A Butterfly’s Eye View of Conservation: talk Wednesday 13 February 2019 7.30pm - 9pm An illustrated talk by Andrew Bladon on behalf of Dr Ed Turner. Dr Edgar Turner is Academic Director in Biological Sciences and at the Institute of Continuing Education; Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology; and a Fellow at Clare […]
An illustrated talk about how to make your garden attractive to a wide range of wildlife with plenty of useful practical tips. This illustrated talk by Iain Webb of the Wildlife Trust BCN is perfectly timed to enable you to make your garden more wildlife friendly in 2019 and will be full of useful tips […]
Join the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) Hugh Hanmer to learn more about Britain's owls and how 'Project Owl' is helping to shed more light on these fascinating and charismatic birds. Owls are fascinating and charismatic birds and a favourite with so many of us. However, owing to their largely nocturnal lifestyle there is much […]
Join members of the Bourne Area Group (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust) for a talk on the LoveLincsPlants project with Project Officer, Aidan Neary. Project Officer, Aidan Neary based at Trust HQ, will be our guest speaker this month. This National Lottery funded project aims to create and preserve a collection of plants from Lincolnshire and to train and […]
Build a wooden nest box to take home and learn all about nests as part of National Nest Box Week. Providing nesting sites is a great way to encourage the birds in your local patch. Come along to this event and build your own wooden nest box to put up in your garden. You will […]
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. No need to book. Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions Cost: £1 per sheet. Saturday 16th February 2019 10am - 3.30pm Further days: […]
Build a wooden nest box to take home and learn all about nests as part of National Nest Box Week. Providing nesting sites is a great way to encourage the birds in your local patch. Come along to this event and build your own wooden nest box to put up in your garden. You will […]
Become a Wild Estate Agent at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve: Monday 18th February - Friday 22nd February 10am - 2pm. Join in the fun at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with lots of hands-on practical activities all about local wildlife. 'Brook, Burrow and Branch' - an estate agents specialising in homes for creatures - are looking to […]
Come and make a Bird Box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your Garden. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for Ages: 8+ Advisory information: Parental supervision will be required - involves use of tools including saw and hammer. Cost: £7 […]
Froglife Mapestry Display and Craft - Ferry Meadows Monday 18th February 10.30am - 3.30pm Come along to see Froglife's beautiful River Nene Mapestry on display! This 12-panel tapestry map of the River Nene and surrounding areas was created by over 1000 local people with the help of textile artist Liliane Taylor and the Froglife team. […]