Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - 'Invertebrate Investigation'

Ladybird in child's hand © Gemma Paul/HIWWT

Ladybird in child's hand © Gemma Paul/HIWWT

Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - 'Invertebrate Investigation'

Location:
Investigate the invertebrates 'the minibeasts' living at Blashford Lakes, find out what habitats they need and make a super big bug hotel!

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the Education Centre

Date

Time
10:30am - 12:30pm
A static map of Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - 'Invertebrate Investigation'

About the event

What wildlife do you see on your doorstep? Be inspired to look closer and discover ways in which we can make homes for the invertebrates (minibeasts) in our own spaces. 

Have fun going on an invertebrate investigation to see what minibeasts are around and then altogether have a  go and build a big bug hotel! Get ideas for making space for nature at home.

Wildlife Watch Group is for children aged 5-15 years, who love the wild world. They must be accompanied throughout the session by a parent or guardian.  We warmly welcome new families.

Booking

Price

£5 per child (accompanying adult ticket is free)

Additional booking information

Wildlife Watch Group is for children aged 5-15 years, who love the wild world. They must be accompanied throughout the session by a
parent or guardian. We warmly welcome new families.

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

“Working” registered assistance dogs only. Visitors exercising their dog may do so only on the permissive path between Ivy & Rockford Lakes, accessed via the public footpath along the river from the Moyles Court New Forest car parks & the Avon Valley path

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Mobility

We aim to be a fully inclusive group.  If you or your child have any additional needs, please get in touch to discuss how we can adapt the event to make it more accessible to your family.

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What to bring

We will go outdoors whatever the weather, so please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather on the day.  You might also like to bring a snack and drink along. 

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Parking information

Limited parking at the education centre, with additional parking near the reserve entrance or in the main car park.
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Bicycle parking

Bikes can be locked by the Education Centre (no cycling on the rest of the reserve please).
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Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Craig Whitelock