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Monday 26th August 2019 10am – 11.30am A fun 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 of 2yrs […]
£3.50
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Tuesday 27th August 2019 12noon - 3pm Join our Education Team to find out who calls the lakes of Ferry Meadows home. This is a Drop In event, so no need to book. Suitable for everyone aged 5yrs+. Find us from 12noon to 3pm, on the corner of Lynch Lake, nearest the Visitor Centre. FREE event […]
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Tuesday 27th August 2019 1pm - 1.45pm Our summer season of "Tuesdays at Two" concerts ends with a duo concert by viola player Leon King, returning after a very successful solo concert with us last summer, and pianist Emily Smith, who also appeared last summer, when she played the cello with The Stringlers. They will […] |
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Wild Wednesday: Discovery Den - Ferry Meadows Wednesday 28th August 2019 10am - 2pm Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This is a drop in event, no booking required, just come along. Cost: £1 per child per craft made, paid on the day. Next Wild Wednesday […]
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Wednesday 28th August 2019 10.30am - 3.30pm Spend a summer's day at the Great Fen with loads of family activities to try. Join us for family fun, including pond dipping, den building, crafts and nature based activities celebrating all things Great Fen. Why not bring a picnic and stay all day! Suitable for families. Cost: […]
£5
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Wednesday 28th August 2019 1pm - 2pm Talk by Dr Hilary Marlow (A Rocha). Wednesday at One takes place at 1pm on Wednesdays usually during term time only but there are extra sessions to coincide with the Gaia Earth exhibition. The talk is followed by a light lunch for those who have time to stay. […] |
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Thursday 29th August 2019 10:30am-12:00pm or 2pm-3:30pm Look for and learn about the fascinating invertebrates that live in the Nene Wetlands. Join us in our wonderful education area and discover the creatures that call it home, guided by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. This event is most suitable for ages 3+ and children must be accompanied […] |
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Friday 30th August 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 […]
£55
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Saturday 31st August 2019 10am - 4pm The Flying Aces competition will bring enthusiasts to Ferry Meadows from afar. Why not go along and see the experts at their best. Peterborough Model Flying Club (PMFC) was formed in 1938 and is one of the oldest and most successful model flying clubs in the country with […] |
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Tuesday 3rd September 2019 12noon - 3pm Join our Education Team to find out who calls the lakes of Ferry Meadows home. This is a Drop In event, so no need to book. Suitable for everyone aged 5yrs+. Find us from 12noon to 3pm, on the corner of Lynch Lake, nearest the Visitor Centre. FREE event […] |
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Wednesday 4th September 2019 10am - 4pm Growing a Healthy Community Garden - Challenging Behaviour and Cultivating Resilience Sponsored by Dobies and delivered by an experienced psychotherapist and trainer, this session at the Green Backyard will help anyone involved in community growing think about how they deal with challenging behaviour if and when it arises. […]
£20
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Wednesday 4th September 2019 1pm - 2pm Talk by Rachie Ross (Christian Climate Change) entitled "Christian responses to climate change : from apathy to action". Wednesday at One takes place at 1pm on Wednesdays usually during term time only but there are extra sessions to coincide with the Gaia Earth exhibition. The talk is followed […]
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Wednesday 4th September 2019 6pm -7pm Autumn Swish hosted by Backyard Food and the Green Backyard Bring along those items you no longer wear and swap them for something new to you 😊 , updating your wardrobe in a way that is friendly to both environment and wallet. FREE event. Wednesday 4th September 2019 6pm […]
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Wednesday 4th September 2019 7pm - 9pm Bat Walk Join our Park rangers and members of the Cambridgeshire Bat Group for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the Park to try and spot the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for all over 5yrs olds Cost £5 per person. […]
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Thursday 5th September 2019 10am - 12pm BSL Guided History and Heritage Walk with a Ranger Join Ranger Chris Rollason on a walk exploring the rich heritage and amazing historical features found within Nene Park. This walk is delivered in spoken English by a Park Ranger along with a British Sign Language interpreter. The walk […]
