Petteril Vale Discovery Day 2025
Explore the wild river valley below Petteril Bank with FREE activities, drop-in, and taster sessions throughout the day.
Drop in any time between 12pm and 4pm.
- Venue: Petteril Vale
- Dates: Sun 31st August
- Times: 12pm-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!
To help you make the most of your visit:
Everybody is welcome, however under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Wear/bring wellies/sturdy shoes and old clothing you can ‘explore’ the woods in!
Please note, there aren’t any toilet facilities at Petteril Vale.
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.
