Connect with nature: Free Railworld Wildlife Haven Visit
Thursday 24 April 2025
13:30 – 15:30
Celebrate Earth Month with us at ARU
Could you do with a break and some peace with time to reflect?
Want to explore nature?

Railworld Wildlife Haven -  Creating improved biodiversity and habitat for wildlife
railworld.org.uk

Discover this inspiring conservation project led by Brian Pearce MBE. Learn how passionate volunteers turned a derelict coal yard into a thriving inner city wildlife sanctuary. Join them for a guided tour and presentation, where they’ll explain the site’s 'Circular Economy', its strong commitment to sustainability, and the Volunteers 40-year ‘Environmental Mission.’

Meeting point: University House Foyer 13:00 Thursday 24 April
You will be met by some of the Peer Wellbeing Mentors. You will be able to spot them as they have blue hoodies with Peer Wellbeing Mentor written on the back.

Getting to Railworld: We will all walk to the Wildlife Haven. It is about a 20-minute walk from ARU. If you need to request alternative transport please email: wellbeingmentors@aru.ac.uk

Finishing time: We will visit the Nature Reserve from 13:30 – 3:30pm, we will then all walk back to campus for 16:00

All you need to bring is some outdoor shoes, a waterproof and warm jumper. Maybe bring some snacks too

Purchase your free ticket today to book your place on this activity