Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
Flow Country Conference IV
March 21, 2017
The next Flow Country research conference will be held in Thurso between the 21st and 24th of March 2017 under the theme 'Thinking Big'.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference
November 29, 2016
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme is to focus on ‘Creating a Legacy for Peatlands’ in what is to be its 2016 conference. Having taken a break in 2015 following the conclusion of its previous series of conferences on ‘Investing in Peatlands’, this highly anticipated conference will focus on how we as a nation can improve the state of our damaged peatlands and ensure no further deterioration.
Flows Field Centre Open Day
October 22, 2016
The Peatlands Partnership’s new building opens its doors to the public
On Saturday 22 October the newly completed Flows Field Centre in Forsinard will open its doors to the public for the first time. This open day will give people the opportunity to explore the new centre and take part in a whole host of activities.
The Science and Beauty of Peatlands
October 22, 2016
Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley Street, St George's, Manchester
10:30am - 3:30pm
Peat bogs are richly biodiverse and a source of fascination for many scientists. Look at plant life, invertebrates and microbes through microscopes; see how bogs store carbon and affect water and find out more about the preserving powers of peat.
Hear a new poem about Lindow Man by Ralph Hoyte and Lindow Man's last thoughts re-created by archaeologist Rick Turner.
Making Moor Space
September 27, 2016
LIFE+ Project – Restoring the Humberhead Peatlands Mid-Project Workshop
Discover the Secrets of Carmarthenshire's Peat Bogs
September 17, 2016
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne - 11am - 4pm
A fantastic day of activities is lined up to celebrate all things 'boggy' without having to get your feet wet:
Bogtastic
July 26, 2016
Come along and join in all things fun to do with bogs, rivers, wildlife and history on the beautiful landscape of Exmoor.
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