Wednesday 11th September 2019 7.30pm - 9.30pm Looking for the Goshawk - the lost raptor A personal, narrative account of the natural history of this mystery-shrouded bird of prey: how it lives, where it lives, and why it might be missing from our lives. Conor Jameson, author and conservationist, has worked for the RSPB and […]
Please note this event is now fully booked Thursday 12th September 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm Green Networking Our impact on the world, as a growing human population, is undeniable, and action must be taken sooner, because there may not be a later. Globally we are using more resources than the planet can renew each year. […]
Friday 13th 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 13th September 2019 1pm - 2.30pm Mindfulness Walks New to the Great Fen! Guided mindfulness walks around the reserve at Ramsey Heights Countryside Centre. Come and join Sue McRichie for an introduction to Mindfulness techniques whilst walking in a beautiful natural habitat. Cost: £3 per person No need to book in advance. Contact Great […]
Friday 13th September 2019 5.30pm - 9.45pm Bat Paddle An early evening paddle followed by a bat walk with a Wildlife Trust expert at the Nene Wetlands. Canoes will depart Canoe2’s base at Rushden Lakes. After a peaceful early evening paddle on the River Nene you will be met back at Rushden Lakes by your […]
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 […]