Wednesday 8th January 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Fascinating Fungi: An introduction to mycology An illustrated talk on these diverse organisms that often only appear transiently for just a few days or weeks before disappearing again to spend most of their life hidden away. Peter Walker of Hunts Flora & Fauna Society will share his expertise […]
Thursday 9th January 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Barnack Hills and Holes NNR: illustrated talk Illustrated talk by Chris Gardiner about Barnack Hills and Holes NNR, covering the history, geology, wildlife and conservation management of this nationally important area of limestone grassland, famed for its pasqueflowers, orchids and butterflies. Chris Gardiner spent many years overseeing management […]
Saturday 11th January 2020 1pm - 7pm What on earth can Buckden do? A family event to highlight climate change is being held on Saturday 11th January from 1pm - 7pm at the Buckden Millennium Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden PE19 5UY. Activities will include display stands, food stalls, face-painting, VR and cinema. As well as visiting […]
Saturday 11th January 2020 2pm - 4pm Winter walk to explore the area around Roswell Pits looking for signs that animals are about even in the depths of winter. We may be lucky and see kingfishers and barn owls. The group is run by enthusiastic volunteers for school age children and their families. Price: £3 […]
Tuesday 14th January 2020 10am - 12.30pm Working in partnership with City College, we're offering a FREE 5-week course 'Winter Cookery on a Budget', every Tuesday 10am-12.30pm, starting on 14th January 2020. Taught by Tracey Brindley, the course will introduce you to a series of tasty, easy-to-cook vegetarian meals that won't break the bank. You […]
Sunday 12th January 2020 2pm - 3.30pm Wildlife Watch Bourne visit to Deeping Lakes Join the Bourne Wildlife Watch kids club as they have a go at some practical conservation work at Deeping Lakes nature reserve. Wildlife Watch is great for kids from around 6 to 14 years who want to find out more about wildlife […]
Monday 13th January 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. January 2020 sessions: Birds theme There are two Nature Tots sessions each month with […]
Monday 13th January 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. January 2020: Using Maps Aimed at […]
Tuesday 14th January 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Wildlife of the Norfolk Coast: talk This month, the South Holland Area Group (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust) will be joined by Geof Lee, for a talk on the Norfolk Coast, from Great Yarmouth to Long Sutton. Geof is a well-known naturalist and photographer, and will be giving us an […]
Thursday 16th January 2020 6pm - 7.30pm Gaia's Choir (Extinction Rebellion Peterborough) Gaia's Choir is an Extinction Rebellion choir based in Peterborough UK. Our first public outing was to sing under the earth in Peterborough Cathedral, to accompany a die-in, since then we have sung at several protests and developed a lively diverse community. We […]