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Students in wellingtons standing in shallow river with nets.
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Event Details:

Drop in any time between 12pm and 4pm. Activities include:

Bushcraft Skills. Try a shelter building challenge and make your own natural water filters.

River Dipping. Delve beneath the surface and discover who lives in the watery world of the River Petteril.

Collage Making.

Face painting.

‘Bash the Balsam!’ Have fun, let off steam and do your bit for nature! Join Jenni, our Volunteer Coordinator and some of our ERT volunteers to help us clear Petteril Vale of Himalayan balsam. This invasive non-native species stops native plants from growing and contributes to the erosion of riverbanks. Never bashed balsam before? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how and it’s really easy!

A young person in long grass looking for woodland fauna.

More information

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tania Crockett, Learning Coordinator on 01768 866788 or email [email protected]

This event is supported by Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project led by Eden Rivers Trust with a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Good to know...

Here's some useful information if you're planning to join this event. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tania Crockett, Learning Coordinator on 01768 866788 or email [email protected]

  • Getting here:

    Petteril Vale, in the Petteril Valley, below Petteril Bank Primary School. 

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  • What to Wear:

    Wear/bring wellies/sturdy shoes and old clothing you can ‘explore’ the woods in!

  • What to Bring:

    Drinks, hats, sunscreen and waterproofs (just in case).

  • Facilities:

    Please note, there aren’t any toilet facilities at Petteril Vale.

Location

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Petteril Vale Discovery Day 2025

Explore the wild river valley below Petteril Bank with FREE activities, drop-in, and taster sessions throughout the day.

Price: Free

Organised By: Eden Rivers Trust

Location: Petteril Vale

This is a drop in event, Come along and spend an hour or stay for the afternoon