Events Calendar
Birds
Oundle Wildlife Trust Group’s AGM and presentation
Oundle Methodist Church Hall Drummingwell Lane, Oundle, United KingdomThe Oundle Wildlife Trust's AGM will be followed by a presentation from local wildlife enthusiast and photographer, Richard Chandler, entitled 'Bird Photography - The Whys and Wherefores'. Admission £2. Refreshments available.
RSPB Family Bird Walks
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin local RSPB volunteers for a bird walk to learn about the resident and migrant birds found in and around Stanwick Lakes. Meet outside the Rangers Cabin at 10am. If you own binoculars please bring them, if not there may be some available to use thanks to the RSPB volunteers. Tickets cost £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for children. Booking available ... Read More
Birds of Prey Experiences
Nene Park , United KingdomJoin CJ birds of Prey for a bird of prey experience. The morning session starts with an introduction on how the birds are trained with various equipment that is used. There will then be an opportunity to have a hawk & a falcon fly to your fist. Some other species of birds of prey will also be shown. There is ... Read More
Winter Bird Walk
Ferry Meadows , United KingdomJoin Ranger Terry on a walk around the Park to see our winter bird visitors. Terry will point out the birds that have arrived to over-winter here as well as the ones that make the Park their home all year round. This walk takes place mostly on surfaced paths, the walks last approx 1.5hrs including time to stop and see ... Read More
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Event
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome to Stanwick Lakes for a morning of bird activities, thanks to the local branch of the RSPB Love Nature. Drop in for children's activities, join a guided bird watching walk and (as long as the weather is fine) get close up to birds at a ringing demonstration. You can also find out how to take part in the RSPB Love Nature's Big Garden ... Read More
Osprey Talk
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin Ken from the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust for an informative talk and presentation about this wonderful bird of prey. Ospreys are large, fish eating, migratory birds of prey, once a common sight in England, but exterminated as a breeding species by the 1840’s. After a ground-breaking, ambitious re-introduction scheme a small but self-sustaining population has been established at ... Read More
Nene Valley Festival
Enjoy a 9 day programme of wildlife, culture and heritage events. More information coming soon!
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomRanger Rita's Animal Adventure is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets from the Nene Wetlands, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Learn fun facts about the animals and join in the interactive activities - can you jump like a frog, ... Read More
Bat Walk
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp
Bat Walk
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp
Wildlife Explorers – the Holly & the Ivy
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin the Wildlife Explorers at Stanwick Lakes to discover the natural traditions of Christmas. The RSPB Wildlife Explorers is a nature group for children aged 4 to 12 that meets monthly at Stanwick Lakes. Meetings are active, hands-on and give children the opportunity to explore their local nature reserve, learn about wildlife and have fun with other young people who ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Drop-in Crafts- February Half Term
Nene Wetlands Nature ReserveJoin our popular crafty drop-in sessions at the visitor centre and make or decorate a bird feeder. Come and pop by the Nene Wetlands visitor centre and have a go at making or decorating your own bird feeder, perfect for helping your local birds through the cold winter months! We will have a variety of crafts available to provide fun for ... Read More
Tracks and Signs
Nene Park , United KingdomWe will find out all about creatures that live in Ferry Meadows using the signs that they leave behind them. You will also get to take your own plaster of Paris track home with you.
Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHelp make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHelp make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHelp make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More
Nature Tots (Autumn)
Nene Park , United KingdomA fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. We will have two sessions a month, with the second session a month being a repeat of the first one, ... Read More
An Evening with Nick Penny
As part of the Nene Valley Festival, we are delighted to be welcoming Northamptonshire author Nick Penny to Lamport for a talk and book signing. Nick Penny will talk about his new book Call of the Kingfisher, which reminds us of the magic and importance of connecting with nature. The author has walked beside the River Nene at Oundle for ... Read More