SAFFRON Walden Museum welcomed visitors to a day of nature and discovery as part of the Uttlesford Big Green Festival.
The Big Green Day was held on Saturday, June 6, offering families and visitors a chance to celebrate wildlife while encouraging sustainability and community action.
Charlotte Pratt, natural sciences officer at Saffron Walden Museum, said: "Big Green Day brought people together to explore local wildlife, sustainability, and simple ways to support nature at home.
"It was a pleasure to work with our partners to create a day full of discovery and practical inspiration for visitors of all ages."
The museum teamed up with community partners, museum staff and volunteers to deliver a packed programme.
The Essex Field Club shared moths collected overnight, which visitors helped identify before they were released unharmed later that day.
Newport River Group displayed American signal crayfish, an invasive species they are working to control, as well as river water samples containing invertebrates and sticklebacks.
The group explained how these indicator species can reveal water quality and pollution events.
Saffron Walden Community Shed showcased handmade bird boxes and other practical ideas to help people create homes for nature.
Visitors also explored natural history items from the museum’s collection, including badgers and hedgehogs, alongside more unusual specimens currently featured in the exhibition Life, Celebrating 100 Years of David Attenborough, which runs until September 6.
The day included hands-on activities for all ages, including building bug hotels and planting sunflower seeds.
These workshops were led by the museum’s gardening club, which is working to turn the museum grounds into a haven for wildlife and visitors alike.
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The event was designed to engage families and individuals in learning about sustainability and positive environmental action.
Further nature-themed activities are planned for the school summer holidays.
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For more information, call 01799 510333 or email museum@uttlesford.gov.uk.
