Talks & Educational Visits
The Project is keen to hold talks and meetings with local residents and also encourage school and other educational activities. To Contact the project click here.
Events
- Barbeque and Bats Evening
Saturday 11 July
- Dens in the Fens
Wednesday 5 August
- Heritage Day
Sunday 13 September
- An Evening of Fen Tales
Friday 23 October
- Darwin Detectives
Wednesday 28 October
- Great Fen Wildlife Watch
Ongoing
- School Visits to Woodwalton Fen
Ongoing
- Great Fen mid-week walks
Ongoing
Barbeque and Bats Evening
Saturday 11 July
Evening
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
and Nature Reserve
Join us for an evening BBQ, guided walks at Woodwalton Fen, bats, moths and much more.
Cost: Tickets L7.50, including refreshments.
Call 01954 713558 or email louise.rackham@wildlifebcnp.org to book.
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Dens in the Fens
Wednesday 5 August 2009
1-5pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom and Nature Reserve
Really wild activities for all the family including animal homes and den building on National Play Day. We have arranged this event to correspond with the public bus running to and from Peterborough, Ramsey and villages on route.
Cost: Suggested donation £2.50 a person, or £6 a family.
Contact: No need to book, but for more information, please call Louise on 01954 713558 oremail louise.rackham@wildlifebcnp.org.
Links in with public transport timetables.
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Heritage Day
Sunday 13 September
11am to 4pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom and Nature Reserve & the Rothschild Bungalow, Woodwalton Fen
Meet characters from the past, play Victorian games and enjoy anniversary tea and local cakes. Bring along photos, items and share your memories
of the Fens.
Cost: Donations welcome. Tea, coffee and cakes available to buy.
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An Evening of Fen Tales
Friday 23 October
Starts at 7.30pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
Enjoy an evening of fenland stories with travelling storyteller, local author and broadcaster, Polly Howat. The tales will be aimed at an adult audience.
Cost: Tickets £6 a person.
Please book early to avoid disappointment
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Darwin Detectives
Wednesday 28 October
1pm to 5pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom and Nature Reserve
Become a Darwin Detective, go on a bug hunt and build your own minibeast hotel. Come along any time. Links with public buses to and from Peterborough and Ramsey.
Cost: Suggested donation L2.50 per person/ L6 per family. Refreshments provided.
No need to book.
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Mid-week walks
Start at 10am, approximately 2 hours
Great Fen Project area
Explore the Great Fen with the experts. Spend a week day morning learnign abou the wildlife and managemnt of this very special area.
Cost: Donations welcome.
Contact details: For more information, please call Helen on 01353 664745 or email helen.moore@wildlifebcnp.org
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Based at Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom, this Wildlife Watch group is for children aged 7-12. Please phone 01353 664745 or e-mail helen.moore@wildlife bcnp.org for more information.
Third Saturday of the month, morning activities
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom and Nature Reserve
For young people aged 7-11 interested in wildlife and the environment, offering exploration and fun, including practical conservation work, games, craft and lots more to develop knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Coming up in the next few months:
Grassland Safari Saturday 20 June. 10am-12pm. Find out what is living in the meadows.
Mammals Saturday 11 July. 10am-12pm. Look for signs of the elusive water vole and other mammals.
Contact: For more information, including timings, please call Helen on 01353 664745 or email helen.moore@wildlifebcnp.org.
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School Visits to Woodwalton Fen
A typical half day visit for a KS2 group of up to 30 pupils will include an introduction to the Great Fen Project and Fen habitats, a visit to an Edwardian gentleman’s weekend retreat and bird watching and/or ditch dipping.
A visit to Woodwalton Fen can be combined with a visit to Ramsey Rural Museum to explore the fascinating history of the Fens.
A Great Fen day will include activities at the refurbished Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom.
For further details about these and other opportunities click here.
To book a visit and find out about coach subsidies, contact Helen Moore on 01353 664745 or
e-mail helen.moore@wildlifebcnp.org.
If you belong to a club or society and would like an illustrated talk about the project, please get in touch with the project manager.
