Sunday Birds with Mind, Body + Earth
Join us for a family-friendly bird spotting session on the longest day of the year!
We'll meet outside The Garden Cafe then walk around St Ann's Well's Garden together, learning to spot and identify birds using our sight and sound, and the Merlin App. We'll be joined by a couple of RSPB volunteers who will help us spot and identify birds along the way.
No experience needed - just curiosity!
The RSPB will kindly be providing some binoculars.
Zines available to add to your ticket - which includes bird bingo! Win bingo and win a prize 🐦
The walk will end with a picnic together. Bring your own lunch and blanket.
The cafe at St Ann's Well Garden will be open from 10:00 should you wish to purchase any drinks or snacks on the day.
Age: This is a family friendly event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule:
11:30 - Arrive & welcome outside the Garden Cafe.
11:45 - Bird spotting session begins around the Gardens, with help of RSPB volunteers
13:00 - Picnic + bird bingo results 🐦
14:00 - Finish
What to bring:
Picnic lunch and blanket
Comfortable shoes
Binoculars if you have them (some provided by the RSPB)
Download the Merlin app beforehand (if you want)
Weather appropriate clothing
Water
Accessibility:
Flat, accessible green space - suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids
Drop in and out as you need to
Quiet moments throughout the morning
Fidget toys available on the day
Public toilets available in the building between the cafe and nursery (open daily 10:00–18:00)
Changing Places toilet available in a separate unit opposite the nursery.
Photography & filming: We'll be taking photos on the day. We'll ask for your consent before photographing you. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, just let us know on the day.
About Common Ground: Common Ground is a series of outdoor gatherings in Brighton's green spaces, run by Mind, Body + Earth. Gathering as neighbours, treating green spaces as meeting places and sanctuaries.
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We're grateful to our funders: Innovate UK, Chalk Cliff Trust, Sussex Community Foundation, and Enjoolata Foundation