David Tipling/2020VISION
Nature Clubs
Our three different clubs
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to providing children with a space and a way to connect to the natural world. We run three monthly clubs for children of different ages at various places around the county:
Nature Tots for under 5s
Wildlife Watch for 5 to 11 year olds
Junior Wardens for 11 to 18 year olds
To join, you will need to book your place with the organiser in advance (more details below). These clubs are a great opportunity where families can come together to learn about wildlife and enjoy fun nature based activities. To browse our school holiday events, check out the listing here.
Adrian Clarke
Nature Tots
For the under 5s
Nature Tots is a group for under 5s to learn about and experience nature through play and exploration. Each monthly session, at whichever location you attend, will include a number of themed activities including crafts, outdoor games and a topical story or poem. Our activities usually taking place outdoors, so please dress appropriately. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Far Ings
When: Last Thursday of the month. You can come along to either the morning or the afternoon session: 10.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Where: The Education and Visitor Centre, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, DN18 5RG.
Contact: Education Officer, faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk or call 01652 637055. Booking essential.
Parking is free at the Visitor Centre. Each session is £3 (cash only).
Dates for 2024
- 25 January
- 29 February
- 28 March
- 25 April
- 30 May
- 27 June
- 25 July
- 29 August
- 26 September - Harvest! (autumn leaves and seeds)
- 31 October - Poo and prints!
- 28 November - Getting ready for winter
Gibraltar Point
When: First Wednesday of the month, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Where: Gibraltar Point, Skegness, PE24 4SU. Meet at the Old Coastguard Station.
Contact: Education Officer, gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Booking essential.
Park in the Visitor Centre car park (£2 for 2 hours, £5 all day). Each session is £3 (session card available - £15 for 6 sessions).
Dates for 2024
- 3 January
- 7 February
- 6 March
- 3 April
- 1 May
- 5 June
- 3 July
- 7 August
- 4 September
- 2 October
- 6 November
- 4 December
Snipe Dales
When: First Thursday of the month, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Where: Snipe Dales Nature Reserve, Lusby, Spilsby, PE23 4JB. Meet near the picnic tables.
Contact: Education Officer, gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Booking essential.
Parking £1 all day. Each session is £3 (session card available - £15 for 6 sessions).
Dates for 2024
- 4 January
- 8 February
- 7 March
- 4 April
- 2 May
- 6 June
- 4 July
- 8 August
- 5 September
- 3 October
- 7 November
- 5 December
Whisby Nature Park
When: First Friday of the month, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Where: Whisby Education Centre, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Whisby, LN6 9BW
Contact: Education Officer, whisbyeducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Booking essential.
Parking is in the main car park (£2 all day 1 Nov to end of Feb/ £3 all day 1 March to 31 Oct). Each session is £3.
Dates for 2024
- 7 June
- 5 July
- 2 August
- 6 September
- 4 October
- 1 November
- 6 December
Helena Dolby for Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Wildlife Watch
For 5 to 11 year olds
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust currently has seven Wildlife Watch groups around the county, meeting once a month for a couple of hours over a weekend. Joining a local group is a great way to explore nature in the company of like-minded young people.
Activities range from minibeasting to pond dipping and even shelter building so please dress appropriately. Being outdoors and experiencing nature for real is a great change from staring at a computer or TV screen!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and booking is essential.
Our favourite things about the day were seeing the cute little adorable lambs, seeing the big shaggy sheep and making new friends. We had so so so so so so so much fun! We loved it! It was a BRILLIANT day!Alford Wildlife Watch Group
Alford
When: Second Sunday of the month, 2.00pm - 3.30pm (unless stated otherwise).
Where: In and around Alford including Gibraltar Point, Rigsby Wood and Donna Nook
Contact: Margot Charlton, alfordwatch@gmail.com for more information and to book your place! Booking is essential.
2024 Programme
- 7 September (Saturday) - Bats in Swinn Wood (6.30pm to 8pm)
- 20 October - Special high tide event at Gibraltar Point. More info here. (7.30am to 9.30am)
- 10 November - Woodland clearing and a bonfire in Rigsby Wood
- 8 December - Wildlife Watch Christmas Party at Alford Manor House
Far Ings
When: First Sunday of the month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm (unless stated otherwise).
Where: The Education and Visitor Centre, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, DN18 5RG. (Parking free in the Visitor Centre car park)
Contact: Education Officer, faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk for more information and to book your place! Booking essential.
Sessions are free but donations welcome.
2024 Programme
- 6 October - Learning about trees
- 20 October - Special high tide event at Gibraltar Point. More info here. (7.30am to 9.30am)
- 3 November - Searching for fabulous fungi
- 1 December - Wildlife Watch festive themed activities
Grimsby
When: First Sunday of the month 10.00am - 12.00pm (unless stated otherwise).
