Ranger Events

Moth Night

Wed 28 July 8.30pm-late
Moths have always played second fiddle to their diurnal cousins.
The study of moths is growing in popularity in the UK.
We will be setting traps and making sugar ropes for the second year to attract these nocturnal flying insects to build our knowledge of these creatures.

Muddy Good Fun

Wed 4 August 10.30am-noon
Discover what lives beneath the black ooze of the Orwell estuary and why so many birds visit it.
Be prepared to get muddy as we dig through the ooze looking for the creatures.
Don’t forget to bring your wellies.

Mini-Beast Safari

thur 5 August 1pm–3pm
Children go on a minibeast safari, carefully collecting some minibeasts and playing minibeast games.
They learn to examine the animals carefully and to use magnifying pots.
Meet in front of the Mansion (Hadleigh Rd Entrance) in Chantry Park.

Nature Detectives

Wed 11 August 1pm–3pm
Learn more about wildlife.
Join the Rangers and explore the secret life of mini-beasts, scavenge like a squirrel and look for other exciting wildlife.
Meet at Reg Driver Centre, Christchurch Park.

Art in the Park

thur 12 August 1pm–3pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of art in the park.
Design your own animals and pictures.
Use your imagination to create your favourite animal from various materials.

Teddy Bear Bug Hunt

Wed 18 August 11am-12.30pm
Become detectives of the natural world and discover the micro world of the mini-beast. We will be looking under logs and leaves, in bushes and trees to learn about these fascinating animals. Bring along teddy to share a picnic when all the hard work is done.

Build a Bugalow

thur 19 August 1pm-3pm
Using natural materials, build homes for the insects that need somewhere to sleep over the winter.
Meet at the Reg Driver Visitor Centre, Christchurch Park.

Bat Walk

Wed 25 August 8pm–10pm
Learn about British Bats, how to identify them and where best to find them.
The Rangers will take you on a guided walk around the Park. Long sleeves and insect repellent are advisable if you’re prone to being bitten by midges!
Meet outside the Reg Driver Centre, Christchurch Park.

Park in the Dark

thur 26 August 8pm–9.30pm
Join the Rangers for an evening of entertainment in Holywells Park.
Learn all there is to know about bats and moths whilst experiencing the atmosphere of the ‘park in the dark’.

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