Sunday 9th February 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm Rutland Water Wildlife Watch Group Slime Time. Discover how slimy slugs and snails help in the garden then have a go at making your own slime! Wildlife Watch Group meetings are for children aged 5 - 12 years old (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). This […]
Monday 10th February 2020 10am – 11.30am Nature Tots A fun twice monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. February 2020 sessions: Music and Animal Sounds theme There are two Nature Tots sessions […]
Monday 10th February 2020 1.15pm - 3.15pm Wild Home Educator Sessions Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running 2 hour sessions on the second Monday of every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme. February 2020: Once Upon A Time […]
Wednesday 12th February 2020 10.00am - 12.30pm Join the Great Fen Walking Group on a circular walk around Kimbolton ( about 5 miles.) Meet at New Sun Inn - Car park If you wish to stay for the lunch look at the web site newsuninn.co.uk. The pub has kindly offered to open early so we can […]
Wednesday 12th February 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm UK Ladybird Survey An illustrated talk on The UK Ladybird Survey which aims to encourage the recording of all species of ladybird, including non-native types, found within the UK. Ecologist Prof Helen Roy will summarise the methods and findings of The UK Ladybird Survey which involves the public […]
Thursday 13th February 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Project Godwit Illustrated talk about Project Godwit, a partnership between RSPB and WWT with funding from the EU LIFE Nature Programme, which aims to secure the future of the black-tailed godwit in the UK by increasing nesting success at the Ouse and Nene Washes . Illustrated talk by […]
Friday 14th February 2020 10.30am-12pm Little Bugs Club (Great Fen) A fantastic introduction to the natural world for pre-school children. Each weekly session is packed with activities, walks and games….be prepared to get mucky! Meet at the Visitors Centre. Price: £4 per child. Booking: Contact 01487 815524 or at [email protected] to book and for more information. […]
Holiday Trail Adventure at Ferry Meadows, Country Park Looking for something exciting and adventurous to do in the great outdoors? Then look no further, just come along to Ferry Meadows Country Park, and have a great adventure on their holiday trails. Armed with only a trail sheet and your wits, hunt and scavenge your way […]
Saturday 15th February 2020 - Sunday 23rd February 2020 10am - 4pm Nene Wetlands Winter Wonders Trail Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and head off around the lake in search of winter wonders. Identify them all, bring your sheet back and collect a prize! Booking and further information: Price: £2 per trail sheet […]
Monday 17th February 2020 10.30 am - 3.30 pm Build your own Bird Box (Nene Wetlands) February is a great time to put nest boxes up in your garden, ready for the spring. Why not come and make your own bird box in the Visitor Centre as part of National Nest Box Week? We have […]