Where: Humberston Eco Conservation Centre
Contact: Yvonne Lickerish - Watch leader, grimsbywildlifewatch@gmail.com for more information and to book your place! Booking essential.
Sessions are free (donations welcome up to £3 per child).
2024 Programme
- 6 October - Trees and Fungi
- 20 October - Special high tide event at Gibraltar Point. More info here. (7.30am to 9.30am)
- 3 November - Fungi, feeders and flowers.
- 1 December - Wildlife Watch Christmas themed activities
Louth
When: Third Sunday of the month, 2.00pm
Where: Meeting point varies, please contact the group leaders to book and obtain details or check our events page
Contact: Keith Palmer at louthwatchgroup@gmail.com . Please contact for details.
Rimac (Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe)
When: Second Sunday of the month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, check our events page for details
Where: Usually Rimac Classroom at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes nature reserve, Louth
Contact: Roger Briggs, rimacwildlifewatch@gmail.com. Booking essential.
West Kesteven
When: Alternating Sundays, 10.00am - 12.00pm check the events page for details
Where: In and around West Kesteven including Welbourn, Chambers Farm Woods and Twyford Wood
Contact: Marianne Overton, Jean Martin or Jenny Giles, marianneoverton@biosearch.org.uk, jcmartin0448@gmail.com, jenny.tim@btinternet.com
or 01400 273323/01636 626176. Booking essential.
Whisby Nature Park
When: Second Saturday of the month, 10.00am - 11.30am (unless stated otherwise).
Where: Whisby Education Centre, Whisby Nature Park, LN6 9BW. Parking is in the main car park (£2 all day 1 Nov to end of Feb/ £3 all day 1 March to 31 Oct)
Contact: Education Officer, whisbyeducation@lincstrust.co.uk for more information and to book your place! Booking essential.
£3 per session.
2024 Programme
- 14 September
- 12 October
- 20 October - Special high tide event at Gibraltar Point. More info here. (7.30am to 9.30am)
- 9 November
- 14 December
Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Junior Wardens
For youngsters aged 11 to 18
From habitat conservation to pond exploration and bird surveys, Junior Wardens is great opportunity once a month for young people aged 11-18 who would like to help on a nature reserve, get involved in conservation and learn new skills. With a mix of practical conservation tasks and educational sessions, we promise to teach you what there is to find in nature and how to look after it. Sessions will take place outside so please pack insect repellent, sun cream and dress appropriately for the weather. Junior Wardens aged 16 and under will need an accompanying adult.
Far Ings
When: First Sunday of the month, 10am - 12pm.
Where: The Education and Visitor Centre, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, DN18 5RG
Contact: Education Officer, faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk or call 01652 637055. Booking essential.
Parking is free at the Visitor Centre. Each session is free (donations welcome).
Dates for 2024
- 5 May - Surveying birds using bird song
- 2 June - Orchids on the reserve
- 6 October - Managing a wildflower meadow
- 3 November - Surveying winter ducks and geese
Whisby Nature Park
When: First Saturday of the month, 10am - 12.30pm.
Where: Whisby Education Centre, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Whisby, LN6 9BW
Contact: Education Officer, whisbyeducation@lincstrust.co.uk. Booking essential.
Parking is in the main car park (£2 all day 1 Nov to end of Feb/ £3 all day 1 March to 31 Oct). Each session is £3.
Dates for 2024
- 6 January
- 3 February
- 2 March
- 6 April
- 4 May (10am to 3pm)
- 1 June
- 6 July
- 3 and 4 August - Summer camp out
- 7 September
- 5 October
- 2 November
What is Wildlife Watch?
Wildlife Watch is the junior wing of the Wildlife Trusts and is an exciting nature club for kids. It's a great way to explore your surroundings and get closer to the wildlife you share it with!
Your little ones can become a Wildlife Watch member to receive an exciting pack full of wild goodies and a seasonal newsletter, but our Watch Group activities and events are open to all, members and non-members alike!
Emma Bradshaw
Become a Wildlife Watch member!
Receive a Wildlife Watch starter pack full of wild goodies when you sign up along with a 24-page magazine and local newsletter every four months, filled with activities, news and competitions.
Joining Wildlife Watch
Membership starts from just £17 per year to join up to four children at the same address to Wildlife Watch, or you can convert your existing adult membership to the family category for £40.
What do Wildlife Watch members get?
- A membership card
- 60-page 'Wildlife Watchers' handbook
- Four exciting magazines a year
- A2 UK wildlife posters
- A Wildlife Watcher badge
- And a member's folder to keep it all in!