Credit: Jonny Owen
Wild Wednesdays Mini Bioblitz!
Brownsea Island,
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EEWednesdays 6th and 13th August
Event details
About the event
Here on Brownsea we are lucky to have hundreds of very special resident and migrant species. Come and join us as we investigate just some of these amazing creatures. A day of nature-themed activities, interaction and inspiration! Join in with pond dipping sessions (11am-12am and 1.30pm-2.30pm) Meet the team from BARI (Birds and Recreation Initiative) and take part in wildlife themed activities (11am-3pm) Help us record and release the moths from the previous night (weather permitting) 11am until all moths released. See nature under the microscope in our brand new Wildlife and Wetland Centre Nature Lab (11am – 3pm) Take part in wildlife arts and crafts (11am – 3pm) Have a go at Bird Bingo in the hides.
Most of the island tracks are surfaced, but some may be muddy or uneven in places. The pond dipping platform can get a little muddy during use.
Booking
Suggested donation
Donations for entry to the nature reserve and for events/activities are welcomed and will go towards Dorset Wildlife Trust’s work on Brownsea.Additional booking information
Brownsea is owned by the National Trust. You will need to book boat and entry tickets to the island via the National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-islandFor wheelchair access please check when booking your boat and entry to the island.
No need to book for the event itself, but please be aware that space for pond-dipping is limited so you will be asked to take turns near the pond edge.
Children must be accompanied by an adult during sessions.