Family wildlife events organised in Alderney
A series of wildlife-themed activities are due to take place in Alderney next month.The Alderney Wildlife Trust has organised its Step into Spring programme between 10 and 28 April with the charity saying there were activities for people of all ages.The activities include bat and hedgehog walks, a marine tank exhibition and guided seabird tours around the coast.The full list of events can be found on the charity's website along with information about costs.
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