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Transcript of Peterborough Wildlife Festival
Events Programme 23 - 30 May 2015
Welcome to the Wildlife Festival Peterborough’s first Wildlife Festival has a packed programme of events
and activities throughout the week at various locations across the city.
Come along to discover the wonderful wildlife that is on our doorstep and the
amazing conservation work that local organisations do in order to protect and
preserve the homes of these animals, birds and plants.
Free events are happening throughout the week so keep an eye out for this logo on the event listings
Please note that many of the organisations are registered charities and receive little or no government
funding. If you would like to make a donation to help towards to the costs of running the event then
please do. All donations are gratefully received! Keep up to date with the latest information...
#pbwildlifefest on Twitter for all the latest news and information about
Peterborough’s first ever Wildlife Festival!
Free Event
All this week at Ferry Meadows Country Park No need to book just turn up to enjoy ...
Captains’ Folly Boat Ride
Take a boat ride around
Overton Lake to discover the
wildlife that lives in and around
the water of Ferry Meadows
Country Park. Spotter Sheets
available.
(£2.50 for children up to 16
years, £5.00 for adults)
Visitor Centre
Pop into our Visitor Centre to
view the sightings board and
watch live camera feeds from
our tern islands on the lake or
our nest boxes within the park.
This is also your one stop shop
for wildlife related gifts for all
ages.
(Open 10am - 5pm throughout
half term)
Wildlife Detective Trail
Collect a trail sheet from the
Visitor Centre then hunt for
clues as you walk around Ferry
Meadows. Return to the Visitor
Centre to claim your prize.
(50p trail sheet)
Ferry Meadows Miniature
Railway
Enjoy a short miniature train
ride across Ferry Meadows to
see how much wildlife you can
spot.
(£1.50 adult/child single, £2.00
child return, £2.50 adult return)
Ferry Meadows Café and
Lakeside Kitchen and Bar
After all the fun activities you
have joined in you’ll be ready
for some refreshments, so
head down to one of the park
cafes for a selection of hot and
cold drinks and refreshments,
some have a wildlife theme!
Lakeside @ Ferry Meadows
Why not hire a boat yourself
and get out onto the lake to see
what wildlife you can spot?
(Please call 01733 230291 for
more information, availability
and prices)
Notcutts Garden Centre
Pop into the Garden Centre at
the entrance to the Country
Park to join in a free search for
wildlife, follow clues and claim
your prize. Staff will be happy
to answer questions about
plants good for wildlife and you
can stock up on bird food,
nest boxes and other ways to
encourage wildlife at home.
Saturday 23 May
Events throughout the week...
Peterborough Rivercare
Group
10:00am - 4:00pm
Join some volunteers from
Peterborough Rivercare Group for
an introduction and demonstration of
some of the work they do along the
River Nene. You will also get the
opportunity to volunteer with the
group and see first-hand how the
work carried out has a positive
impact on local wildlife
Suitable: Aged 18 years and above
Meeting point: Peterborough
Embankment
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Please call 07738061408 or email
Free Event
Sunday 24 May Monday 25 May
Peterborough Bird Club
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join Peterborough Bird Club for
a walk around Ferry Meadows
identifying birds that visit
Suitable: All ages & all bird
watching abilities welcome
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Booking not
required, limited places, arrive
early to avoid disappointment
Free Event
Hawk & Owl Trust
11:00am - 4:00pm
Find out more about conservation
work for these beautiful birds
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No
Free Event
Nature Tots
10:00am - 11:30am
A nature themed session which
includes a craft activity, outdoor
session and story and song
time.
Suitable: 2years - 4years
Meeting point: Discovery Den,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Book early to avoid
disappointment!
Events throughout the week... Monday 25 May
Froglife Guided Walk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
A behind the scenes walk at
nationally important Hampton
Nature Reserve managed by
Froglife. We will ramble in the
wilderness, hunt for reptiles and
amphibians and enjoy the
wonderful outdoors
Suitable: 8 years +
Meeting point: Junction between
Hargate Way and Nature’s Way
Easy access: No
Advisory information: Rough
terrain, wear sturdy footwear
Booking required: Please call
01733 602102 or email
Tuesday 26 May
Tree Climbing
11:00am - 3:00pm
Join Nene Park Trust
Rangers and have a go at
climbing an ancient Elm tree
Suitable: Children aged
3years+. Children must be able
to fit into the harness to be able
to join in the activity
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: No
Booking required: Limited
availability, timed slots on
arrival
Free Event
RSPB
11:00am - 4:00pm
Pop in to see RSPB and find out
more about giving nature a home
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No
Free Event
Free Event
Ferry Meadows
Bird Race
8.30am - 11:30am
Come down to Ferry Meadows
and see how many different
species of birds you can spot .
This is a great chance to
improve your bird identification
skills and have some fun !
