A Time Travelling Walk Through Saltmarsh

Dumfries and Galloway Council Environment Team & SCAMP

Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich sources of food for many other breeds of birds, including lapwing, redshank and skylark.

Human also have a relationship through time with the merse and its inhabitants. Saltmarsh is also our friend, helping prevent flooding, taking the energy out of storm waves and helping to purify water.

Meeting at Annan Museum we will investigate the artefacts and historical stories linked to the merse (Saltmarsh).  From there we will embark on a walking adventure with Solway Coast and Marine Project’s (SCAMP) ecologist, Nick Chisholm, to explore the human relationship, ecology and condition of the Annan merse. Finishing off with a brain storm about the challenges and opportunities there may be for the merse in the future.

We will be walking across undulating landscape with ditches. This means the ground is uneven and rough in places. We will be hoping for a lovely sunny Autumn day but just in case, please come dressed for the weather and the terrain. 

Event Type: Outdoor 

Event: Free

Accessibility Details: We will be walking across undulating landscape with ditches. This means the ground is uneven and rough in places

Event Capacity:15

Age Restriction: 8 +

Booking Details: BOOKING ESSENTIAL