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Illuminate: biofluorescence in nature

Discover an invisible natural world on a night time adventure and experience nature in a whole new light. We’ll explore and discover a different perspective on nature as it glows in the dark creatures under the light of a UV torch. This is a new and emerging conservation technique; join us as we make new discoveries together.

Nature is never predictable and we're just as excited to see what comes to life under ultraviolet light. It could be some of our incredible invertebrates and the extraordinary organisms which love to grow upon Sherwood's ancient oak trees.

As the sun sets you will head off along trails to explore an unseen natural world. The route will be approximately 1.5 miles and will follow our main visitor trail.

This event will use UV torch light to view nature at night. If you have a high sensitivity to light, please take this into account when deciding to book this event. Please inform staff upon booking. Safety glasses will be available for use during the event.

Please wear long clothing, good sturdy footwear and bring waterproofs.

Please bring a small normal torch with you if you have one.

Upon arrival, parking is located in the St. John's Hut car park on forest corner w3w spinners.grew.prayers. Please make your way in to St. John's Hut (blue building next to the car park) for the start of the walk.

This event is not suitable for dogs.

Discover an invisible natural world on a night time adventure and experience nature in a whole new light.

We’ll explore and discover a different perspective on nature as it glows in the dark creatures under the light of a UV torch. This is a new and emerging conservation technique; join us as we make new discoveries together.

Nature is never predictable and we're just as excited to see what comes to life under ultraviolet light. It could be some of our incredible invertebrates and the extraordinary organisms which love to grow upon Sherwood's ancient oak trees.

As the sun sets you will head off along trails to explore an unseen natural world. The route will be approximately 1.5 miles and will follow our main visitor trail.This event will use UV torch light to view nature at night. If you have a high sensitivity to light, please take this into account when deciding to book this event. Please inform staff upon booking. Safety glasses will be available for use during the event.

Please wear long clothing, good sturdy footwear and bring waterproofs. Please bring a small normal torch with you if you have one.

Upon arrival, parking is located in the St. John's Hut car park on forest corner w3w spinners.grew.prayers. Please make your way in to St. John's Hut (blue building next to the car park) for the start of the walk.

This event is not suitable for dogs.

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