Press Release

Press Release Archive: Friday 27 May 2011

Half-term wildlife fun

Enjoy wildlife activities with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

During the half-term holiday, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has organised children’s activities and open days at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Whisby Nature Park, Far Ings National Nature Reserve and Snipe Dales Country Park. Rachel Shaw, PR Officer for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said: "our events are a wonderful way for parents and grandparents to explore and discover the natural world with their children and have some really close encounters with wildlife. You can join a minibeast safari, go pond dipping in search of water scorpions and dragons that live underwater and older children can learn the art of bushcraft." Half-term wildlife events Sunday 29 May - Far Ings Family Fun Day Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber 10am - 4pm Free activities for adults, families and children including reserve tours, pond dipping, butterfly walks, minibeast hunts and Far Ings Junior Artists competition launch.   Monday 30 May to Sunday 5 June - Insect Week Self-Guided Trail Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln 10.30am – 3.30pm Scuttle after the creepy crawlies around the nature park to complete this trail. Available from the Natural World Centre, £1.50. Certificate for each completed trail leaflet. Please note: This self-guiding trail requires adult supervision. Tuesday 31 May - Kids Gang: Pond Dipping Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness 2pm - 4pm The pond hides an amazing world of different creatures. Delve into this world with and net and tray and see what you can find.  £3 per child. Booking is essential on 01754 898057  Tuesday 31 May - The BIG Whisby Pond Dip Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln 10am – 2pm Ever wondered what a young dragonfly looks like or how a water scorpion breathes under water? Discover the underwater world or Thorpe Lake as the Whisby Education Centre host the BIG WHISBY POND DIP – a free day of pond dipping and bug hunting with experts on hand to help identify your catch.   Thursday 2 June - Bushcraft Club Tunman Wood  Learn the art of bushcraft, woodland skills and making use of natural resources on this bushcraft course. For 8 – 16 year olds. Times and costs vary per session, please contact the Whisby Education Centre for more information and to book: 01522 696926 Thursday 2 June - Kids Gang: Gardening Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve  2pm - 4pm Do you want to encourage wildlife to your garden or start growing your own vegetables? This is your chance to find out what you can do to get the most out of your garden.  £3 per child. Booking is essential on 01754 898057    Saturday 4 June – Snipe Dales Open Day 11am - 4pm Come and enjoy a day out at Snipe Dales with guided walks, children's activities including Mary Porter's minibeast safaris, homemade teas and cakes, and Wildlife Trust goods for sale. Snipe Dales is located on the B1195 between Spilsby and Horncastle. For a full list of all the events organised by the Trust including guided walks, nature reserve open days, adult learning courses and children’s activities see our events pages.

Notes to Editors

1. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wild places throughout the historic county of Lincolnshire - from the Humber to the Wash.  The Trust is Lincolnshire's leading nature conservation charity with over 25,000 members and around 100 nature reserves.  The Trust is a member of a nationwide network of 47 local trusts which work to protect wildlife - The Wildlife Trusts.
   
   
2. The Wildlife Trusts.  There are 47 Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.  With more than 800,000 members, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species, whether they be in the countryside, in cities or at sea. 150,000 of our members belong to our junior branch, Wildlife Watch.  We manage around 2,300 nature reserves covering more than 90,000 hectares; we stand up for wildlife; we inspire people about the natural world and we foster sustainable living.
   Visit: www.wildlifetrusts.org

For more information please contact:

Rachel Shaw, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01507 526667   (ansaphone out of office hours)
Fax: 01507 525732
Email: Rachel Shaw

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Banovallum House
Manor House Street
Horncastle
Lincolnshire LN9 5HF

Website: www.lincstrust.org.uk