The countdown has begun for Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s biggest annual event which showcases the work they do to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.

The two day Wildlife Celebration event, being held once again at Trebah Garden near Falmouth, takes place slightly earlier this year, on April 23 and 24, and the trust expects another big weekend with people travelling from around the county to enjoy the host of wildlife activities.

Visitors will be able to get up close wildlife as well as taking part in a variety of country craft activities, including creating wildlife homes.

There will also be nature walks and rockpool rambles, and Fox Club, the trust’s junior section will be running fun and creative activities for young wildlife lovers, whatever the weather.

Trebah Garden’s director Nigel Burnett said: “We are delighted to again play host to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and support such a worthy cause.”

“This will be the third consecutive year we have partnered the trust for their weekend and we look forward to working with their team to welcome their members and supporters as well as our garden visitors so everyone can enjoy, learn and participate in the trust’s work and activities.

“If last year’s success is repeated, it looks set to be our busiest weekend of the year.”

Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre will be bringing along some of their animals, including owls, hawks, buzzards, mice and even snakes. The British Trust for Ornithology will be pointing out Trebah’s wild birds to visitors, while rescued Cornish bats will be there with the Cornwall Bat Group.

Mark Nicholson, chairman of trustees for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: “As well as being a very enjoyable event, our Wildlife Celebration is a brilliant way for you to meet our people and find out about the work we do. And if anything you see encourages you to help us in conserving wildlife, by becoming a volunteer or a member, that's even better.”

Chris Betty, communications officer for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: “We are looking forward to another brilliant weekend at Trebah. The Wildlife Celebration is our way of sharing what the trust does for Cornwall with the public and at the same time giving visitors a brilliant weekend out. We love Cornwall and we love its wildlife, and this event showcases exactly that.”

“We hope that many visitors will feel as inspired as we are by the wildlife in Cornwall and join us not only for a great day out, but also want to get involved in the trust itself through volunteering, surveying, wildlife recording, or just through becoming members.”

Readers of the trust’s Wild Cornwall magazine can use a free entry flyer from the spring edition, otherwise the normal entry price is £9 for adults, £8 for seniors and £3 for children. The gates open from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Car parking is free and the café will be open.

For more details please go to www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlifecelebration