Wednesday 23rd October 2019 10am - 12noon Meeting Magical Mammals Join a Ranger for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the park and then see what minibeasts also make their home here. We will hopefully get to see Voles, Mice and Shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and […]
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 10am - 2pm Investigating Bones! Come along, don your white coat and discover more about amazing animal skeletons. Use real bone clues to investigate what owls eat for breakfast! Get close to animal skulls and take part in other fun bone discovery activities. Meet at Paxton Pits Environmental Education Centre. No […]
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 10.30am - 3 pm Great Fen Creepy Crawly Fun Join us for a day of family fun discovering the creepy crawlies of the Fen. Join us for den building, crafts and nature based activities. Why not bring a picnic and stay all day? Cost: £5 per child, adults free No need […]
Thursday 24th October 2019 10.30am - 12noon (morning session) Bushcraft - Shelter Building Come along to find out how to build your own wild shelter and have a go at creating your own. Suitable for children over 7yrs old only Children must be accompanied by an adult - maximum 2 children per adult Cost: £5.50 per […]
Thursday 24th October 2019 10.30am - 12.30pm Willow Lantern Making Workshop Children and adults are welcome to come and create your own magical willow lantern to light up the Park as part of our Autumn Festival week. You can take your lantern home or help us decorate the Park and return for our magical lantern […]
Thursday 24th October 2019 1.30pm - 3pm (afternoon session) Bushcraft - Shelter Building Come along to find out how to build your own wild shelter and have a go at creating your own. Suitable for children over 7yrs old only Children must be accompanied by an adult - maximum 2 children per adult Cost: £5.50 […]
Friday 25th October 2019 10am- 4pm Fabric Moth Workshop Join local artist, Olivia Wilson, and create your own textile moth inspired by the real thing! Explore the wonderful world of moths and study the real things up close before designing and creating your own fabric moth masterpiece. Textile artist, teacher and creator of the magical […]
Friday 25th October 2019 10.30am - 12noon Tree Hunt and Broomsticks Once again, the witch has lost her items in the trees. Find the trees, find the items and she'll reward you with your very own broom stick to fly away home on. Children will make their broom stick from the Park's wood resources. Suitable […]
Saturday 26th October 2019 - Sunday 3rd November 2019: 10am-4pm Look for skulls around Skew Bridge Lake and then collect a prize! Pick up a trail sheet from the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre throughout October half term, find the skull pictures around Skew Bridge Lake, identify them and collect a prize! Trail is just under […]
Saturday 26th October 2019 10.30am - 3pm Willow Lantern Making Workshop Children and adults are welcome to come and create your own magical willow lantern to light up the Park as part of our Autumn Festival week. You can take your lantern home or help us decorate the Park and return for our magical lantern […]