Pond dip day at Snelsmore Common Country Park
Grab a dipping net and join ranger Keith to delve into the depths of the dipping pond at Snelsmore Common.
Discover what lives in the pond and how to identify them. Ponds are a fascinating habitat, containing a large number of different plants and animals. The invertebrates found vary from large airborne insects like dragonflies, down to small slimy flatworms and their comparatively alien nature makes them a source of fascination for children.
Pond dipping can be messy, so make sure your children are suitably attired for the task and the weather. It is recommended to wear old clothes and sensible shoes, be they trainers or wellies.
Sessions at 10am & 2pm (sessions last one hour).
Prices
£3.50 per person, booking essential. Please call Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Wed 31 Jul 2013 | 10:00 to 15:00 |
Contact
Thatcham Nature Discovery CentreTel: 01635 874381
www.naturediscovery.org.uk
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Venue
Snelsmore Common Country ParkWantage Road, Newbury, RG14 3BQ
Map reference: SU 455705 Lat: 51.43169 Long: -1.34687
By Road:
Nearest major road is M4. Take A34 southbound, Newbury/Winchester, take 2nd exit to A339 Newbury. At roundabout take A4 to Hungerford at next roundabout take Oxford Road, B4494 continue on road towards Wantage. Turning into Country Park after 2 mile on left.
By Public Transport:
Nearest station is Newbury.
Summer Holidays
- Children's Wolf Keeper Day at The UK Wolf Conservation Trust
- Children's Wolf Picnic at The UK Wolf Conservation Trust
Fri 28 Jun 2013
Sat 27 Jul 2013
Mon 29 Jul 2013 - Fri 2 Aug 2013
Thu 1 Aug 2013
Fri 2 Aug 2013
Sat 3 Aug 2013
Sun 4 Aug 2013
Tue 6 Aug 2013
Wed 7 - Fri 9 Aug 2013
Wed 7 Aug 2013
- Big Bugs with Martin Rapley at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
- Playday in the Park at Thatcham
- Princess and Pirate Summer Party! at Eddie Catz
Thu 8 Aug 2013
Fri 9 Aug 2013
Sat 10 - Sun 25 Aug 2013
Sun 11 Aug 2013
Mon 12 - Sun 18 Aug 2013
Tue 13 Aug 2013
Wed 14, Thu 15 Aug 2013
Wed 14 Aug 2013
Thu 15 Aug 2013
Fri 16 Aug 2013
Sun 18 Aug 2013
Mon 19 - Wed 21 Aug 2013
Tue 20 Aug 2013
Thu 22 Aug 2013
Fri 23 Aug 2013
Sat 24 Aug 2013
Wed 28 Aug 2013
Thu 29 - Sat 31 Aug 2013
Fri 30 Aug 2013
Tue 3 Sep 2013
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Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 21 Jun 2013 | Nightjar Walk |
| Fri 28 Jun 2013 | Moth Night |
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