Wild in the Meadows(Trumpington Meadows): swifts and bugs

This is part of a series of activities for families throughout the year on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve.

In this session, join Becca Badger for an adventure on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. We will have a look at some moths caught in our special light trap, and use nets to investigate what lives in the long grass. We might go for a short summer walk around the meadow to see what other invertebrates we can find. Depending on how to season has gone, we will also spend time watching the swifts coming in and out of the nest boxes by the Ranger's Office.

This session is perfect for families with children aged 5-11, and older siblings will also enjoy it. We will adapt with the group, but since we will be handling live moths, it is not suitable for younger children.

Additional information

• This activity is weather-dependent, and may be cancelled at short notice (and a full refund given)
• Please refer to our event terms and conditions webpage for details on refunds and cancellations, as well as general information about how we run our events
• The benefits of joining the Wildlife Trust BCN include a reduced rate for events. Family membership is from £5 a month.
• These are family sessions so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The sessions are designed for everyone to enjoy.
• Adults and siblings under 18 months who are accompanying a paid-for child are free
• Toilets will be available for part of this session.
• Parking is available nearby at Byron's Pool car park CB2 9LJ

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