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Urban Nature Club at Crane Park Island: Invertebrates

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A fun river-dipping and minibeast-hunting workshop for 6-12 year olds with creative, interactive activities.

Event details

Meeting point

Shot Tower

Date

Time
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A static map of Urban Nature Club at Crane Park Island: Invertebrates

About the event

Become nature scientists by comparing the weird and wonderful creatures living in the different habitats on Crane Park Island. This session includes pond dipping, river dipping and a minibeast hunt to compare the variety of different animals living in the pond, river and underneath our feet! There will also be some games and craft activities.

The workshop costs £10 per family. We do not want the cost to be a barrier to accessing this event, if it is not affordable for you, please email learning@wildlondon.org.uk for a place.

Meet at the Shot Tower (what3words: tens.closer.trap).

The session will be led by a member of our Learning & Engagement team.

Aimed at 6- 12 year olds but younger siblings welcomed. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult.

Donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves. 

Booking

Price

£10 per family ticket

Suggested donation

All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.

Additional booking information

We have 12 family places available. Please book your space using the Eventbrite link.

Suitable for

Families

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Mobility

There are entrances by footpath via Ellerman Avenue or Great Chertsey Road. Bus 110 stops in Powder Mill Lane, and bus 111 in Hounslow Road, both near the Ellerman Avenue entrance; buses 481 and H22 stop in Hospital Bridge Road, near Great Chertsey Road. The nearest railway station is Whitton, a 15-minute walk away.  

Most of the island is accessible by wheelchair, but one footpath has steps. Paths range from smooth to dirt. There are a number of bridges providing access to the island, without steps. Along the guided walk there is a bench, and seating by the river-dipping platform. The Shot Tower is only accessible at ground floor level for wheelchair users, where there are toilets.

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What to bring

Come dressed for the weather, we will be outside for part of the session come rain or shine!

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Parking information

Limited parking on nearby roads
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Bicycle parking

Available
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments

Contact us

Sophie Harris
Contact email: learning@wildlondon.org.uk