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Friday 6th 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 Wildlife […]
£55
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Sunday 8th September 2019 2.30pm - 4pm Summer Music in the Park We are delighted to welcome a variety of musicians to the Park on Sundays during the summer months. On 8 September, Peterborough Salvation Army Citadel Band will be playing at around 2:30pm. This will take place close to the Visitor Centre. Pull up […] |
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Monday 9th September 2019 10am – 11.30am A fun 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 of 2yrs […]
£3.50
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Monday 9th September 2019 1.15pm - 3.15pm 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: September 9th – Living Things and Their Habitats Aimed […]
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Wednesday 11th September 2019 1pm - 2pm The King's School Eco-Group will present their work and the perspectives of the younger generation. Wednesday at One takes place at 1pm on Wednesdays usually during term time only but there are extra sessions to coincide with the Gaia Earth exhibition. The talk is followed by a light […]
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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 […] |
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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. […]
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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 […]
£4
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
£40
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Saturday 21st September 2019 11.30am - 3.30pm Backyard Market The last #backyardmarket of the summer. This will be part of a bigger site event, helping to mark and celebrate The International Picnic at The Green Backyard. #market #food #local #ethical #sustainable #vegan #shoplocal #sustainablepeterborough FREE admission. Saturday 21st September 2019 11.30am - 3.30pm Green Backyard, […]
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Saturday 21st September 2019 12noon - 4pm Join us for our annual celebration of international cuisine and culture. Bring along some food to share and enjoy meeting people and tasting food from the many cultures that make up Peterborough. Friends, family, children and grandparents are welcome at this inclusive celebration of diversity and community. Backyard […]
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Saturday 21st September 2019 7pm - 8:30pm Nene Wetlands Bat Walk Join us for a bat filled evening in the Nene Wetlands! Despite bat populations in the UK declining considerably over the past century, bats in the Nene Wetlands seem to be thriving and 4 different species are regularly recorded on the reserve. Join us for a brief introduction […]
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Sunday 22nd September 2019 1pm - 4pm Introduction to Therapeutic Plants Join Medical Herbalist Nicola Fenton for an introduction to the therapeutic properties of plants. You will begin to explore the medical uses of a few plants. This FREE course is suitable for everyone over 18 years old. Please advise the tutor of any allergies […] |
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Monday 23rd September 2019 10am – 11.30am 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 of […]
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Wednesday 25th September 2019 4.30pm - 7.30pm Introduction to Outdoor Cooking Join The Green Backyard's grower Lauren Kendrick for a chance to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire. We will be cooking delicious food outdoors, using locally harvested produce. This FREE course is suitable for everyone. Please advise the tutor of any food allergies or intolerances […] |
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Friday 27th 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 […]
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Friday 27th September 2019 1pm - 3pm Great Fen Spitfire Film Public Showing Join us at Ramsey Heights Countryside Centre to view our film showing the excavation of the 1940’s Spitfire from area within the Great Fen. There will be a chance to ask questions and enjoy a cuppa after the viewing. Cost: £3 per […]
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Friday 27th September 2019 3.30pm - 6.30pm Introduction to Outdoor Cooking Join The Green Backyard's grower Lauren Kendrick for a chance to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire. We will be cooking delicious food outdoors using locally harvested produce. This FREE course is suitable for everyone. Please advise the tutor of any food allergies or intolerances and […] |
4 events,You can make a big splash at PE1 this Recycle Week! Join Peterborough One Retail Park for a FREE event* on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September and meet a 50ft sperm whale, after which you can embark on an aquatic adventure with tales of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean […]
