This summer get your family out into the countryside, with fun events at RSPB Frampton Marsh running throughout the holidays.
Each week at the reserve, your family can take part in a treasure hunt with a difference. You are being challenged to find particular plants and animals. Take a photo of them with your phone, and show the RSPB staff on duty in the visitor centre to win a prize. There will be different things to find, and different prizes, each week through the school holidays.
In addition to the treasure hunt, there will also be weekly events. Every Tuesday through the holiday you can make a miniature raft. Use natural materials such as twigs and leaves, and then see how well it floats. Will your raft sink or swim? Sessions run at 11 am and 2 pm.
On Wednesdays you can investigate a watery world with pond dipping. Sessions run at 10, 11, 1, and 2, with an expert guide on hand to identify the creatures from the deep which you catch.
Back on dry land, on Thursdays ‘Mini Monsters’ bug hunts run at 11 am and 2 pm. Beetles, bugs, grasshoppers and butterflies can be caught, will you manage it?
Places on these three courses cost £2.50 per child, with advance booking essential.
On Saturday 4 August there is a wild night ahead, with a special camping event on the reserve. Pitch your tent, then take part in the fun activities before settling down for the night, surrounded by nature. Booking is essential for this event as places are strictly limited. To take part costs £20 for adults, with children half price. Reserve your space with the online booking form.
There will be another wild night on Friday 10 August, as the Lincolnshire Bat Group come to the reserve. Starting at 8:40 pm they will be using high-tech equipment to listen to the local bats, flying about nature reserve. Booking is recommended for this event with tickets costing £10 for adults and £5 for children.
On Sunday 12 August you can do your bit for the environment and tidy up the local area. Starting at 11 am there will be a litter pick along the banks of The Haven at the reserve. Bring work gloves, and wellies, and lend a hand as we clear up the rubbish that has washed up on the high tide. No charge for this event, just turn up and get stuck in!
Chris Andrews, Visitor Experience Manager for the reserve, said; “Summer is here and it is marvellous to get out into the great British countryside. Bring your kids and have a great time surrounded by wonderful wildlife.”
You can get more information on these or any other reserve activities by calling 01205 724678 or by emailing lincolnshirewashreserves@rspb.org.uk. More details are also on the reserve website www.rspb.org.uk/framptonmarsh.
Reedbed, freshwater scrapes, saltmarsh and wet meadow. Frampton Marsh has it all! Come and pay us a visit soon.