We are delighted to be working closely with Natural England this year to offer a whole series of exciting family activities and talks throughout the season.
It all kicked off on Tuesday this week with a Wonderful Wildlife Day with wormeries, barn owls and other wildlife.
Making Wormeries with the North Yorkshire Rotters
The wormery was a great success with the children,
especially the boys! They were thrilled to take home a mini wormery with
them.
Meeting an Owl from Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation
Jean Thorpe from Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation, brought a
barn owl to the event. “Its always good to get youngsters interested in
wildlife”. Parents and children were able to learn how to dissect an owl pellet. The children then went on to
make owls out of paper plates.
Craig Ralston, Natural England also showed children how to ring birds and to remove them when trapped in netting. He said “It was great to see such a
good turn out and to see such positive engagement going on – and hopefully
inspiring the next generation with the natural environment.”
Do join us for our next event on Wednesday 26th April for the first in a series of family-friendly mini lectures from Natural England. The talk will be 6.30pm - 8pm.
The first talk will show the importance of the Lower Derwent Valley and the wildlife it supports. Children will also hear the incredible tales and travels of 'Winston' the whimbrel, and see some incredible photography.
Please see our website for more details: http://www.scampston.co.uk/DB/events-diary/natural-england-the-world-of-wildlife
Keep an eye out as more will be announced throughout the year!
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