Little Terra Watching Week with The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trust Little Terras Watching Week will run from Saturday 1^st to Sunday 9^th August. Children are encouraged to get out and about to explore their nearest Derbyshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve, or to take a look around the park or garden, to see what wildlife they can find.

At this time of year, you should be able to see butterflies, dragonflies, birds and lots of wildflowers, to name but a few. The Trust has some great places to see wildlife, all around the county, but if you can’t get to one of theirs, take a look at what’s in your local park or even in your own garden.

Little Terras Watching Packs are available to download here, and provide hints and tips on identifying species.They will also contain a tick list to be filled in and sent back to the Trust, and each of these will be entered into a prize draw. Packs will be available to download or from Little Terra, 21 Sadler Gate, Derby. In addition there will be a drawing and photographic competition, more details shortly.

There are fun days at two of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trusts reserves:
Hilton Gravel Pits Nature Reserve near Derby
Tuesday 4^th August, 1pm to 4pm
Come along and have a go at a range of activities, including pond dipping, guided wildlife walks and crafts

The Avenue Washlands, Wingerworth near Chesterfield
Wednesday 5th August
10am-12noon Stream dipping
1pm-3pm Dragons and damsels
Thursday 6th August
10am-12noon Make a wind turbine
1pm-3pm Eco homes
Friday 7th August
10am-12noon Make a mini insect hotel
1pm-3pm Furry friends (small mammals)
Activities are suitable for families with children over 6 years old. There is no charge for the activities but booking is essential please contact the Trust on 01773 881188. For directions to the reserves contact the Trust or go to www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

If you don't live in Derbyshire or will be on holiday elsewhere in the UK when the event takes place, you can still take part. If you would like to visit a nature reserve www.wildlifetrusts.org has details of all their reserves across the country

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