Events Calendar
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
‘Try before you buy’ Optics Event at the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomYour chance to ask an expert about all things optics and try out an extended range of models from the Opticron range, in the wonderful setting of the Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
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
Nene Wetlands – Family Bush Craft Session
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThese sessions are great fun for children and grown ups alike and are a great way to reconnect with traditional outdoor skills in the wonderful natural setting of the Nene Wetlands Education Area. Learn how to safely use knives to create firewood and other objects (depending on time), have a go at using traditional techniques to create fire, toast marshmallows ... Read More
Nene Wetlands- Dazzling Daffodils and Brilliant Bulbs!
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAs bulbs start to flower, heralding the start of spring, join us and learn more about how bulbs grow before decorating a ceramic pot in which to plant your very own daffodil! Close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get money off your ticket by selecting ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Wildlife Wander
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomEnjoy behind the scenes access and find out more about the wonderful Nene Wetlands with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club – 19th January
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLet your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area.
Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club – 19th January
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLet your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area.
Nene Wetlands – Wildlife Wander
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomEnjoy behind the scenes access and find out more about the wonderful Nene Wetlands with one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Join 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 ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a look at winter landscapes in a more abstract way using mixed media, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. Suitable for Adults, Beginners
Nene Wetlands Drop In Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCome and pop by our Nene Wetlands visitor centre to join in some take home autumnal wildlife crafts (suitable for ages 3+), including leaf rubbing bunting, wooden animals and decorating your own hedgehog bowl. We will have a variety of crafts available to provide fun for the family this school holiday, whilst also learning a bit about our wonderful wildlife ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Half Term
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFrom spooky Halloween trails and bug hunting to autumn nature crafts...there's so much to do at the Nene Wetlands this half term! https://bit.ly/3ThUWq0
Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a go at experimenting with collage, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. We’ll be having fun with fungi and experimenting with collage. Booking essential All materials and refreshments included. Price £30
DIY Sustainability Workshops at the Nene Wetlands- Simple Swaps to Reduce Plastic
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin us as part of the Nene Valley festival to learn about micro plastics, what to look out for when shopping and the simple substitutions you can make in your home, whilst also getting creative by making some DIY handmade items to help you be more sustainable in your home. Due to the nature of these activities, children must be ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Wildlife for Beginners: Butterfly ID
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLove wildlife but wish you knew more about it? These new 'Wildlife for Beginners' sessions are an ideal opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to learn the basics and meet like minded people, all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Valley. We'll spend an hour looking for and learning how to identify the most common butterflies before heading back to 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
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
Identification of Water Bugs with Kevin Rowley
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomWith around 67 species, Water Bugs are an ideal introduction into identifying aquatic invertebrates whether you are formally recording, pond dipping with children or just interested in understanding more about what’s in your garden pond. Prices range from £20- £40
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 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 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 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 Half Term Drop-in Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJoin our popular crafty drop-in sessions outside the visitor centre and make or decorate a wildlife craft.
Wildlife Trusts – Watch and Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Wildlife Trusts are opening up opportunities for Children aged 7-17 years to learn more about wildlife and get involved with habitat management and monitoring. The following options are currently available; Wednesday 27th October £8 per child or £6 WTBCN members; Small Mammal Survey at Summer Leys Nature Reserve - setting and baiting longworth traps Thursday 28th October £6 per ... Read More
Wildlife Trusts – October Half Term Events
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Wildlife Trust have put together some fantastic opportunities for you! Wednesday 27th October 10.30 - 2.30 £6 Per child, WTBCN member £4: Spooky Skulls and Brilliant Bones - Investigate a selection of skulls and dissect and owl pellet Thursday 28th October 10.30am - 12pm £6 Per child, WTBCN member £4: Pond dipping and bug hunting - get up close ... Read More
Wildlife Trusts October half term events
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThis half term the Wildlife Trusts have lots of fantastic activities for you! Saturday 23rd-Sunday 31st October 10am - 3.30pm £3 per trail £ 2WTBCN members; Brilliant Bone Trail - Match all the bones to the animals and follow the clues round the lake Monday 25th October 10.30am - 2.30pm £2 - £5 per craft; Crafty Monday - Halloween special ... Read More
Wildlife Trusts – Little Bug’s Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Wildlife Trusts weekly sessions for 2-5 years are the perfect place for the little ones to learn about nature, build confidence and gain skills all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. All sessions run 10.30am - 12pm £6 per child dates are as followed; Thursday 7th October Thursday 14th October Thursday 21st October To ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Guided Bat Walk
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomExplore the nature reserve after dark and find out more about these amazing nocturnal mammals! The Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve is an ideal habitat for bats and a great place to see and hear them, with 5 different species regularly being recorded. Join us for one of our popular evening bat walks around Skew Bridge Lake (also known as 'Bat ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLet your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. These new 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 ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Pond Dipping and Mini-beasting Sessions
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomExplore and find out more about the creepy crawlies of the Nene Wetlands, both above and below the water!
