Make masks and casts at Saltfleetby
19 July 2010
Start the summer holidays off with some fun at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dune National Nature Reserve (NNR), as Natural England hosts free creative events for children of all ages.
On Sunday 25 July children can come along to the reserve where they will get to make masks of their favourite wildlife creature and on Thursday 29 July children will get to hunt out animal tracks (wellies required) and make plaster casts out of them.
Both events will start at 2.00pm from the Rimac Car Park and last one and half to two hours. Both events are funded by Natural England and pre-booking is not required. The events are suitable for children of all ages and are part of Natural England’s Let’s Go Wild events, which will be held throughout the year at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR, as it celebrates the International Year of Biodiversity.
The events are designed to teach children of all ages about wildlife, all equipment will be provided and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For further information, visit Natural England’s new reserve Events Finder or contact Roger Briggs, Natural England’s Reserve Education Manager or call 01507 338611 for further information.
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For further information, please email Charlene Kumar, Natural England Communications Adviser, or call 0300 060 2828 or 07747761210.
Let’s go Wild! are great family days out at England’s finest nature reserves. Discover some exciting, imaginative ways to explore the great outdoors, and have fun with your family trying out new things together.
Have a look at Our Events page for special family days around the East Midlands– including many during the school holidays - when our staff will be here to welcome you and help you make the most of your visit.
International Year of Biodiversity
2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations – the year that celebrates the diversity of life on Earth, including every plant, animal and micro-organism. Visit the website
to find out more.
One Million Children Outdoors
In April 2009, Natural England launched its ‘One Million Children Outdoors’ programme which aims to introduce a million children to the natural world over the next three years.
About Natural England
Natural England is the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment. Established in 2006 our work is focused on enhancing England’s wildlife and landscapes and maximising the benefits they bring to the public.
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