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Heritage Open Days

20-09-19 13:00 - 15:00

A Heritage Open Days Walk …

Salmon have not been able to live in the River Don for over 200 years. Obstacles in the river such as weirs, and industrial pollution led to their disappearance. However, since the 1970s organisations have been working hard to restore the river and now salmon have been seen in the Don.

On this guided walk, Don Catchment Rivers Trust Trustee, Chris Firth MBE, will guide you along the river from Lady’s Bridge to Meadowhall explaining how the river has recovered. You will see the new fish passes and easements recently installed and there is always the possibility of seeing some interesting wildlife along the way.

This is a linear walk starting at Lady’s Bridge in Sheffield and ending at Meadowhall. You can park at Meadowhall and get the tram into the city centre, or there are several car parks in Sheffield. The walk is guided one way, and you will need to make your own way back. The walk should last approximately 2 hours.

Booking essential … click here to book

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  • 15-09-24 11:00 - 19-09-24 15:00
    Find our stall at Cusworth Hall Museum & Park. Find out about how DCRT are reconnecting rivers and wetlands for nature. We will be hosting Brook Explorer nature activities for parents and children to learn together. Find our stall for pond dipping and bug-hunting.

    For children over 5 years old, please note all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

    Find our stall by the middle fish pond
    What three words: ///faced.husky.swooning (click here)

    Pond-dipping starts at: 11am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm
    There are limited spaces for walk-ups, pond-dipping pre-booking is recommended via eventbrite click here, please book one ticket per whole family.

    Bug-hunting is 11am-3pm - no booking needed, just drop-by

     

    Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the All Hands on the Don project
    Part of Heritage Open Days

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