Hi everyone,
How are you?
I just wanted to let you know what is going on over the half term...
Jesper Mattias (rspb-images.com)
May Half Term Family Drop-in ActivitiesTuesday 26 - Thursday 28 May, 10.30 am-12:00 noon and 1-2.30 pmDrop in to Rainham Marshes this half term, to take part in some fabulous family activities!Activities will be on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, 10.30 am-12 noon and 1-2.30 pm
On Tuesday and Thursday:10.30am – 12pm Pond Dipping Pond Detectives - What lurks beneath our ponds and ditches?1pm – 2.30pm Minibeasting Minibeast Hunting – What will you find hiding in our special minibeast areas?
(Pond dipping at Rainham by David McHugh rspb-images.com)
On Wednesday:10.30 – 12pm Mudpies and Mayhem for pre-schoolers Mud pie Mayhem – Do you enjoy getting messy? Join us at the Visitor Centre to make potions and pies out of natural materials
(This picture was taken at one of our previous Mudpie Mayhen events by me!)
1pm – 2.30pm Pond dipping Pond Detectives - What lurks beneath our ponds and ditches?
Minibeasting by David McHugh (rspb-images.com)
Pond dipping and Minibeasting will be based in our Marshland and Woodland Discovery Zones. Please check the signs on the day. We’ll be here whatever the weather!
There is also a Free Family Fun Trail available all week too!Pick up a self-guided adventure trail sheet from the Visitor Centre.It's a great activity to do as a family; you can explore the reserve together. The paths and boardwalks make it safe even with a pram or pushchair.