The Dark Side
Schedule
Fri, 30 May, 2025 at 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Sholing Valleys Study Centre | Southampton, EN
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Sholing Valleys Study Centre presents a free evening of nocturnal activities. This event is part of the Urban Wild festival run by Southampton National Park City.
Times: 16:30 until 21:30
You're invited to learn about some of the wildlife that comes out when the sun goes down. Our nocturnal theme will celebrate:
Hedgehogs
We thought we would kick off the evening with a mammal often voted as the UK's favourite. And to join us we have our lovely friends at Hamble Hedgehogs. They help rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured or distressed Hedgehogs and return them to the wild. A small family run charity, they have been going since 2016. They can tell us all about all they do, and what we can do to help them.
Time: 17:00-18:00
Suitable for children and adults.
Badgers
Join our very own Nature Watch lead Gem and explore the world of badgers. Find out answers to the question “What do badgers eat?” with a minibeast hunt in the woods. And become an expert tracker with our search for prints in the mud.
Time: 18:00-19:00
Suitable for children
Birds
Creative Writing Evening Session. With Yarrow Townsend, New Forest National Park Writer in Residence. As evening approaches, this is an opportunity to explore writing outdoors. We'll be taking our inspiration from the world of birds, who are busy in May and active as we approach dusk. Bring along your notebooks or sketchbooks (drawing and scribbling encouraged). You'll be guided through beginner-friendly activities where you'll find your creativity and soak up the evening atmosphere. This event runs for one hour and is aimed at adults, but keen young people can attend if accompanied by a grown up.
Time: 19.30- 20.30.
Ages: 16+
Limited places. Booking required: email [email protected]
Moths
Did you know there are over 2,500 moth species in the UK alone! Do you know the difference between a moth and a butterfly? Do moths fly towards the light? What’s the cutest, moth or butterfly caterpillar? Want to learn more about one of our most misunderstood insects, then join our moth session. We will set up our two special moth traps and survey what comes out. With wildlife photographer Pedro Pires and moth expert Chris Thain.
Time: 20.30- 21.30.
Ages: 12+
Bats
The event will end with a guided bat walk led by Hampshire Bat Group. This walk for grown-ups, as we will go into more detail than we usually do. It will end at the pond to listen to the bats using our bat detectors.
Time: 20.30- 21.30.
Ages: 16+
In the past, we have limited this to 80 people. Preference will be given to those that book in advance. Email [email protected]
More details are being worked on! Please check for updates.
Ages are for guidance only.
If you have any questions, please email us [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Sholing Valleys Study Centre, 109 Station Road, Southampton, SO19 8FL, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
