Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites the local community to its very first May Celebration event
Somerset animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, announces its very first May Celebration fundraising event on Monday 27th May, located at the sanctuary’s site in the Blackdown Hills, near Chard.
Taking place this upcoming bank holiday, Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s May Celebration fundraising event is being held in celebration of wildlife and all it has to offer, hosting a range of immersive experiences across the stunning 72-acre site. The event lineup includes a variety of engaging animal activities and countryside adventures, designed to educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages with proceeds supporting the Ferne Animal Sanctuary urgent appeal.
Curious creature lovers can look forward to animal activities at the Creative Corner, such as exploring Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s diverse pond life, including baby newts, pond snails, beetle larvae, and water boatmen. The Creative Corner will also be leading guided wildlife walks for exclusive insight into various wildlife species that call Ferne Animal Sanctuary home, including a tour of the bug hotels, dubbed ‘Fernehenge’.
Adventure loving wildlife fans will be welcomed to join interactive sessions offering the opportunity to learn wilderness survival skills to mastering the art of den building and tree identification.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary is excited to welcome local businesses, Ollie Dogs and Friends, and Dantyllewishes at the May Celebration event, offering an array of wildlife photography taken in Somerset and Devon. Every visit to the May Celebration supports Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s mission to provide care, shelter, and love to animals in need. Tickets cost £5 per adult and £1 per child.
Kevan Hodges, Chief Executive Officer at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, expresses his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, commenting, “We’re excited to invite the local community and beyond to our first May Celebration event, dedicated to delivering wildlife education, exploration, and enjoyment for all the family. Join us this May bank holiday as we celebrate our countryside surroundings and the animals that inhabit it. Every ticket sold is a life-changing chance for the animals we care for.”
Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a non-government funded charity that has provided refuge and rehabilitation to its animals for more than 80 years. Located in a Natural Landscapes area and nested in the Blackdown Hills near Chard, Somerset, Ferne Animal Sanctuary houses and cares for more than 300 animals on its 72-acre site.
To offer support to the urgent appeal, please follow this link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/urgentappealforferne
For more information about Ferne Animal Sanctuary, please visit www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org