Dipping for monsters: delve into the depths of a freshwater pond

Nextdoor Nature officer Tom Parkin pond dipping from platform

Dipping for monsters: delve into the depths of a freshwater pond

Location:

Low Barns,

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Low Barns Nature Reserve,
Witton-le-Wear, DL14 0AG
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Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the pray, who can swim the fastest.

Event details

Meeting point

Low Barns Visitor Centre

Date

Time
10:00am - 11:30am
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About the event

We will be exploring the pond at Low Barns. This is an opportunity to get close up to the invertebrates that live within the pond; see how they move, work out who they are and how they interact.

Please note: all pond dipping equipment will be provided – please DO NOT bring your own due to potential cross contamination. Instructions and guidance will be given at the start of each session.

Booking essential, spaces limited.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and above and adults. 

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

We will meet outside the Low Barns Visitor Centre and walk over to the pond dipping area. 

There are toilets, a café and parking on site. Please wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. We will not be going into the pond so wellingtons are not necessary.   

Booking

Price

Free

Additional booking information

Suitable for children aged 5 years and above and adults.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. We will not be going into the pond so wellingtons are not necessary.    

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Laura Tedstone
Contact number: 07912281143