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Family Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands

Location:
Join us for a fun filled afternoon to learn about the habitats and wildlife at Walthamstow Wetlands.

Event details

Meeting point

At the Outdoor Classroom Area beside the Engine House

Date

Time
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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About the event

Join us this holiday to explore different habitats and discover the nature that lives at Walthamstow Wetlands.  Woodlice, spiders, worms and toads are just a selection of the amazing animals that you might find! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find. 

Suitable for all ages.

Meet by the Outdoor Classroom Area beside the Engine House. Come anytime between 1-3pm.

This session will be led by Dhush (he/him) 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. 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

Free, donations welcome.

Suggested donation

Any donations will go to help with our work on our nature reserves around London.

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Please be advised that trained assistance dogs on duty are welcome, but in order to protect the sensitive habitat and drinking water supply, we cannot allow other dogs or pets of any kind on-site, as the wildlife may become distressed.

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Mobility

The area around the new visitor centre and main path down to the pond dipping platform has accessible surfaces, whilst other footpaths around the site are surfaced in woodchip. The visitor centre is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. 

There are steep steps with handrails at the southern end of the site lead to the viewpoint on the canal.

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Wheelchair access

The pond-dipping platform is wheelchair accessible.
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Hearing loop

Available in the Visitor Centre
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What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather. Much of the session will be outside.

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Parking information

No parking on site
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Bicycle parking

Available
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities

Contact us

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