Microbiology of the saltmarsh
Join Clive for a hands-on microscope session and discover the invisible life that makes the saltmarsh tick.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
There’s a whole world in the saltmarsh that most of us never see. Join National Trust volunteer Clive for a drop-in microscope session and get a glimpse of the tiny organisms, plankton, microbes and more collected from Newtown.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Accompanied children welcome
- Meeting point
Meet at the visitor Centre at Newtown
- Accessibility
Accessible parking and toilets available.
Upcoming events
Wellbeing Walk
Reconnect with Nature at Newtown National Nature Reserve
What is a saltmarsh? — talk with Dr Ian Hendy
Saltmarshes are among the most valuable habitats on the planet, but they're often overlooked.
World Saltmarsh Day guided walk
Join marine biologist and photographer Theo Vickers and Countryside Manager and ecologist Paul Davies for a guided walk through Newtown on World Saltmarsh Day.
Birds of the estuary and saltmarsh guided walk
Newtown’s estuary and saltmarsh are some of the best birdwatching habitat on the Isle of Wight, and this early morning walk is a chance to make the most of them.