Wild in the Meadows (Trumpington Meadows): Pond dipping

Pond dipping on Cambourne Nature Reserve by Rebecca Neal

Pond dipping on Cambourne Nature Reserve by Rebecca Neal

Wild in the Meadows (Trumpington Meadows): Pond dipping

Location:
Join the Rangers for some outdoor family fun on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve

Event details

Meeting point

On the picnic benches outside the Ranger's Office (What3Words: woods.moon.comet)

Date

Time
10am to 12 noon
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About the event

This is part of a series of Wild in the Meadows family sessions based at Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve on Thursdays during school holidays and on Saturdays during the warmer months.

In this session, join the Rangers for an adventure on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. We'll meet at the picnic tables near the office before walking together to the pond. Pond dipping is a fantastic way to learn about what lives in fresh water - insects, fish, amphibians and more! The children will get a net and a tray to use and the Rangers will be on hand to help identify what they find.

This session is perfect for families with primary-aged children, for safety reasons it is not suitable for children under 5. Booking is essential so we know how many nets to bring. 

Additional information

  • Please refer to our event terms and conditions webpage for details on refunds and cancellations, as well as general information about how we run our events
  • The benefits of joining the Wildlife Trust BCN include a reduced rate for events. Family membership is from £5 a month.
  • These are family sessions so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The sessions are designed for everyone to enjoy.
  • There are no toilet facilities available for this session. 
  • Our family activities in Trumpington are supported by The Community Fund at The Leys, Cambridge

Booking

Price

Adults who are accompanying a paid-for child are free
Not suitable for children under 5.
£5 (plus booking fee) per child for members
£7.50 (plus booking fee) per child for non-members
Limited early-bird tickets are available

Additional booking information

Booking is essential
Please use the online booking link below

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

 

 

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Mobility

We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy them. Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve has flat, accessible paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Please contact us to discuss your accessibility needs.

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What to bring

To avoid bites, stings and scratches, long sleeves and long trousers are suggested for all participants. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy, and sturdy shoes. The sessions will go ahead even if it rains, so you may require waterproofs. It is unlikely but if it is especially windy or lightening is forecast, it may not be advisable to run the session. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as possible and refund your money.

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Parking information

Parking is available at Byron's Pool which is a 5 minute walk to the Rangers Office. This is a council-owned public car park, it is not usually full, but spaces cannot be guaranteed. Trumpington Park and Ride is a 15 minute walk.
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Bicycle parking

yes

Contact us

Becky Green