ShoreSearch November 2024 Survey - West Street Beach - Watchet

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ShoreSearch November 2024 Survey - West Street Beach - Watchet

Location:
West Street Beach , West Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0BG
Book
National citizen science survey of intertidal habitats.

Event details

Meeting point

West Street Beach - top of slipway

Date

Time
9:00am - 1:00pm
A static map of ShoreSearch November 2024 Survey  - West Street Beach - Watchet

About the event

Join our team of local volunteers to carry out a seashore survey as part of an ongoing survey of intertidal habitats along the Somerset coast. The data are being collated as part of a national survey being carried out by Wildlife Trusts across the UK. You do not need to have any prior experience of ecological survey work or of seashore ecology as there will be experts on hand to assist you.  Both complete beginners and people already trained in the ShoreSearch methods are very welcome. Somerset Wildlife Trust will provide all the sampling kit, survey sheets and identification guides. 

THIS IS THE LAST SURVEY OF THE SEASON SO WE WILL BE RETIRING TO A LOCAL HOSTELRY AFTERWARDS FOR A CELEBRATORY LUNCH/DRINK AFTERWARDS (OPTIONAL). Details to follow on booking.

 

Booking

Price

FREE

Suggested donation

Donations to Somerset Wildlife Trust gratefully received via our website or in person on the day.

Additional booking information

Please register via Eventbrite (even if you are already signed up as a ShoreSearch volunteer) using the above bookings button so that we can contact you with further details or changes to plans before the survey.

Know before you go

Mobility

This beach is not suitable for people with limited mobility

Wheelchair access

No

What to bring

Adequate and waterproof clothes appropriate to the weather. We will be out for up to 4 hours and conditions can change and be different out on the shore than inland. Please bring a snack and a warm drink.  The are public toilets or other facilities in the town. The shore is uneven, muddy and slippery and in places we will be walking through shallow pools and streams so wellington boots are strongly advised.   

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Parking information

Pay and display parking in the town.

Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet

Contact us

Mark Ward
Contact number: 07880754750