Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detective activities this Easter
Arundel Wetland Centre will be running a free Duck Detective trail for the Easter break, with events taking place from April 1-16.
Families will be able to put their detective hats on as they follow a trail of clues around our wetlands to reveal nature’s hidden secrets and help find a missing bird.
These avian investigators will need to track down the missing bird by finding feathery clues and footprints and logging evidence in their Duck Detectives Case File.
Other family-friendly activities running across Easter include pond dipping, nature touch table, Easter crafts and the chance to see recently hatched ducklings waddling around our site.
Lizzy Pearce the Learning Manager said:
“Easter is the perfect time to spot all the new life at our centres from budding trees to fluffy ducklings. Our detective trails will excite and inspire, helping everyone to feel closer to nature and to engage with the wonders of our wetlands.”
Learning Manager Lizzy Pearce with a Spring Nest from the Nature Touch Table
Daily activities from April 1-16:
Duck Detective Nature Trail
Collect your Case File at the admission desk
Included in your admission price.
10 am – 4 pm
Spring Nature Touch table & Crafts
Drop-in Easter crafts and a spring touch table of nests and eggs with out friendly Learning Team in the Outlook In building
Included in your admission price.
10 am - 12:30 pm & 1-3:30 pm
Pond Dipping
Sign up at the admission desk to book a timed session for up to 6 people at the Raised Pond.
Donations of £3 per family gratefully appreciated
10:30 am -3:30 pm
Diving Duck fish feed
Coastal Creek aviary is open for the Diving Duck fish feed with our Wardens each day at noon. Space is limited but you can watch from the pathway if the aviary has reached capacity. We currently have to limit visitors to 15 people at a time
Included in your admission price.
12 noon
Keeper talk with Dalmatian Pelicans
Meet our Keepers and ask them anything pelican at this afternoon talk as they try to give these big birds their fishy snack.
Included in your admission price.
2 pm
Board the Wetland Boat Safari
This gentle 20 minute guide ride immerses you in wetland nature through reedbeds, wet meadows and carr woodland.
Book your ride at the admissions for £3 per person
10:30 am -3:30 pm
