Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 69

COUNTRYSIDE, WILDLIFE & FARMING life Operation Seahorse events in August For more information about any of these events contact the Wildlife Trust on 01983 533 180 or visit www. hwt.org.uk Monday 6 at 10am Rockpool Rummage - Bring the family and join Wildlife Trust staff to explore the rocky shore at Bembridge Ledges and discover the wildlife hidden there. Please bring drinking water, sun protection and suitable footwear to provide protection while rock pooling. No dogs please. Park at the Lane End car park near the Lifeboat Station then use the steps to get onto the beach, turn right and walk for about 200 yards. Thursday 9 from 10am-4pm Marine Awareness Day at Fort Victoria Find out about Operation Seahorse, our local marine life and what you can do to help, while the children take part in the plaice race, have their hand painted like a cuttlefish or enjoy the Cool Seas Roadshow. Saturday 11 from 10am-4pm Pictures: Page 68: Sea Shells by Alan Price - Above: Snakelocks - Left: Seagrass by Steve Trewhella - Bottom: Polycera Marine Discovery on Ryde beach - Find out about Operation Seahorse, our local marine life and what you can do to help, while the children take part in the plaice race, have their hand painted like a cuttlefish or enjoy the Cool Seas Roadshow. The day will also include a sand art display with children producing their own artistic pieces. Thursday 23 from 11am-3.30pm Shoresearch Wildlife Trust Marine Officer, Vicky Swales, will be giving an illustrated talk about the Shoresearch project from 11am-12noon. After lunch, a practical rock pooling session will take place on the beach to the right of the Lifeboat Station between 1.30 and 3.30pm. Please remember to bring sun protection, drinking water and suitable footwear for this part of the day. No dogs please. For the afternoon, please park at the Lane End car park near the Lifeboat Station. Booking for the talk is essential. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a charity. Join today and help your local wildlife www.hwt.org.uk Island Life - www.islandlife.tv 69