Take part in pond dipping and learn about the amazing creatures that live in the lakes at Scampston. Create your own mini aqua zoo!
After meeting will head to the parklands beautiful lakes and learn how to safely pond dip. Family groups will work together to collect and identify a range of pondlife and create their own mini aqua zoo.
Complete a quiz to see what you've learned.
We will then return to the woodland education area for a campfire snack.

About Wildlife Club

Each sessions will offer a wider range of hands-on fun and adventurous environmental activities, as well as an opportunity for outdoor play, crafts and games.

The club is designed to offer its members the chance to experience nature first hand, try new and exciting challenges and learn 'outdoor' skills.

Children can also use Wildlife Club to earning the RSPB’s Wild Challenge Award.

The club is aimed at families with children aged 5-12, younger siblings may attend. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

These sessions will take place outside so participants should come dressed for the weather conditions. Footwear should cover the foot and we suggest long sleeves and trousers.

About Our Leader

Amber Botham has been working with children for over 25 years. She is a qualified teacher and level 3 qualified Forest School Leader with a passion for outdoor learning. Our wildlife club will focus on activities linked to the season and will include natural crafts, using tools, den building, fire lighting as well as games and time to play and explore in the natural world.