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Free Event
Tuesday 26 May
Events throughout the week...
Kingsdyke Trust Open Day
12:00 noon - 8:00pm
Come down and enjoy a fun-filled
day exploring the wildlife on your
doorstep! Activities include snake
handling, fossil hunting, bird
watching, pond dipping and many
more
Suitable: All ages. Children must
be accompanied by an adult
Meeting point: Events Marquee,
Kingsdyke Nature Reserve
Easy access: Restrictions for
some activities and areas of the
reserve. Please call 01553
630842 for more information
Booking required: No
Free Event
Look out for further events at
Kingsdyke Nature Reserve.
Special Events to be announced!
Please call 01553 630842 for
further information
Bat Walk
9:00pm - 10:30pm
Join Nene Park Trust’s
Conservation Officer and
Peterborough City Council’s
Wildlife Officer on a night time bat
walk around Ferry Meadows
Country Park
Suitable: All ages. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Please call 01733 453543 or email
An Evening with Froglife
and Buglife
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ever wondered how bugs talk to
each other or just what our
amphibians and reptiles are up to
at this time of year? A light hearted
evening of talks by Buglife and
Froglife
Suitable: All ages. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Please call 01733 201210 or email
Free Event
Free Event
Bug Hunt
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the charity Buglife for a bug
hunt around Ferry Meadows
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No, drop in
event
Free Event
Wednesday 27
Events throughout the week...
Bird Watching for
Beginners
12:00 noon- 1:00pm
Matthew Merrit from Bird
Watching Magazine will be
hosting an introduction to
identifying birds by sight and
sound
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Not suitable for
buggies or dogs
Booking required: Booking not
required, limited places, arrive
early to avoid disappointment
Free Event
Wildlife Trust
9:30am - 4:00pm
Join the Wildlife Trust in Ferry
Meadows to find out more
about the work they do and
how you could help
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No
Free Event
Wild Wednesday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Children and adults are
welcome to join in some
seasonal and wild crafts
Suitable: All ages. Children
must be accompanied by an
adult
Meeting point: Discovery Den,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No, drop-in
event
Free Event
Swaddywell Geology Tour
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the Langdyke Trust for a
tour of Swaddywell Pit, a nature
reserve that was formally a
limestone quarry from Roman
times until 1970s
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Main car park,
situated between Marholm and
Ufford, via Stamford Stone
entrance
Easy access: Not suitable for
buggies or wheelchairs.
Advisory information: Some of
the tour will be over uneven
ground, please wear suitable
footwear. Dogs must be kept on
a lead
Cost to participants: £3 per
person
Booking required: No
Meeting Magical
Mammals
10:00am - 11:30am
A short walk discovering small
mammals that live in the park
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes please
call 01733 234193
Free Event
Thursday 28 May
Events throughout the week...
Discovering Dragonflies
11:00 am - 12.:30pm
Join the British Dragonfly
Society on a gentle walk
looking for these remarkable
creatures
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: No, limited
places, please arrive early to
avoid disappointment
Free Event
Kingsdyke Trust Open Day
12:00noon - 8:00pm
Come down and enjoy a fun-filled
day exploring the wildlife on your
doorstep! Activities include snake
handling, fossil hunting, bird
watching, pond dipping and many
more!
Suitable: All ages. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: Events Marquee,
Kingsdyke Nature Reserve
Easy access: Restrictions for
some activities and areas of the
reserve. Please call 01553
630842 for more information.
Booking required: No
Look out for further events at
Kingsdyke Nature Reserve.
Special Events to be announced!
Please call 01553 630842 for
further information.
Discover Wild Food
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Get tips on collecting and
identifying wild food on this
guided walk with Nene Park
Trust’s Visitor Services Officer,
David Radley
Suitable: 12 years +
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Please call 01733 234193 for
more information and to book a
space.
Free event
Hogweeds Trail
10.00 am
A trail of wildlife discovery and
fun for children and their families
at Ferry Meadows. Come along
to discover all kinds of fascinat-
ing facts and have lots of fun!
Suitable: 8—12 year olds with
parents, sorry no dogs
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Advisory information: Please wear outdoor clothes which can get a little muddy!
Booking required: Yes Please
call 01733 687515 or email
Amanda.brookes
@wildlifebcn.org
Free Event
Free Event
Friday 29 May
Events throughout the week...
Walk with a Ranger
10:00am - 12 noon
A 'behind the scenes' walk, looking at work carried out in the park recently to encourage wildlife and make the park an even better place for all our visitors. Led by Deputy Head Ranger, Andrew MacDermott
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes
Please call 01733 234193 to
reserve a place
Free Event
Moth Trapping
8:30pm - late
Join Buglife in exploring the
amazing moths that flourish at
Ferry Meadows during the night.
We’ll use a light trap to attract
the moths from the nearby trees
and fields, then use picture
guides to help identify the
different species.
