Tue, 18 Feb
|Southsea Rock Garden
UV Night Walks with James Wylie
Explore, Connect and Wonder within the world of insects. Take your ultraviolet torch and discover the rare glow of nature
Time & Location
18 Feb 2025, 18:00 – 19:00
Southsea Rock Garden, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PG, UK
About the event
Reserve your places here:
EXPLORE
Equipped with a UV torch and surrounded by biofluorescent insects ready to be found, you'll be led around a set area but with the freedom to explore it how you choose.
CONNECT
Use the UV torch to see insects and their habitat in a new light. Discover the rarely seen biofluorescence emitted by nature, a natural reaction to the UV light that makes these organisms glow!
WONDER
Led by natural history photographer James Wylie, you'll get an insight into why these insects glow. We'll also discuss ideas around what biofluorescence tells us about the hidden reality that insects live in.
Where?
The Rock Gardens along the Southsea seafront. Meet outside of the Pyramids Centre (what3words: ///dairy.forum.pencil)
If driving, there should be ample parking along Clarence Esplanade.
If taking public transport, take the Stagecoach 23 bus to South Parade Pier. It's approximately a 5-10 minute walk from there along the seafront.
When?
These UV Night Walks are dedicated to Half Term. Occurring on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th February 2025.
Please meet at The Rock Gardens for 6pm.
Remember to wrap up warm!
I look forward to seeing you! - James