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January 2019
Home Educators: Nocturnal Animals – Fully Booked
A great opportunity for families who home educate to learn about British wildlife and the environment, to meet new friends and have fun!
Each 2 hour session will give children and their parents the chance to find out more about our native wildlife, play games, make crafts and take part in outdoor activities. £6 per child, £4 for additional siblings. Best suited to children aged 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Please note: Although our sessions will focus on learning about wildlife in a hands-on way,…
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Wildlife Course 1 – FULLY BOOKED
Introduction to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
This wildlife course is for people wishing to know more about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and introduce them to some of the methods we use at Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR). This course also forms the basis and introduction to the SWWR Certificate in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release. Children of 14 years and over are welcome, provided a parent or other responsible adult also attends the course. During this course we will be discussing the ethics of wildlife care and the…
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Owlets toddler session
Inspire your little ones’ love for nature and wildlife during our regular toddler group.
Owlets sessions are fun and interactive, and will encourage 2-4 year olds to learn about the natural environment through stories, games, outdoor activities, crafts, and play. Join us during term time on the second and forth Wednesdays of each month, 10-11.30am. £6 per child. Younger siblings are also welcome free of charge. Ticket price includes a drink, snack, and a hot drink for the adults. Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment. All children must be accompanied by…
Find out moreHome Educators: Nocturnal Animals
A great opportunity for families who home educate to learn about British wildlife and the environment, to meet new friends and have fun!
Each 2 hour session will give children and their parents the chance to find out more about our native wildlife, play games, make crafts and take part in outdoor activities. £6 per child, £4 for additional siblings. Best suited to children aged 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Please note: Although our sessions will focus on learning about wildlife in a hands-on way,…
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Wildlife Course 3
Assessment and First Aid in Wildlife Casualties
This wildlife course, led by lecturer Liz Mullineaux (Scientific Advisor and veterinary surgeon SWWR), will discuss how to assess and examine rescued animals at admission, as we do here at Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR). This course is for people who have already attended SWWR’s Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation and release course (Wildlife Course 1). Children of 14 years and over are welcome provided a parent or other responsible adult also attends the course. Triage is the process by which we decide which…
Find out moreOwlets toddler group
Inspire your little ones’ love for nature and wildlife during our regular toddler group.
Owlets sessions are fun and interactive, and will encourage 2-4 year olds to learn about the natural environment through stories, games, outdoor activities, crafts, and play. Join us during term time on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10-11.30am. £6 per child. Younger siblings are also welcome free of charge. Ticket price includes a drink, snack, and a hot drink for the adults. Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment. All children must be accompanied by…
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Home Educators: British Birds
A great opportunity for families who home educate to learn about British wildlife and the environment, to meet new friends and have fun!
Each 2 hour session will give children and their parents the chance to find out more about our native wildlife, play games, make crafts and take part in outdoor activities. £6 per child, £4 for additional siblings. Best suited to children aged 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Please note: Although our sessions will focus on learning about wildlife in a hands-on way,…
Find out moreWild Academy: British Birds
Inspire your children’s curiosity and love of British wildlife.
Winter is a wonderful time for spotting birds. During this session we’ll be discovering which birds to look out for in winter, meeting a British bird of prey*, and helping garden birds by making a feeder to take home. All children are welcome, best suited for children age 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per child. Ticket price includes a drink and biscuit, and a hot drink for the adults. Please dress to…
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Wild Academy: Winter Wildlife
Inspire your children’s curiosity and love of British wildlife.
Discover what our wildlife is up to during the cold winter months, from sleepy badgers to hungry foxes. We’ll be visiting some of our resident animals and making crafts to take home. We will be outside for some of this session, please wrap up warm and bring waterproof clothes and shoes. All accompanied children welcome, best suited for children aged 5-11. £6 per child. Ticket price includes a drink and biscuit, and a hot drink for the adults. …
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