About the event

What to expect

Morning session (outdoors on Shapwick Heath):

• Guided walk to a peatland restoration site
• Hands-on nature survey using quadrats, ID guides and hand lenses
• Get to know mosses, dragonflies, and hidden wetland wonders

Afternoon session (back at the Avalon Marshes Centre):

• Get creative with poetry and map-making inspired by the bog
• Play dialect games and share local stories
• Help us shape what happens at the Peat Fest celebration on 9 August

And then…

• (Optional) Return to the Avalon Marshes Centre on Saturday 9 August to take part in our public Peat Fest celebration!
• Join in planting a bog garden
• Take part in creative peat-based activities
• Meet artists from Art and Energy, and step into the mossy portal!
• Share what you've made and learned

Why come along?

• Make your voice heard about the future of our local landscape
• Learn new creative and environmental skills
• Connect with other young people and local organisations
• Be part of something bigger: help create content for the Peatland Manifesto and take part in the South West Peat Fest celebration

Important info

• This event is outdoors for part of the day – please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes
• Free to attend, but spaces are limited to 20 young people. All materials provided.
• Vegetarian lunch and snacks provided (please let us know any dietary needs when booking).
• Accessible options are available for those unable to join the morning walk – join us at lunchtime for the creative afternoon
• Travel bursaries are available for those who would not otherwise be able to attend – just let us know when booking