Go with the flow as city celebrates waterways

Nature-lovers can learn more about the importance of water spaces in supporting nature, biodiversity and the natural world at a water themed art display in SouthGate that is opening to coincide with the start of the Festival of Nature, the UK's largest free celebration of the natural world.

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The theme of the festival this year is water and the art display, inspired by the River Avon's movement and wildlife, will 'float' above SouthGate for the duration of the festival, which takes place from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 15.

The canopy will encourage visitors to reflect on the city's waterways and will feature willow fish made by pupils from St Martin's Garden Primary School, St Michael's Junior Church School and Roundhill Primary school during a workshop facilitated by artist, Julie Starks, as part of the Literacy Trust, Young Readers Programme.

An accompanying nature trail featuring illustrations, created by local artist Marian Hill, will offer a closer look at the river's wildlife.