About the event

Join us for a fun in-person adventure as we explore the hidden world of the snails and slugs that live in our beautiful Cornish landscapes!  

Whether you're a nature newbie or a seasoned slug spotter, this event promises surprises. By the end of the day we hope you will see these amazing lynchpins of the ecosystem as wonders of creation that deserve our love. There is even a Cornish word for snail hunt: Melwhessa. 

Come along and find out the answers to this quick quiz: 

• Do slugs and snails breathe? If so, how?
• Why might you be pleased to find a slug in your bathroom?
• How high can they climb?
• What do snails smell of?
• What is the name for a cluster of snails?
• Can they survive in water?
• What do you know about snail colours?
• Where is a snail's bottom? (polite q for where does the poo come out?)
• Where are you most likely to find them?