THE UNIVERSITY of Reading is set to host an outdoor event to mark National Meadows Day on Saturday, July 2.
Visitors will be able to enjoy Langley Mead nature reserve, off Hyde End Road, through guided tours and self-exploration.
The family-friendly event will explore the reserve’s wildlife and restoration to a traditional floodplain meadow.
The university’s Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Mark Fellowes, said: “Once again, we are inviting the local community to come and celebrate National Meadows Day with us at the beautiful Langley Mead nature reserve in Shinfield.
“The University is proud to offer this green space for everyone to enjoy throughout the year, giving people the opportunity to reconnect with nature.”
Langley Mead is 18 hectares of countryside along the River Loddon, owned and managed by the university.
Residents can enjoy its picturesque walking loops and wildlife throughout the year.
Working with ecological planning consultancy, EPR Ltd, the university has encouraged greater biodiversity and conservation through traditional management practices.
The event is open between 10am-4pm, with guided walks starting at 10am (Meet our Bovine Buddies), 1pm (Wild about Flora & Fauna) and 3pm (The Langley Mead Extension).
Information stalls will be on hand, providing wildlife spotter sheets for children.
Guests are not required to make bookings.
For more information, visit: www.reading.ac.uk
