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Otter survey training
Learn how to spot and record evidence of otters, with Somerset Otter Group.
Bird ID and river walk
Take a stroll along the River Culm and learn about Blackdown Hills’ birds, with Somerset Ornithological Society and British Trust for Ornithology.
Monitoring riverflies
Training for volunteers to learn how to monitor river quality and identify freshwater invertebrates, to support the Culm Community Crayfish project.
Bats by the Riverside
Discover the different species of bat living along the River Culm. Talk and guided walk with Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project
Family river dipping
Explore the incredible underwater world beneath the surface of the River Culm.
Bat walk and talk
Join a local bat expert for a short illustrated talk about bats. There will then be a walk around Coldharbour Mill and the nearby River Culm to discover which species can be found in the area. Bat detectors provided.
River Culm Fair and Soap-Box Derby
A day of fun for all the family with live music, a barbecue and bar. Take part in children’s activities and learn about the endangered crayfish living in the River Culm. Powered only by gravity, a selection of ingenious contraptions will be racing in the fabulous soap-box derby.
The industrial past of the River Culm
Uncover industrial heritage of the River Culm through an illustrated talk from local millwright, mill historian and historic building surveyor, Martin Watts.
All about crayfish
Join crayfish specialist Nicky Green for an illustrated talk on native and invasive crayfish species in the UK, and find out about the 2018 crayfish survey results from the Culm Community Crayfish project.