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Visitor Centre,
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Easy access: Yes
Booking required: Yes, please
call 01733 201210 or email
Free Event
Guided Wildlife Walk at
Castor Hanglands
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Experience the sights and sounds
of wonderful wildlife and hear
more from the Reserves Manager
about the important nature
conservation work carried out by
Natural England
Suitable: All ages
Meeting point: Southey Woods
car park at TF111023, Upton
Road.
Easy access: May not be suitable
for all, please call for details
Advisory information: Please
wear suitable footwear and
clothing. Binoculars and cameras
are encouraged.
Booking required: Yes
Please call 0300 060 4954 or
Free Event
Southey Woods Car Park (Forestry Commission) at TF 111 023 on the Upton Road. 7pm start
Grand Finale… Saturday 30 May 11am - 4pm Make your way to Ferry Meadows for a whole day full of wildlife fun!
Nene Park Trust
Tours of the wildlife garden, by
Trust Gardener, Gareth Lorman
looking at recent improvements
and offering gardening tips and
advice. Tours at 11am, 1pm,
2pm and 3pm.
Buglife
Bug Hunts will be happening
throughout the day,
run by the
invertebrate charity
Buglife. Drop in to
their info stand
anytime in the day
Peterborough
Environment City Trust
Join PECT for a one hour guided
walk looking at some of the trees
that can be found within Nene
Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre
at 12 noon
Kings Dyke Nature
Reserve
Information stand with activities
for adults and children alike
including; owl pellet dissections,
quizzes with prizes and wildlife
crafts.
The Wildlife Trust
Make your own
bird feeder and
paint plaster cast
insects and flowers
at the Wildlife
Trust’s stall
Bird Watching Magazine
Information about
the magazine and
it’s activities. Editor
Matt Merritt will be
on hand to offer
advice on birds,
birdwatching and
optics.
Hawk & Owl Trust
Information stand with a
selection of small birds of prey
items for sale.
Ferry Meadows Miniature
Railway
All aboard the Ferry Meadows
Railway! Take a short miniature
train ride across Ferry Meadows
to see how much different
wildlife you can spot.
(£1.50 adult/child single, £2.00
child return, £2.50 adult return)
The Captain’s Folly
Take a boat ride around Overton
Lake to spot the different wildlife
that lives in and around the
water within Ferry Meadows
Country Park. Spotter Sheets
available.
(£2.50 for children up to 16
years, £5.00 for adults)
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event Free Event
Free Event
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Peterborough Bird Club
Have a go looking through some
binoculars over the
lake to see what
birds you can spot
and have a chat
with members of
Peterborough Bird Club
Get Hooked on Fishing
Have a go sessions for beginners
and returners, including top tips
from existing anglers. Pop along
any time between
10:30am - 4:00pm
at Orton Pond.
£1 per 30 minute
session
GeoPeterborough
Have you got any rocks or
fossils that you’d like identifying?
Bring them along to the
GeoPeterborough stand for
information and advice
Natural England
Chat to specialist staff who can
offer an insight to the work that
Natural England carries out to
benefit wildlife
and people in and
around
Peterborough
RSPB
RSPB will be providing
information and a
display of the work
that they do, giving
nature a home
Froglife
Come along and see a section of
the Nene Dragon
Finder ‘Mapestry’
and help to
complete it by
drawing and
cutting out fabric
Great Fen
Project
Discover more about this exciting
project & a chance to make fat
balls for birds or painting bugs
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event
Free Event
The Wildlife Festival Group The Festival is brought to you by a group of local organisations. They are all
charities and welcome your involvement and support in caring for and enjoying
our local wildlife
Nene Park Trust
Nene Park Trust is a local charity
that manages over 1,700 acres
of land to the west of
Peterborough at no cost to the
taxpayer, including the 500 acre
Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Buglife
A British based nature
conservation charity
headquartered in Peterborough.
Saving the small things that run
the planet.
The Wildlife
Trust
Bringing people together to take
action for wildlife is the Trust's
mission. The local Wildlife Trust
for Bedfordshire,
Cambridgeshire and
Northamptonshire cares for
reserves and offers local
activities.
Thank you
To all the organisations and
individuals who have contributed
to the first Peterborough Wildlife
Festival.
Thank you also to all those who
have come along to events, we
hope it has inspired you to enjoy
wildlife and get more involved
locally.
Photo credits
Thanks to Chris Porsz, Paul
Gallagher, Chris Park and
Ashley Wheal for use of their
photographs.
Froglife
Froglife is a national wildlife charity committed to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles – frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards – and saving the habitats they depend on
Also happening in
Peterborough
The Green Festival run by the independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust, is also happening from 23 –31 May with a programme of wider sustainability topics and activities.
Financial Support
We are especially grateful to the
Big Lottery Fund for their
financial support for
Peterborough Wildlife Festival