I have teamed up with Old Buckenham Country Park to offer a number of natural history activities. They are a combination of talks and walks designed for all age groups and are great for families, those new to wildlife and wildlife hobbyists.
The activities offer plenty of opportunities for some hands-on investigation of the natural world, or you could go on your own adventure by completing one of the many self-led trails around the park.
WANT A REGULAR WILDLIFE FIX?
Why not join team: Wildlife?
If you love wildlife and can’t get enough of it, my new club will be right up your street.
NATURAL HISTORY ACTIVITIES
I have a full calendar of activities which take place at weekends and weekdays during the school holidays. You don’t need to be a member of team: Wildlife to attend, so casual visitors and campers are more than welcome to take part.
team: Wildlife members and campers – FREE
Non-members – £3.00 per person
FUN AND FACTS TRAILS FOR THE 2023 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Pick up your trail sheet from the café to complete one of these free self-led trails – don’t forget to pick up your prize!
MAR 18TH AND MAR 19TH
NATURE'S MOTHERS
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family walk around our self-led ‘Nature’s Mothers’ trail. Discover good mothers, bad mothers, fathers that give birth and mothers who go the extra mile to feed their young.
APR 3RD TO APR 9TH
EGGS OR NOT?
We all know birds lay eggs, which is why you won’t find one on this trail. Meet nature’s feather-less egg layers. Easter bunnies may not lay eggs, but there is a furry critter that does! Follow the trail and solve the clues to discover which one.
APR 10TH TO APR 17TH
WHAT'S IN THE EGG?
Twelve eggs, twelve nature riddles! Have a go at solving them and then walk the trail to see how many you got right. Look out for the picture clues on our Instagram page which will appear from the 4th April.
MAY 27TH TO JUN 4TH
MEET THE MIGRANTS
Every Spring, millions of birds come to the U.K. to breed. Some species travel thousands of miles and a many of them chose to nest the park. Follow the trail to meet some of the visitors and see if you can spot the odd one out.
JUL 24TH TO AUG 6TH
NORFOLK'S MEGA-BEASTS
Oversized elephants in woolly coats, deer with antlers as wide as a car and bone-crunching hyenas all made Norfolk their home. Walk the trail to discover more about the now extinct mega-fauna whose footsteps we are walking in.
AUG 7TH TO AUG 20TH
WHOSE POO?
What goes in, must come out! All animals poo, but can you tell which ones have visited the park by identifying the poo they’ve left behind? Follow your nose to finish the trail using the clues to discover a surprising fact about a favourite drink.
AUG 21ST TO SEP 3RD
NATURE'S TREASURE HUNT
Follow the map, solve the clues and find nature’s treasure. Keep an eye on our Instagram page during August for hints and tips to help you on your way. Then make a picture using the treasure you collect to win a great wildlife prize.
OCT 21ST TO OCT 29TH
SKULL AND CROSS BONES
Follow the map, solve the clues and find nature’s treasure. Keep an eye on our Instagram page during August for hints and tips to help you on your way. Then make a picture using the treasure you collect to win a great wildlife prize.
ABOUT OLD BUCKENHAM COUNTRY PARK
Old Buckenham Country Park is set in 32-acres of Norfolk’s wonderful countryside It is sensitively managed with wildlife in mind. Its many hedgerows provide suitable habitats for a variety of flora and fauna species, making it an ideal location for learning about natural history.
Facilities: Large Marquee for wildlife activities, pond dipping, plenty of picnic space, a playground, toilets and car parking. The park also has an excellent café serving hot and cold snacks, cakes, drinks – including excellent local coffee and a licenced bar.
WITH THANKS!
I am very grateful to Old Buckenham Country Park for hosting me and to the following businesses for their support.