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Saturday 28th September 2019 2pm - 4pm Join Spalding Wildlife Watch kids club as they take a canoe trip down the Coronation Channel and get a closer look at local wildlife. Wildlife Watch is great for kids from around 6 to 14 years who want to find out more about wildlife and the natural environment. All […]
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Saturday 28th September 2019 4pm - 7pm Introduction to Outdoor Cooking Join The Green Backyard's grower Lauren Kendric for a chance to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire. We will be cooking delicious food outdoors, using locally harvested produce. This free course is suitable for everyone. Please advise the tutor of any food allergies or intolerances […]
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Saturday 28th September 2019 5pm - 6.30pm and Sunday 29th September 2019 8am - 1pm Workshop: Small Mammals Identification and Surveying with Peter Pilbeam Capture and identification of small mammals will be demonstrated in this workshop along with a range of related aspects of work on small mammals. The evening session will be used to […]
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Sunday 29th September 2019 10am - 12pm One of Thorpe Gate RiverCare Litter Pick's regular Sunday sessions, one starting from the steps behind Asda on the river bank, the other starting from the bridge by the Boathouse. Please wear sturdy footwear. If you have not litter picked with us before please contact Harry Machin at […]
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Sunday 29th September 2019 11.30am -12.30pm Recycle Week - What goes in what bin To celebrate #RecycleWeek we will be holding an informal discussion about how to recycle correctly. Come and join us for a chat about what goes in what bin as well as exploring alternatives to reduce the amount we put in overall. […]
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Sunday 29th September 2019 12noon - 3pm Introduction to Therapeutic Plants Join Medical Herbalist Nicola Fenton for an introduction to the therapeutic properties of plants. You will begin to explore the medical uses of a few plants. This FREE course is suitable for everyone over 18 years old. Please advise the tutor of any allergies […]
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Sunday 29th September 2019 2pm - 4pm Paxton Pits Greenwatch Come along and learn about conservation. Greenwatch is suitable for Secondary-aged young people. Meets on the fourth weekend of each month, 2pm-4pm. Contact Debbie McKenzie, Education Centre Manager on 01480 473161 or at [email protected] Suitable for children and beginners. Contact 07912775210/07734478475 or at [email protected] for […]
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Sunday 29th September 2019 4pm - 7pm Introduction to Therapeutic Plants Join Medical Herbalist Nicola Fenton for an introduction to the therapeutic properties of plants. You will begin to explore the medical uses of a few plants. This free course is suitable for everyone over 18 years old. Please advise the tutor of any allergies […] |
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Wednesday 2nd October 2019 4.30pm - 7.30pm Introduction to Outdoor Cooking Join The Green Backyard's grower Lauren Kendrick for a chance to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire. We will be cooking delicious food outdoors using locally harvested produce. This free course is suitable for everyone. Please advise the tutor of any food allergies or intolerances […] |
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Friday 4th October 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 […]
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Friday 4th October 2019 7.30pm - 9.30pm Wildlife Road Trip Fun and facts plus a few surprises as Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams recount their wildlife adventures. Natural history broadcasters Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams team up to perform this informative and amusing wildlife show packed with fascinating facts and fun. Their exciting journey is […]
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Sunday 6th October 2019 10am - 1pm Introduction to Therapeutic Plants Join Medical Herbalist Nicola Fenton for an introduction to the therapeutic properties of plants. You will begin to explore the medical uses of a few plants. This FREE course is suitable for everyone over 18 years old. Please advise the tutor of any allergies […]
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Sunday 6th October 2019 10.30 am - 3 pm Rothschild's Bungalow Open Day Come and join us for a chance to see inside the historic Rothschild’s Bungalow which sits in the heart of Woodwalton Fen. This captivating building gives a glimpse into the past pursuits of the founder of the Wildlife Trusts and wildlife conservation […]
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Sunday 6th October 2019 4pm - 7pm Plot to Plate Join our Grower, Lauren Kendrick, for this free 6 week course on growing and cooking food - from plot to plate, where you will learn how to plan and grow a range of food and use them to prepare a different dish each week using […] |