From Citizen Zoo

Join us for FestiVOLE - Our Water Vole Release Celebration Event with Dr. Amy-Jane Beer.

With the help of hundreds of volunteers 101 voles have been released back into our local river, the Hogsmill. Our family-friendly(*) event will celebrate the Hogsmill and this landmark achievement.

Hear a fascinating talk by Amy-Jane, biologist, nature writer and campaigner. She is the author of over 30 books on natural history, a Country Diarist for The Guardian, columnist for British Wildlife and a regular contributor to BBC Wildlife and Countryfile magazines. Her recent publication The Flow, is a beautiful and fascinating book that explores the UK’s rivers, including the Hogsmill ….and features our water vole project!

See the premiere screening of a film by wildlife filmmaker Molly McNamara-Langton showing the water voles being released into the Hogsmill.

Hear amazing water vole facts from Elliot Newton & Ben Stockwell

Join us for water vole themed craft-making activities and a book signing session with Dr Beer where you can purchase The Flow at an exclusive discounted price of £15.00 (RRP £18.99) Sales will also contribute to the water vole project.

(*) Suggested ages: 7+

Event Details
Doors Open at 2:00PM
From 2:30PM to 4:30PM

Location
The cornerHOUSE Community Arts Centre, Surbiton, KT6 7SB