Saturday 12th October 2019 10am - 12 noon Slugs and snails Take a walk around the reserve looking for slugs and snails, make some slime, and find out who’s snail is the fastest. Cost: £3 per child; £5 per family- a drink and snack are provided Contact 01487 710420 or at [email protected] to book place(s) […]
Saturday 12th October 2019 11:30am - 3pm Conker Championships and Apple Pressing Back to do battle for another year, the GBY is hosting its annual conker championships! And this year we'll be pressing (and tasting) apples too! Please arrive and be registered by 12pm if you want to take part in the championships and be […]
Sunday 13th October 2019 11am - 1.30pm Walking with livestock Learn how to safely walk and read livestock when you’re out and about in the countryside. Our South Lincs Warden, John Oliver will be joined by Andrew Bavin as they take you on a guided walk through Willow Tree Fen showing you how to stay […]
Monday 14th October 2019 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. Age: 2yrs+ Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age […]
Monday 14th October 2019 1.15pm - 3.15pm Explorers (KS2) Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running 2 hour sessions on the second Monday of every month for home schooled children (4-16). Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities with each month having a different theme: October 14th – Explorers Aimed at KS2. […]
Tuesday 15th October 2019 1pm - 1.45pm Our final classical "Tuesdays at Two" lunchtime concert of the year will be a return appearance by baritone Robbie Haylett (to the right in the picture), who last performed for us in 2016. He will be accompanied by British-Iranian pianist Orlando Shamlou (on the left in the picture), […]
Friday 18th October 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 No need to book in advance. Contact 01487 815524 or […]
Friday 18th October 2019 7.45 - 9.30pm Introducing lichens Wildlife Trust BCN Chief Executive Brian Eversham will be our guide to the beautiful, fascinating and complex world of lichen. Although you don't have to venture far to find lichen, with examples surrounding us on surfaces such as roof tiles, concrete, tree trunks and, of course, […]
Saturday 19th October 2019 10am - 3.30pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the school holidays 10am - 3:30pm £1 per sheet. No need to book just come to […]
Saturday 19th October 2019 11am - 12.30pm Autumn Explore at Lattersey Nature Reserve Come along to discover Lattersey Nature Reserve in the autumn - wildlife trails and themed craft activities for all the family. Enjoy Lattersey in its autumn colours, and discover the changes in the wildlife seasons. A self-guided trail will take you around […]