Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - Life below the surface' Pond dipping and more

Pond dipping

Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - Life below the surface' Pond dipping and more

Location:
Take a look at what lives below the water surface and take a really close look at the fascinating freshwater creatures of Blashford.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the Education Centre

Date

Time
10:30am - 12:30pm
A static map of Blashford Lakes Wildlife Watch - Life below the surface'  Pond dipping and more

About the event

Use ID sheets and pond dipping equipment to look closer at the aquatic invertebrates and other pond life. Supported by experts to help identify what you see! 

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

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

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.

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.

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