The event is celebrated annually to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.
It marks the 1971 adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran.
Eight organisations from across Guernsey’s environmental sector including La Societe and the Nature Commission will be gathering at the only Ramsar site on Guernsey to learn more about its rich biodiversity.
‘World Wetlands Day is a recognition of how wetlands, including coastal sites like Lihou, are critical ecosystems that support biodiversity, help regulate climate, and benefit our lives,’ said Nature Commission CEO Jessi Jennings.
‘The event on Saturday brings together local environmental charities, scientists, and volunteers interested in nature – come along for a chance to meet them, find out about what’s being done locally to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems, and to take part in celebrating this area.’
The event starts at 10.15am with a talk on the importance of the site, and continues with a beach clean, crab and eelgrass and intertidal survey, which continues until the causeway closes at 1pm. There is no charge for the day but any donations will go towards Lihou Trust and Clean Earth Trust.
Participants are advised to bring warm, waterproof clothing and wellies.
More information can be found on the Nature Commission website.
You need to be logged in to comment. If you had an account on our previous site, you can migrate your old account and comment profile to this site by visiting this page and entering the email address for your old account. We'll then send you an email with a link to follow to complete the process.