Events Calendar
wetland birds
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
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. Led by our experienced staff, sessions will include activities such as bug hunting, natural art, story time and tool use, all based around ... Read More
Nene Valley Watch and Youth Rangers Bird and Reptile Surveys
Summer Leys , United KingdomJoin the Nene Valley Watch and Youth Rangers (suitable for ages 7 - 17yrs) as we survey the newly installed nest boxes and reptile mats at Summer Leys nature reserve. To help us to keep everyone safe, we ask that you do not attend if you feel at all unwell- we will offer full refunds for cancellations due to illness. ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteers and explore our biggest Northamptonshire nature reserve, the Nene Wetlands. The walk may include (weather permitting) a visit to Wilson's Pits, a stunning area of lakes, meadows and reed beds which is usually inaccessible to the public to protect its sensitive wildlife inhabitants. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the duration of the ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin one of our knowledgeable volunteers and explore our biggest Northamptonshire nature reserve, the Nene Wetlands. The walk may include (weather permitting) a visit to Wilson's Pits, a stunning area of lakes, meadows and reed beds which is usually inaccessible to the public to protect its sensitive wildlife inhabitants. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the duration of the ... Read More
Wildlife Eco Boat Trips
Visitor Centre, Coney Meadow, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UUWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Trips last ... 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
Wildlife Eco Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows , United KingdomWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Trips last ... Read More
Bat Paddle with Canoe2
canoe2 The Boathouse, Rushden Lakes, United KingdomCanoes 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 Trust experts just as the bats are starting to come out. You’ll then be taken on a guided walk of the Nature Reserve as dusk settles. Everyone will have the opportunity ... Read More
Bat Paddle with Canoe2
canoe2 The Boathouse, Rushden Lakes, United KingdomCanoes 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 Trust experts just as the bats are starting to come out. You’ll then be taken on a guided walk of the Nature Reserve as dusk settles. Everyone will have the opportunity ... Read More
Twilight Wildlife Eco Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. When the visitors leave, and the daylight begins to fade, the wildlife can become more active. Join us on a twilight trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee ... Read More
Early Bird Wildlife Eco Boat trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Before the city wakes up properly and all the visitors arrive, the wildlife can be more active as they look for breakfast. Join us on this early morning trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside ... 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