take home, if the full walk is completed, made by the Men’s Shed.

Entries cost just £5 per person, which includes one accompanying adult for a child entering, and £2 per extra adults. Payment taken at the entry gate.

Refreshments will be provided on the day.

Entry for the event will be via the Downton Manor Farm Quarry entrance, Milford on Sea, Lymington SO41 0LA

All the funds raised from entry fees will be donated to Oakhaven Hospice, a local charity that provides essential palliative and end-of-life care to those in need.

The quarry is owned by New Milton Sand and Ballast (NMSB) and to date, NMSB have raised over £21,000 for the local charity through a series of fundraising events since 2016.

About Oakhaven Hospice

Oakhaven Hospice is a local charity that provides free-of-charge palliative and end-of-life care to those in need across the New Forest and Waterside area. The charity relies on the support of the local community to fund its vital services and make a real difference to the lives of those who require its care.

The support they provide is invaluable to those who may be struggling or living in isolation to remain as independent as possible in their own homes.

Oakhaven Hospice

www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk