Meeting approximately every six weeks, Home-educated children and their parents/guardians regularly join us for a jam-packed adventurous, natured inspired mornings exploring our complex mixture of habitats, tracking a variety of different animals while learning about the natural heritage of our unique reserve.
Children are encouraged to lead their own learning, doing as much for themselves as possible with help from accompanying adults. Great for problem-solving, communication, creativity and physical development.
Each session explores a different theme, providing Home Educated children the opportunity to discover local wildlife and get stuck into practical activities which can include anything from pond-dipping to small mammal surveys to bird ringing and identification to practical conservation tasks.
Joining our Home Ed group provides young naturalists the opportunity to further develop their passion for nature and the environment, learn from local experts in all aspects of natural history and its conservation, and meet other friendly, like-minded young wildlife enthusiasts.
Led by an experienced team of education leaders and conservationists, we are based on the private Sandwich Bay estate and home to Restharrow Scrape, an artificial wetland which acts as a refuge for many birds, as well as woodland, grassland, dunes and beach!
To join us on our next wild adventure, fill out our contact form to be the first to hear about our upcoming dates.
Ponds and Wetlands
Thursday 27th March 10.00am - 1.00pm
Location: Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust - Field Centre Guilford Road, Sandwich Bay CT13 9PF
Calling all intrepid explorers! Our wetlands and ponds are packed with unknown creatures just waiting to be discovered. Even the most tranquil-looking pond can be teeming with untold underwater life – animals shapeshifting into adult forms, slime-eating snails, scuba-diving beetles and snorkelling stick insects! The tiny organisms found in pond water are also fascinating subjects to study under the microscope, so we hope captivate both beginner and experienced microscopists for a lifetime!
Using identification keys, we'll guide Home Educated children to recognise our aquatic amigos and also keep an eye out for other wildlife that thrives near wetlands.
Cost: £5 per child for children aged between 5-13. Children under 4 are free as are accompanying adults. Ticket holders will be provided equipment, refreshment and snack.
Any questions? Please email the Education Officer