FROM ‘flying’ like a bird thanks to the magic of virtual reality to learning about the plastic polluting our oceans, families can enjoy a host of free interactive activities at The Hive in Worcester for Earth Day.
The event, which involves University of Worcester students and staff alongside many other organisations, takes place on March 31 from 11am until 3pm and is a chance to find out more about the ways in which we all can do our bit to help the environment.
The University of Worcester’s director of sustainability, Katy Boom, said: “We’ve designed the day to be hands-on, fun, and full of surprises. Whether you arrive with a plan, or simply walk through the door, we want people to dive in, explore every stall, and discover something new. It’s a brilliant opportunity for families in particular to get involved.”
A huge blow-up ‘Earth balloon’ will be on display in the atrium. University of Worcester students will be running stalls looking at a variety of environmental and sustainability-related topics.
Dr Kate Ashbrook, senior lecturer in Biological Sciences at the university and Chair of the Worcester Swift Recovery Group, will be leading an interactive stall focused on swifts, an urban nesting bird. Children will be able to try a Virtual Reality experience that lets them ‘be a swift’, swooping and soaring across the university’s Lakeside Campus.
A big part of the event centres on celebrating and protecting local wildlife. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the Worcester and Malvern RSPB group, and Worcestershire County Council will all be on hand, with the council showcasing its new Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Beyond wildlife, there will be plenty more to discover, from Fairtrade to Worcestershire Vegans and Veggies and teams exploring air quality with Worcestershire Regulatory Services.
Outside The Hive, West Mercia Police will provide free bike security marking.
