Discover The Rocky Shore
Discover the amazing marine life of the Cornish coast with our rock pool sessions near Padstow. Join Wild Gorse to deepen your understanding and create lasting memories.
Enquire at wild.gorse.learning@gmail.com
What we offer
Rocky Shore Session (2hrs)
During the session you will learn about:-
Tides & water safety
The rocky shore environment
Plant and animal identification
Different rock pooling and handling techniques
Basic marine ecology
Environmental sustainability
Sessions are for all ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please go to 'Session dates' for availability (2025 sessions begin June 8th)
To ensure the safety of all, participants must be fit and able enough to navigate the rocky shore. We want to ensure our sessions are accessible and inclusive. Contact us at wild.gorse.learning@gmail.com so that we can make reasonable adjustments to the session for you if you have concerns.
Spring/Summer dates
June
Sat 14th @ 11.30am (Trevone)
Sun 15th @ 11.30am (Polzeath)
Sat 28th @ 11am (Treyarnon)
Sun 29th @ 12.00pm (Trevone)
July
Sat 12th @ 12pm (Trevone)
Sun 13th @ 12pm (Polzeath)
During Summer Holidays
July
Sat 26th @ 11am (Trevone)
Sun 27th @ 11am (Polzeath)
August
Sat 9th @ 11am (Treyarnon)
Sun 10th @ 11am (Trevone)
Sat 23rd @ 11am (Trevone)
Sun 24th @ 11am (Polzeath)
* Session time and location may change due to weather conditions or interest levels
Pricing
1 Child ticket - £20 (Includes 1 free parent)
*children must be supervised throughout the session
1 Adult ticket - £20
Sessions are for all ages
Packages for groups/ families /multiple sessions are available to enquire email wild.gorse.learning@gmail.com
Booking is done through email. Once your booking is confirmed you will be sent further location details and terms and conditions
What to bring with you
Rock pools can be very slippery places so please come suitably prepared.
- Closed-toed shoes are MANDATORY.. Trainers or water shoes, wetsuit boots are all great **
- Bring a wetsuit if you have one but it isn't a requirement.
- Wear clothes you are happy to get wet or sandy
- Bring water, sun lotion, hats, wet weather gear (if raining) and snacks (always a must)
**Please don't wear flipflops or barefeet. If you don't have shoes you won't be allowed to participate.
Wild Gorse will supply identification guides and collection containers for each participant.
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Your Guide
With a BSc in Marine Biology and MSc in Environmental Biology, I have worked in the conservation industry as a Ranger and Biologist. I have worked for both the National Trust and Wildlife Trusts across the UK and Scotland. My roles have involved habitat conservation and species monitoring, including protecting seabirds and a colony of 10,000 Grey Seals in Norfolk.
I've worked on different projects all over the world from participating in a Loggerhead turtle conservation project in Greece to conducting Goshawk surveys in Wyoming alongside the Shoshone Forest Service. I was also part of the Ranger Team that helped facilitate the filming of Sir David Attenborough's 'Wild Isle' documentary in Norfolk
I have also worked as an outdoor instructor and tutor and love sharing my passion for nature as an educator, leading wildlife walks and organising community and volunteer days.
I am a qualified first-aider and have an enhanced DBS
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