Friday 13th September 2019 7.30pm -10.30pm Creatures of the Night Join Ely Local Group and Ely Wildlife Watch as they investigate the night-time denizens of Roswell Pits. Although humans tend to head indoors as darkness descends, sunset is the cue for much of our wildlife to emerge. Using bat detectors and moth traps we aim […]
Saturday 14th September 2019 10am - 12noon Great Fen Colour with Nature Collect berries and natural materials from around the reserve to make natural paint or dye. Make a tie dye or create some artwork. Wildlife Watch is for primary school aged children 6yrs – 12 yrs. Children under 8 yrs must be accompanied by an […]
Saturday 14th September 2019 10.30am - 12.30pm Hinchingbrooke Wildlife Watch/ Greenwatch - Migration Rings Second bird-ringing session of the year followed by pond dipping to compare changes in pondlife from June. Wildlife Watch is for young people who are interested in everything to do with nature and the outdoors. It is aimed at 6-12 year […]
Sunday 15th September 2019 2pm - 4pm Discovering the Geology of the Fen Edge and Great Fen A guided tour of fenland geology starting at the Fen View Heritage Centre and taking in the Holme Fen Posts and Trundle Mere. Chris Donnelly of the Cambridgeshire Geological Society will be leading this event providing an insight […]
Wednesday 18th September 2019 10am - 4pm Lino Printing Workshop with Sorrell Kinley Join local print artist, Sorrell Kinley, to create your own print design inspired by nature! Explore the stunning Nene Wetlands and get inspired before returning to the visitor centre to learn how to create beautiful printed designs based on your ideas. Attendees will […]
Wednesday 18th September 2019 2pm - 5pm Come and join Froglife: Save the Frogs! and CPARG for a FREE afternoon event of presentations and discussion about the status of amphibians internationally including the UK and what can be done to save them. Speakers will include Dr Kerry M. Kriger, Founder, Executive Director and Ecologist of […]
Friday 20th September 2019 10.30am - 12noon Little Bugs Club 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! Cost: £4 per child. Contact 01487 815524 or at [email protected] to book your place(s) or to get further information, accessibility advice or […]
Friday 20th September 2019 7.30pm - 9.30pm Nature Reserve management from 500' up Join Bourne Area Group for a talk from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust's Head of Nature Reserves, Dave Bromwich, on managing nature reserves from the sky. Dave will be taking us on a tour around some of the Trust’s nature reserves from a gyrocopter; from […]
Saturday 21st September 2019 10.30am - 3.30pm Nene Wetlands Optics Day with Opticron Come along to our 'try and buy' day with knowledgeable Opticron staff on hand to advise and answer any questions. A wide range of Opticron binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and assorted accessories will be available to test with great views across the waters […]
Saturday 21st September 2019 10.30am - 4pm Peterborough Vegan Market Vegan Markets UK is back in Peterborough with another huge outdoor vegan market! The market will be packed with over 50 stalls selling a huge variety of vegan products from great local businesses. Find a whole host of mouth-watering food stalls, eye-opening lifestyle brands, luxury […]