COUNTRYSIDE enthusiasts will be able celebrate Worcestershire's natural beauty and wildlife during a week of activities.

This year is the 20th anniversary of Worcestershire Wildlife Week, which runs from Sunday, May 5 until Sunday, May 13 and organised by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

Julie Clark, access to wildlife officer said: "This year we have a superb calendar of events planned by many Wildlife Trust volunteers and other organisations to help us celebrate the week. The beginning of May is a wonderful time to get out into the great outdoors.

"Many of the Trust's woodland reserves are blooming with beautiful bluebells while the dawn chorus is in full swing. Meadows are flourishing with a fantastic array of wildflowers and the wonderful wetland reserves are busy with waterfowl and their young.

"There is something to appeal to everyone during the week. If you are old or young, a keen naturalist or a novice, there is an event for you."

Activities include the chance to hear the dawn chorus at Chaddesley Woods Nature Reserve with reserve manager, Mervyn Needhamon Saturday, May 12 To book a place contact 01562 777461.

For further information about what's going on during Wildlife Week visit the Trust's website on www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk.