Free Summer Family Activities - Water Detectives Maidstone
About this Event
Join us:
To celebrate our local streams and rivers, we are running summer holiday sessions focusing on the river and what lives around it.
On Friday 21st August, there are two sessions available:
- 10:30am - 12pm - Water Detectives (this event)
- 1pm - 2:30pm - Flow & Create (See separate listing)
These are family friendly, for young people aged 6 - 11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Younger children can attend, however all activities may not be age appropriate.
What you'll do:
In this session, children will become Water Detectives, investigating the health of a river by measuring its flow, testing water quality, and searching for the tiny creatures that live beneath the surface. By gathering evidence and comparing their results, they will discover how clean water, enough water, and healthy habitats help rivers support wildlife.
- River flow measuring
- Habitat & Wildlife spotting
- Water quality testing
- River dipping
What you need to know
🕒 When: Friday August 21st
- Water Detectives: 10:30am - 12pm (this session)
- Flow & Create: 1pm - 2:30pm - See separate event listing
📍Where to meet: Mote Park, in front of Mote House
- Google map HERE.
- What 3 words: ///ruler.most.than
Please note - walk time from main park hub is approx 15-20 min, or 10 min from Willingdon Street & Ashford Road entrances.
👉 Booking is essential so we can plan sessions.
⏰ Booking closes at 9pm, August20th.
What do you need to bring?
- Water bottle (filled up!)
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Wellies and clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty
Accessibility: Activities will take us off-paths, in mud and working around the ground. If you have any questions about access or physical requirements, please get in touch before the event.
Good to know
- We’ll contact you if severe weather means we need to reschedule
- Please check your junk folder for confirmation emails
Questions?
Please email us at [email protected]
Legal bits
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Kerry will be hosting this event.
Kerry is a qualified geography teacher, with over 20 years experience working with 6-18 year olds. Before joining SERT she was working as an Education Co-ordinator for Forestry England. She is passionate about outdoor learning and engaging young people with the natural environment. she also volunteers with a local Scout Group and has been a Beavers leader for over 10 years.
Outside of work, she enjoys paddleboarding, wild-swimming and spending time at the beach, or walking over the South Downs and Ashdown Forest.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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