Summer Explorers & Family Events Summer 2024
Moth Masterclass
Thursday 25th July 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ever wondered what hidden wonders the night holds? Join us for this workshop as we explore the diversity of moth species that make our reserve their home, and those who use us for a pit-stop! Over 1,200 species of moth have been recorded at Sandwich Bay and thanks to our unique location and habitat and we often record interesting migrant moths! Join local moth experts and our Education Officer as we reveal the range of moths we have caught in our traps overnight.
Get up close and personal to some of these fascinating creatures, learn about their life cycle, why we survey moths and why they are so important to biodiversity. We'll then explore the reserve to find day-flying moths and their butterfly cousins, followed by crafts and other fun moth themed activities to show these are not just boring butterflies.
Children need nature, and nature needs future generations to take action and save it. Attendance at our Explorer sessions are a wonderful way to create memories shaped by nature that will inspire a lifelong passion for the world around us.
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!
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Brilliant Birds
Friday 26th July 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Let us take you under our wing as we embark on an avian adventure into the wonderful world of birds! A hoot for all the family, you’ll have a special opportunity to see some of the resident and visiting birds of Sandwich Bay as they are weighed, measured and ringed under licence.
We’ll learn all about the birds of the Bay - their behaviour, habitats, some of the threats they face and what we can do to help. Enjoy bird-themed crafts and a nature walk to our Wetlands where we’ll have a go at bird watching with Scopes and Binoculars.
Children need nature, and nature needs future generations to take action and save it. Attendance at our Explorer sessions are a wonderful way to create memories shaped by nature that will inspire a lifelong passion for the world around us.
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!
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Beauty of the (Mini) Beasts
Thursday 1st August 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Prepare for an extraordinary adventure into the fascinating world of minibeasts and insects! Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey through the private Sandwich Bay Estate, where a myriad of tiny creatures await our discovery.
Armed with bug-hunting equipment, you'll become intrepid explorers, uncovering the secrets of these amazing mini-worlds. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible diversity of life that thrives in this unique habitat!
The smallest creatures will ignite your curiosity and inspire a newfound appreciation for the natural world around us. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of minibeasts and incredible insects up close!
Children need nature, and nature needs future generations to take action and save it. Attendance at our Explorer sessions are a wonderful way to create memories shaped by nature that will inspire a lifelong passion for the world around us.
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
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Brilliant Birds
Friday 2nd August 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Moth Masterclass
Saturday 3rd August 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Beauty of the (Mini) Beasts
Thursday 22nd August 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Animal Olympics
Thursday 29th August 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
While the world's eyes may be on the Olympics in Paris, we're hosting an Olympics like no other right here at Sandwich Bay!
As well as discovering the reserve, young explorers and their families will get to try out a ‘Wild Work Out’. Try moving like a mole, sprinting like a hare of leaping like a grasshopper! Other activities include making Animal Olympics themed medals and bug hunting!
Children need nature, and nature needs future generations to take action and save it. Attendance at our Explorer sessions are a wonderful way to create memories shaped by nature that will inspire a lifelong passion for the world around us.
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!