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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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My family
Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…
Keeled skimmer
The Keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Family & Youth Clubs
If you care about nature and love wildlife then our Family and Youth Clubs are for you! Explore your local wild places, get involved in events and activities and make new friends.
Black-tailed skimmer
The Black-tailed skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is on the wing from May to August.
My family time
Siti and Amin love visiting Stocker’s Lake for a walk at the weekend. It’s just 15 minutes from where they live in Rickmansworth. The great outdoors is right on your doorstep.
Family Coastal Wildlife Walk - Horden
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal grasslands.
Family Coastal Wildlife Walk - Seaham
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal grasslands.
Winter wildlife at Low Barns
Low Barns nature reserve is just such a fantastic spot, whatever your cup of tea: be it a leg stretching walk, a laid-back stroll, a calming spell sitting in a hide with a flask and a camera or a…
Low Barns Boardwalk
Unfortunately, the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve is closed and requires replacing. Plans for the work are underway.
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns.