On Saturday 17th May, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will bring the countryside into the heart of Chippenham with Country Comes to Town, a free, family-friendly event taking place at Monkton Park.
The event taking place between 10am and 4pm offers a chance to find out more about the Trust’s work across Wiltshire through a mix of interactive experiences, educational activities, and fun for the kids. Visitors can explore how everyone can play a part in supporting local wildlife and building a more sustainable future for wildlife and people!
Activities on the day will include:
- Wellness activities run by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Wellbeing team
- Fun nature-themed arts and crafts
- Information on local conservation efforts, including projects like Vincients Wood
- Plus, a smoothie bike, hook-a-duck, plant stall and more
A range of local environmental groups will also be taking part, giving visitors the chance to learn about different aspects of nature, conservation, and community projects. Attending organisations include:
- Wiltshire Bat Group
- Wiltshire Beekeepers Association
- Chippenham Collective
- Chippenham Youth Council
- Baydons Meadow Wildlife Group
- Cycle Chippenham
- Wiltshire Geology Group
- Wiltshire Ornithological Society
- Waste Not Want Not
- Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
- Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy
- Zero Chippenham
- Zero North Wilts
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust extends its thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Chippenham Town Council for their generous support, helping to make this community event possible.
With free entry on the day, why not visit to enjoy a fun and educational day out for all the family!
Visit Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s website for more info.
