Like every year, this Sunday 15 March sees the reopening of the Étangs du Romelaëre National Nature Reserve in Clairmarais. Thanks to Eden 62, which maintains this exceptional site all year round, we can once again enjoy free walks along the paths and observation posts to admire the local wildlife, all with free access from Sunday 15 March!
Thereopening of the park in early spring is also an opportunity to remind people of the importance of protecting and promoting these remarkable natural areas to the general public.A number of organisations are working to preserve the biodiversity all around us, and also to remind us of the best practices to observe in order to respect nature and help it to thrive. Here are a few organisations to (re)discover and meet at exhibitions, conferences and workshops:
- Eden62 manages La Grange nature in Clairmarais, but also protects and maintains nature and organises themed nature outings with specialist guides to learn more about the biodiversity around us.
- The Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels Hauts-de-France ‘s mission is to help us discover and protect nature. For example, it organises nature outings and volunteer work in natural areas to preserve the flora and fauna.
- The Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale protects our environment and teaches us how to contribute to it by improving our knowledge of the flora and fauna, notably through a number of informative brochures (the “mini-guide du parc” collection) and practical workshops held throughout the year.
- Les Réserves Naturelles de France: This site will help you discover the nature reserves near you, as well as the inventory of listed flora and fauna. A mine of information to explore!
- The Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux Hauts-de-France (Bird Protection League of Hauts-de-France) offers bird-counting workshops, nest-box and feeder making, awareness-raising and advice on how to encourage biodiversity in the garden, in particular by creating an LPO refuge in your own garden, and a call for volunteers…
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
– The tourist advisors at the Saint-Omer Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide information on documentation and ways to discover the Audomarois marshlands and nature reserves: 03 21 98 08 51 or by e-mail at contact@tourisme-saintomer.com
– Would you like to take action to protect the environment, become a volunteer or simply take part in nature workshops or outings?
Visit the respective websites or Facebook pages below of these different organisations to find out more about all their missions, advice, brochures and not-to-be-missed events, so that you can all do your bit for the environment!