The public are invited to explore the wonders of urban wildlife with The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and some very special guests.

The digital event ‘Spotlight on Urban Wildlife’ takes place on Friday 26th June at 6:30pm, led by Emma Thompson and Andy Slater.

It focuses on the wonders of urban wildlife and how nature can be accessible for everyone.  Members of the public are invited to register for the event, send in questions for special guests and share their urban jungle stories. 

Special guests include well-known and respected wildlife presenters David Lindo (The Urban Birder) and Kate Bradbury, an award winning wildlife gardener and author. They will be helping the audience to discover and celebrate local wildlife and explore the benefits of connecting with nature. Kate and David will also facilitate a live question and answer session during the event.   

This event will also enable the Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust to place a spotlight on the wealth of green space across Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Celebrating 40 years of protecting natural habitats, the Trust aim to take viewers on a wild adventure as they warmly highlight the importance of wildlife, and how easily accessible it is for everyone across the region. Emma Thompson, Head of Fundraising and Communications said:

“Connecting with wildlife has huge benefits to our health and wellbeing and with the challenges that many of our much loved species face, the more people who know about and care for their local wildlife the better we will be able to protect it.”  

Viewers will also be invited to become more involved with the Trust to reverse wildlife decline by registering for e-newsletters to hear about news and opportunities including future digital events and to donate to their 40-year fundraising appeal.

For more information, or to register for the event, visit bbcwildlife.org.uk/urbanwildlife.