Wild Wednesdays! Grasshoppers and crickets

August 30, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wild Wednesdays! Grasshoppers and crickets

Have fun on the Forest discovering more about our special wildlife. Each session will include a walk to look for wildlife, a craft activity and games.

Every session you attend you will receive a stamp on a unique wildlife bookmark. How many stamps can you collect over the summer?

Morning sessions are 10am to midday. Afternoon sessions are 2pm to 4pm.

Here is the full line-up of events. Tickets cost £5.80 per child and can be booked via our Eventbrite page.

Wednesday 26th July

Morning: Beetles – Tigers, ladybirds and dung

Afternoon: Nightjars – the masters of camouflage

 

Wednesday 2nd August

Morning: Dragonflies and Damselflies – aerial hunters

Afternoon: Nocturnal animals, bats, badgers and owls

 

Wednesday 9th August

Morning: Spiders and other mini-beasts

Afternoon: Sundews – insect-eating plants

 

Wednesday 16th August

Morning: Bees and wasps

Afternoon: Deer and other mammals

 

Wednesday 23rd August

Morning: Trees – nature’s lungs

Afternoon: Raptors, Buzzards, Kites, Hobbys and Kestrels

 

Wednesday 30th August

THIS SESSION >>>  Morning: Grasshoppers and crickets

Afternoon: Adders and lizards

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults are free of charge. Just book tickets for the children you are bringing.

Bring a packed lunch and stay and enjoy the Forest before or after your session of choice.

These events are most suitable for children between 5 years to 11 years.

Please wear long trousers and stout shoes even if it is hot as this will help protect you from scratches, stings and ticks. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy!

Car parking is included in the ticket price. Please park in the Forest Centre car park.

Sorry, no dogs at this event please as we will be located in the education area.

In the event of bad weather, the event will still go ahead as we will have access to the Education Barn at the Visitor Centre. We will still go for a walk so please bring wet weather clothing.

Tickets cost £5.80 per child and can be booked via our Eventbrite page.

Wild Wednesdays! Adders and lizards

August 30, 20232:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wild Wednesdays! Adders and lizards

Have fun on the Forest discovering more about our special wildlife. Each session will include a walk to look for wildlife, a craft activity and games.

Every session you attend you will receive a stamp on a unique wildlife bookmark. How many stamps can you collect over the summer?

Morning sessions are 10am to midday. Afternoon sessions are 2pm to 4pm.

Here is the full line-up of events. Tickets cost £5.80 per child and can be booked via our Eventbrite page.

Wednesday 26th July

Morning: Beetles – Tigers, ladybirds and dung

Afternoon: Nightjars – the masters of camouflage

 

Wednesday 2nd August

Morning: Dragonflies and Damselflies – aerial hunters

Afternoon: Nocturnal animals, bats, badgers and owls

 

Wednesday 9th August

Morning: Spiders and other mini-beasts

Afternoon: Sundews – insect-eating plants

 

Wednesday 16th August

Morning: Bees and wasps

Afternoon: Deer and other mammals

 

Wednesday 23rd August

Morning: Trees – nature’s lungs

Afternoon: Raptors, Buzzards, Kites, Hobbys and Kestrels

 

Wednesday 30th August

Morning: Grasshoppers and crickets

THIS SESSION >>>  Afternoon: Adders and lizards

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults are free of charge. Just book tickets for the children you are bringing.

Bring a packed lunch and stay and enjoy the Forest before or after your session of choice.

These events are most suitable for children between 5 years to 11 years.

Please wear long trousers and stout shoes even if it is hot as this will help protect you from scratches, stings and ticks. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy!

Car parking is included in the ticket price. Please park in the Forest Centre car park.

Sorry, no dogs at this event please as we will be located in the education area.

In the event of bad weather, the event will still go ahead as we will have access to the Education Barn at the Visitor Centre. We will still go for a walk so please bring wet weather clothing.

Tickets cost £5.80 per child and can be booked via our Eventbrite page.

Coming up soon…

Walk with the Wardens – A free guided walk from Friends car park on 29th September. Find out more.

Ashdown Forest Talks 2023: Bigger, better, more joined up – Join Mark Infield for this year’s talks, starting on 1st November. Find out more. 

Regular events

Ashdown Forest Explorers – Toddlers Group. Every 3rd Monday of the month, 10am – 11:30am. Find out more and book tickets.

Youth Volunteer Group. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, midday to 3:00pm. Find out more and reserve a free place.

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