Wildlife walks - family event

Step into nature this spring and discover the magic of wildlife walks with your family!

Perfect for explorers aged 7 to 11 with curious minds.  

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Tuesday 8 April

Our Feathered Friends

Test your stealth and listening skills with our Owl & Mouse Game. Can you hear like an owl or move as silently as a mouse? Next, take on the Nest Building Challenge and see if you can create a sturdy nest that can hold an egg. Keep your eyes peeled during bird Identification, spotting different species and learning their names and habits. Finally, bring a bit of nature home by making a Willow Bird Feeder together as a family, providing a tasty treat for garden birds.

Wednesday 9 April

Marvellous Mammals

There’s No Place Like Home - search for setts, burrows, roosts, and drays and discover the fascinating creatures that live inside. Then, step into the world of nocturnal hunters with the Bat & Moth Game, where you'll explore echolocation and try to evade capture. Put your observation skills to the test with the Wildlife Detectives Explorer Challenge, solving nature’s mysteries as you go. Finally, get creative with Clay Footprint Tiles, making your own clay imprints while learning how to identify mammal tracks.

Thursday 10 April

Amazing minibeasts

Get up close with nature and discover the world of minibeasts with these fun family activities! Take on the Pollinator Challenge, searching for flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and even night-flying moths. Join in the excitement of Minibeasts by Numbers, a lively action game for all ages. Race to blend in with nature in Camouflaged Caterpillars, a fun relay exploring how caterpillars protect themselves. Become a wildlife detective with a Minibeast Hunt - how many tiny creatures can you spot? Finally, get hands-on with Bug Homes, creating a mini-habitat for insects to leave in the arboretum.