Super Natural October Half Term

Explore the Super Natural this half term!

This October half term, discover activities that show just how super wetland nature can be. From wildlife spotting and bug hunting to potion crafting and spell casting, the wetlands are bubbling over with magic.

Wands, Potions and Spells

11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30 pm in the Outlook In Building

Cost: included in your admission price

Join us in the Outlook in building each day to try this trio of wetland tricks:

Make a Wand - create your own wetland wand and enchant it using colour, symbols and the power of creativity!

Potion Making - What would you put into a tickle potion? A healing draught? A growth elixir? Discovery the mysteries of wetland plants and mix magical (make-believe) potions for the cauldron!

Spell Writing - use real feather quills to write a secret spell, ink an incantation or make a shopping list for potions class - its up to you - Adsurgere imaginatio!

Fungi Hunt

Daily 10 am - 4.30 pm, Cost: included in your admission price

Search for spotted tops, giant domes, shaggy ink caps and more on a fungi hunt!
Pick up a free fungi guide in the Visitor Centre and see what natural fungi you can spot!

Pond Dipping

Daily 10.30 am - 3.30 pm, £3 donation per family/group of 6 is greatly appreciated

Hunt for mini-beasts at the Raised Pond each day of October half term. Book at the admission desk when you arrive!

Owl Pellet Dissection workshops

Weekends Oct 26-27 & Nov 1-2 at 1-2 pm, £5 per family (per 1 pellet)

Dissect an owl pellets to discover the tiny bones of wetland mammals who have become lunch for the barn owls with help from our friendly learning team. Book at the admission desk when you arrive! Full details here Owl Pellet Dissection Workshops

Plus these regular activities happening each day of half term:

• Pelican Keeper Talk, 2 pm
• Diving Duck Feed in Coastal Creel aviary, noon
• Discovery Boat Safaris, £3 per person, book at the admission desk

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