SENsory Explorers at Woodberry Wetlands

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WildNet - Amy Lewis

SENsory Explorers at Woodberry Wetlands

Location:

Woodberry Wetlands,

Woodberry Wetlands, Main Entrance via New River Path Lordship Road, London, N16 5HQ
Enjoy a nature discovery session in a quiet atmosphere.

Event details

Meeting point

Find us at the New River Studio by the East gate

Date

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Time
11:00am - 12:00pm
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About the event

A quiet morning session exploring the reserve and the wildlife found here, for families with a member with any additional needs and/or a disability. Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond, looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find plus additional sensory activities.

Meet at the indoor classroom in the New River Studio.

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

Sessions run every 4 weeks, one Sunday per month, please book a place via Eventbrite. 2024 dates:

Sunday 8th September
Sunday 6th October
Sunday 3rd November
Sunday 1st December

2025 dates to follow.

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

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

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Guide 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 River Studio and main path down to the pond dipping area, and some surrounding paths are surfaced in woodchip. There are gravel paths around the rest of the reserve, including down to the café.

The New River Studio has an accessible toilet. There is a quiet indoor classroom that can be used for breaks.

Woodberry Wetlands is a large site with two gates - the East gate is on a residential road, the West gate is by a busy main road. Most paths along the waterside have no railing, but do have thick plant cover.

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Wheelchair access

The visitor's centre and pond dipping area is wheelchair accessible.
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What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather and some mud!

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Parking information

No parking on site. There is free street parking on nearby Bethune Road.
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Bicycle parking

Available on site.
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities

Contact us

Sophie Harris