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Pond dipping at Walthamstow Wetlands

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Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Crane Park Island

Location:
Drop-in for free fun family nature activities at Crane Park Island.

Event details

Meeting point

Shot Tower

Date

Time
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A static map of Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Crane Park Island

About the event

Join us to explore our ponds and surrounding areas to discover the wildlife that lives at Crane Park Island. Toads, tadpoles, woodlice and worms are just a selection of the animals that you might discover here! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find.

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

This session will be led by Francesca (she/her) from our Learning & Engagement team.

Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult. 

No need to book, just drop in on the day. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.

This is a free event, but 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

This is a free event but donations are welcome.

Suggested donation

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

Suitable for

Families, Children, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

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.

What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather and potentially muddy conditions.

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Parking information

Limited parking is available on nearby roads
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Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet
Accessible trails

Contact us

Francesca Wilkinson
Contact email: fewilkinson@wildlondon.org.uk