Report highlights biodiversity of Madingley Hall gardens
Cambridge BioBlitz 2014 was held on 28 June in the grounds of Madingley Hall, home of the Institute of Continuing Education. The results are now in, with the event recording over 380 species of plants and animals!
Read the full report on BioBlitz 2014 (PDF, 202 KB)
Ed Turner, Teaching Officer in Biological Sciences at the Institute of Continuing Education, said: "This amazing number of species demonstrates how much hidden biodiversity can be found in the UK countryside. This is only a snap-shot of the total number of species that are probably in the area around Madingley. I think this result shows how much there is to be excited about wildlife in the UK and I hope the event will encourage more people to learn about local natural history."
Roz Wade, Education and Outreach Officer at the Museum of Zoology, said: "Despite the patchy weather, the event was well-attended by members of the public and experts, with almost 300 people coming to help along to help! This event really shows how much can be achieved in a short space of time when an enthusiastic team of people are involved. The next Cambridge BioBlitz event will be held at the Botanic Garden on the 12 June 2015 and more details will posted soon on the University Museum of Zoology website. We hope to see you there!"
The event was coordinated by the University Museum of Zoology, the Institute of Continuing Education and the University of Cambridge Public Engagement team.
