LLyfrgell Maindee Library +, 79 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8BY
Friday 25th October 19:00 - 20:00
About 'Beyond the Seawall' an Evening Talk with Ed Drewitt - Llyfrgell Maindee Library
Twice every day, as the tide ebbs, the muddy waters of the Severn Estuary drain away to reveal around 100 sq km of intertidal land, a complex mosaic of saltmarshes, mud flats, sand banks, and rocky foreshore.
These habitats are home to a wide range of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else. Many are specially adapted to live in the harsh intertidal zone, with its widely fluctuating temperatures and salinity. Together they create an ecosystem as rich and varied as any tropical rainforest.
Highlights include:
- Introduction to the landscape, history, and environment of the Severn Estuary & the wider Gwent Levels
- Identification of the intertidal zone, key habitats and species
- Introduction to surveying and wildlife recording
This is a FREE event at Llyfrgell Maindee Library to promote understanding and appreciation of intertidal habitats and to encourage species recording across the Gwent Levels. Species recording is an invaluable way to understand the effects of human activity on the natural world.
Refreshments provided!