About the event

Taking place as part of the 2026 City Nature Challenge, we'll be hosting a big Black Country Bioblitz at Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve on Saturday 25th April, 10.00 - 14.30!

You can join us for FREE guided walks led by our knowledgeable staff throughout the day, or simply visit us at our stall to pick up some spotter sheets and wild ID guides to head out to discover wildlife on your own. Our guided walks will take place at the following times:

10.30-11.30: Wildflower Walk

Come and discover fascinating flora and a wealth of flower facts with our Conservation Manager, Jake, who will highlight as much as possible across the reserve's grassland, woodland and canalside paths - there will be lots to learn!

12.30-13.30: A Big Bug Hunt

Join Andy and Rachele from EcoRecord on a big bug hunt! With sweep nets and viewing pots on hand to help you get up close to these tiny treasures, there will be bees, butterflies, beetles and bugs galore!

No booking necessary, everybody is welcome to join us throughout the day and we look forward to seeing you there!

Throughout the day we'll be encouraging everyone to use the free iNaturalist app (find it in whichever app store you use!) to photograph and identify the wildlife they see - this will help to show the whole world how wild we are as we collect records to lift us up the City Nature Challenge leaderboard!