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
- Greenwatch Taster Day: Animation workshops and willow planting
Saturday 6 February
- Winter at the old brickworks
Wednesday 17 February
- Local Memories Day
Saturday 27 February
- Amphibian Evening
Friday 26 March
- Signs of Spring
Wednesday 14 April
- Great Fen Wildlife Watch
Meets on the third Saturday of the month.
- Mid-week walks
Ongoing
- School Visits to Woodwalton Fen
Ongoing
For more information about any of the events, including directions and access information, please visit www.greatfen.org.uk, or get in touch with the Great Fen team on 07850 919060, or email info@greatfen.org.uk.
Greenwatch Taster Day: Animation workshops and willow planting
Saturday 6 February
10.30-3.30pm
For young people looking for something to do in the local area, the Great Fen Greenwatch club, for 13-18 years olds, could be for you. Join us on this taster day where we’ll be having a go at making our own animations about the Fens, Wallace and Gromit style, and for those who like to get outdoors, we’ll also be planting willow on the nature reserves.
Please get in touch with the team to find out more!
We’re also looking for people from the local area to become Greenwatch youth leaders and helpers please get in touch if you’d like to find out more.
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Winter at the old brickworks
Wednesday 17 February
1.30-3.30pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
Suggested donation £2.50 per person or £6 per family.
Discover the secrets of the nature reserve in winter and get involved with lots of fun activities at this family half term event. Please wrap up warm and wear footwear that you don’t mind getting muddy!
Refreshments included. No need to book.
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Local Memories Day
Saturday 27 February
1-5pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
Any donations welcome.
Join us at this special community event to explore memories of the Fens - past and present. There will be activities for all ages. Please feel free to bring along your own photos, objects, and stories. No need to book.
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Amphibian Evening
Friday 26 March
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
Suggested donation L2.50 per person L6 per family.
Find out about amphibians and explore the reserve at night looking for great crested newts.
Places are limited, so booking is essential. To book, e-mail helen.moore@wildlifebcnp.org or phone 07595 090778. Refreshments included.
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Signs of Spring
Wednesday 14 April
1-4.30pm
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom
Suggested donation L2.50 per person L6 per family
At this family event for all ages, you can put those winter blues behind you. Discover the first signs of spring on our brand new trail, get arty, and join us for a signing safari with our mystery guest. Refreshments included.
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Great Fen Wildlife Watch
Meets on the third Saturday of the month.
10am -12noon.
Usually at the Countryside Classroom or Woodwalton Fen
At the Wildlife Watch club, there are a wide range of fun activities, designed for 7-13 year olds.
Dates for the spring term are Sat 16 Jan, Sat 20 Feb, Sat 20 March, Sat 17 April.
Contact Helen, helen.moore@wildlifebcnp.org or phone 07595 090778 for a detailed programme.
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Mid-week walks
Great Fen Project area
Join us on any of the following mid-morning walks, exploring the local wildlife of the Fens. Some of our walks will finish in a local pub for lunch!
2 December: Upwood Meadows and Lady’s Wood
Weds 20 January 2010: Holme Fen National Nature Reserve
Weds 24 February 2010: Monks Wood
Weds 24 March 2010: Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve
Stout footwear, long trousers and waterproofs are adviseable as paths can be uneven and muddy and there are biting insects!
Cost:Suggested donation: 2.50 per person or L6 per family.
Contact details:For details including meeting time and place, contact Adrian Kempster, e-mail panda@kempster1947.fsnet.co.uk
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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.
