Have you ever wanted to know more about Dartmoor’s wild upland landscapes – its beautiful moorlands and heaths? These are a vital home for many wild birds including migratory species, also small mammals, reptiles, plants and other life-forms, whilst being of vital importance to Dartmoor’s hill farmers for grazing and attracting visitors from all over the world.
Beautiful bell-heathers and ling are now in full bloom, forming gorgeous swathes of mauve and purple - but what is the difference between heath and moor?
To find out, come to Princetown on 9 September and join expert Dartmoor ecologist Sue Goodfellow, ex-senior ecologist and ex-Director of Conservation with the Dartmoor National Park Authority, for a lively illustrated morning talk, followed by an afternoon’s guided walk on moorland and heath.
The Botany and Ecology of Dartmoor’s Heaths and Moorlands starts at 10.30 am with the talk at the Old Duchy Hotel in Princetown, followed by a short botanical visit to the nearby Dartmoor Conservation Garden to learn about heath and moorland plants. Then we’ll drive in our own cars to the afternoon’s walk site for the guided walk (3.7 milles) on moorland near Bennett's Cross and the Warren House Inn.
The day finishes by 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch and good all weather walking gear.
It costs £18 for the whole day, low income concessions are £12 and under 16s are free. Booking is essential through Dartmoor Conservation Garden manager Pat Fleming, email: wylde@gn.apc.org or call: 01364 631233.
This event is organised by the Dartmoor Conservation Project, which manages a free public access educational garden, sited behind the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown. The wild-planted garden displays local native species set out in typical Dartmoor habitats, whilst also hosting ancient and historic granite features. It is a project of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, a membership conservation organisation that helps to conserve Dartmoor, and is supported by the Dartmoor National Park Authority.
For information on all related events visit www.dartmoorpreservation.com/events or www.dartmoor.gov.uk
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