Owl Pellet Dissections

£5.00

Come and identify a range of different skulls of native species and understand how their skulls have adapted over time. You will also have the chance to inspect some owl pellets and see what bones you can find!

Description

Session Outline

Time to figure out what our lovely wild Barn Owls have been having for dinner! Have a look at some owl feathers and the secret to silent flight! You can take home the wonderful skulls you will find! What bones will you discover??

Session date and time

14th August

10:00-11:00

Session Price

£5.00 per child

suitable for ages 5+

Directions and Parking

This event takes place in High Elms Country Park. The main car park is located on High Elms Road (near Shire Lane). You can follow the Brown Highway signs for High Elms Country Park.

If the main car park is full then exit the car park and turn left go down High Elms Road a further 200 metres and turn into the Golf Course Car Park, it is fine to park in this car park. Exit Golf Course Car Park through the barrier gate at the bottom of car park then follow path straight ahead, go past pond and you will find yourself on front lawns go straight across and you will find yourself by main car park.

Blue badge parking is available in front of the BEECHE building. To access this please access the park using the entrance off Shire Lane which is marked for deliveries and staff. At the cross roads turn left up the slope and you will see the BEECHE building at the top of the slope. Please be aware this entrance and car park is only for Blue Badge holders.

What to wear and other information

The session will take place outside so please dress appropriately.

For more information contact the BEECHE office on 01689860571 or email beeche@idverde.co.uk

Additional information

Date

14th of August 10:00-11:00