Pond Dipping at High Elms

£5.50

Description

Session Outline

Explore the freshwater pond at High Elms! Learn to use our pond nets to catch creatures in the pond then identify them. We see many different creatures: usually fish, amphibians and lots of aquatic mini beauties!

All equipment will be provided. Please do not bring your own nets.

 

Session dates and times

Session 1 ( Ages 5+, Junior)

24th October 2024

10:00-11:00

 

Session 2 (All Ages)

1st November  2024

10.00 – 11.00

Session Price

£5.50 per child

suitable for ages 5+

Directions and Parking

This event takes place in High Elms Country Park meeting in the BEECHE Visitors Centre . 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 and we are walking to the pond so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing depending on the weather.

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

 

Additional information

Session

24th October 2024 10.00 – 11.00, 1st November 2024 10.00 -11.00