Nene Wetlands ‘Eggs-treme’ Easter Trail
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLook for eggs around the lake, discover amazing egg facts and then take home a prize!
Halloween Spooktacular
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFind out more about the nocturnal wildlife that lives on the nature reserve and learn how some of our most iconic species can be mistaken for ghosts and ghouls! Meet at the visitor centre where we'll start off by decorating halloween lanterns before heading off around the lake. Dressing up is encouraged but make sure you wrap up warm and ... Read More
Halloween Spooktacular
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFind out more about the nocturnal wildlife that lives on the nature reserve and learn how some of our most iconic species can be mistaken for ghosts and ghouls! Meet at the visitor centre where we'll start off by decorating halloween lanterns before heading off around the lake. Dressing up is encouraged but make sure you wrap up warm and ... Read More
Halloween Spooktacular
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFind out more about the nocturnal wildlife that lives on the nature reserve and learn how some of our most iconic species can be mistaken for ghosts and ghouls! Meet at the visitor centre where we'll start off by decorating halloween lanterns before heading off around the lake. Dressing up is encouraged but make sure you wrap up warm and ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Family Forest School
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCome and join us in our designated education area and reconnect with nature. Build dens, look for bugs, make potions, climb trees, go on a treasure hunt- the possibilities are endless! Our trained leaders will provide the materials and guidance, your kids provide the inspiration and ideas! Due to Covid-19, these sessions will be running a little differently from normal. ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Family Forest School
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCome and join us in our designated education area and reconnect with nature. Build dens, look for bugs, make potions, climb trees, go on a treasure hunt- the possibilities are endless! Our trained leaders will provide the materials and guidance, your kids provide the inspiration and ideas! Due to Covid-19, these sessions will be running a little differently from normal. ... Read More
Brilliant Bones
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomDissect an owl pellet and see if you can identify real animal bones. Then decorate a wooden animal Halloween decoration to take home. Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get 15% off your ticket by clicking on 'promo code' when you select your ticket and entering WTBCNmember This activity will take place outside under the ... Read More
Pond Dipping And Mini-beasting Sessions
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur popular outdoor school holiday sessions are back! Come and join us in our designated education area on Tuesday over October half-term and see what amazing creatures you can discover. Get up close to the weird and wonderful invertebrates that live beneath the surface of the lakes during our pond dipping activity and then compare these to the creepy crawlies ... Read More
Pond Dipping And Mini-beasting Sessions
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur popular outdoor school holiday sessions are back! Come and join us in our designated education area on Tuesday over October half-term and see what amazing creatures you can discover. Get up close to the weird and wonderful invertebrates that live beneath the surface of the lakes during our pond dipping activity and then compare these to the creepy crawlies ... Read More
Awesome Autumn Leaf Bunting
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLearn more about the science of why leaves change colour in autumn, try your hand at leaf ID and then use a variety of collage techniques to create some beautiful fabric leaf bunting to take home. Open to all ages! Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get 15% off your ticket by clicking on 'promo ... Read More
Spooky Skulls Halloween Trail
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomSee if you can spot the nocturnal animals hiding around Skew Bridge Lake. Pick up a trail sheet from the visitor centre throughout October half term, find the pictures around Skew Bridge Lake, identify them and collect a prize! Trail is just under a mile on a hard path.
Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur new monthly club for 11-17 year olds who want to do their bit to help the environment. · Have a go at practical conservation tasks such as scrub clearance to create and maintain habitats for local wildlife. · Help us build homes for wildlife and survey their numbers. · Learn new outdoor skills including bush craft, species ID and ... Read More
Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur new monthly club for 11-17 year olds who want to do their bit to help the environment. · Have a go at practical conservation tasks such as scrub clearance to create and maintain habitats for local wildlife. · Help us build homes for wildlife and survey their numbers. · Learn new outdoor skills including bush craft, species ID and ... Read More
Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur new monthly club for 11-17 year olds who want to do their bit to help the environment. · Have a go at practical conservation tasks such as scrub clearance to create and maintain habitats for local wildlife. · Help us build homes for wildlife and survey their numbers. · Learn new outdoor skills including bush craft, species ID and ... Read More
Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur new monthly club for 11-17 year olds who want to do their bit to help the environment. · Have a go at practical conservation tasks such as scrub clearance to create and maintain habitats for local wildlife. · Help us build homes for wildlife and survey their numbers. · Learn new outdoor skills including bush craft, species ID and ... Read More