Pennywort Patrol Walk

Guided walk. Join East Mercia Rivers Trust on a guided Pennywort Patrol Walk as part of the Festival for the Future at the University of Lincoln, an award-winning sustainability festival that brings together local communities, organisations, researchers and businesses to explore positive action for nature, climate and the environment. The festival showcases projects, activities and events that inspire people to make a difference in their local area and learn more about environmental challenges and solutions. During this approximately 5km guided walk (around 2 hours), you'll discover more about Operation Pennywort, an ongoing project focused on monitoring, mapping and managing floating pennywort along the River Witham. Floating pennywort is a highly invasive non-native aquatic plant that can spread rapidly, blocking waterways, reducing biodiversity and increasing flood risk. Led by volunteers and staff from East Mercia Rivers Trust, the patrol will provide an opportunity to learn how this invasive species is identified, why it poses a threat to local rivers, and how community-led monitoring plays a vital role in protecting Lincolnshire's waterways. Participants will help survey sections of the river, record sightings and hear about the wider work of the Trust to improve and restore river habitats across the region. Whether you are interested in wildlife, conservation, citizen science or simply enjoy exploring the outdoors, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a practical environmental project while learning more about the special habitats of the River Witham. Pennywort Patrol Walk 📅 Thursday 5 November 🕙 10:00am 📍 Meet outside the Minerva Building, University of Lincoln 🚶 Approx. 5km guided walk (2 hours) Come along, meet like-minded people and help support efforts to tackle invasive species and improve the health of our rivers for future generations.