Daws Hall Nature Reserve

[allison24]

Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX

[Lucyinthesky]

Busy Bees Toddler Adventures at Daws Hall Nature Reserve

Fridays @ 10am - 12pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/128985919139685/

Join head of education (and mummy), Amy for nature based exploration and play for active little people on our beautiful private reserve. A wonderful opportunity to learn and socialise in an outdoor setting.
Suitable for age 1-4 years providing your tot is toddling confidently.
Friday 10-12 fortnightly*, starting 30th April 2021 (full list of dates for 2021 available)
Just £2 per session with thanks to Suffolk Community Foundation for their generous funding!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free parking, toilet and baby changing facilities available and Covid-19 safety measures in place.
*Some dates differ due to existing school bookings and bank holidays



Little Ladybirds: Baby Sensory Walks at Daws Hall Nature Reserve

Mondays @ 2pm - 3pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/194440125612999/

Join head of education (and mummy), Amy for relaxing sensory walks for babes in arms taking in the sights, sounds and smells and textures on our beautiful private nature reserve. A lovely way to meet other local families with little ones.
Suitable for 0-18 months/pre-walking
Monday 2-3pm fortnightly* starting 10th May 2021 (full list of dates for 2021 available)
Just £2 per session with thanks to Suffolk Community Foundation for their generous funding!
Walks suitable for wraps/carriers/slings and all-terrain buggies.
Free parking, toilet and baby changing facilities available.
*Some dates differ due to existing school bookings and bank holidays



Wild and Crafty

Wednesdays from 2nd of June @ 10am -2pm (until 22nd Nov)

Get creative amongst nature in these ever popular family fun sessions.
Limited spaces available
Price is per child, accompanying adults are free.
Booking is via our website here
https://www.dawshallnature.co.uk/bookin ... rafty/book

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Walks, talks and workshops
Hands on sessions to explore nature, open to all but aimed at adults.

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Wonderful Wildflowers Introduction
23 July 2021, 11am-2pm
Spend an idyllic summer's day on the picturesque Nature Reserve with a beginner friendly session identifying Wildflowers with our head of Education, Amy. For adults or children over 12.

Photography Walks with Neil Phillips
29 July, 26 August, 30 September,
28 October, 25 November, 23 December, 10am to 2pm
A guided walk through the reserve with resident photographer Neil Phillips. For adults or children over 12.

What's that Bat? Ultrasound Detector Walk
20 August 2021, 7pm-9pm
Get hands on with specialist ultrasound equipment in this evening who's who of the bat world. For adults or children over 12.

Freshwater Invertebrate Identification with Neil Phillips
8 September 2021, 11pm-3pm
Join Neil in this freshwater session and get acquainted with the aquatic, from the familiar to the fantastic in our ponds, streams and rivers. For adults or children over 12.

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Familiar Fungi for First timers
20 November 2021, 12pm-2pm
An introduction to common fungi, how to identify them and where to find them. For adults or children over 12.


Family Fun
Fun sessions designed for families with children.


Wild and Crafty Family Fun Days
28 July, 4,11,18,25 August
27 October, 22 December 10am to 2pm
Get creative amongst nature in these ever popular family fun sessions.


Busy Bees Toddler Adventures
16, 30 July 13, 27,
10 September 8, 22, October 5 November 10am to 12pm

Nature based exploration and play for active little people on our beautiful private reserve

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Autumn Colours Open Days - 31 October, 7 November
12pm - 4pm

See the beautiful sanctuary gardens, featuring numerous exotic trees and shrubs, over a hundred species of old fashioned roses, and rare ducks and geese. Later in the year look out for the stunning fiery autumn colours. Also take a stroll through our private nature reserve, a precious and diverse slice of protected wilderness stretching down to the river Stour.

Entry: Adults £7, Children £2 (Under 5s free)

No booking required, sorry we can't allow dogs on site.

[MelanieLarke]

EASTER / APRIL EVENTS

Walks, talks, family events and workshops
Hands on sessions to explore nature, open to all but designed for adults.​

Photowalk

5 April 2022, 10.30am-2.30pm, Adults/12+ year old - £8

Come for a walk around the Sanctuary and reserve, lead by resident photographer Neil Phillips, who will show the photographic highlights of spring in the reserve

Wild and Crafty - Children's Activities

6 April 2022, 10.30am-2.30pm,Children - £8

Come join us for a day of pond dipping, minibeast hunts and craft, finishing with cooking marshmallows over the campfire

What's that Bat?

8 April 2022, 7pm-9pm , Adults - £10 Under 15s - £5

Get hands on with specialist ultrasound equipment in this evening who's who of the bat world.

Crafty Monday - Children's Activities

13 April 2022, 10am-12.30pm,Children - £8

Come join us for a scavenger hunt and bring your finds back to get crafty in the centre

Survival Day - Children's Activities

13 April 2022, 10.30am-2.30pm, Children - £8

A day of child friendly survival:
Campfire cooking, orienteering, shelter building, animal tracks and trails and using fire stills.

Wild and Crafty - Children's Activities

19 April 2022, 10.30am-2.30pm, Children - £8

Come join us for a day of pond dipping, minibeast hunts and craft, finishing with cooking marshmallows over the campfire

More information available at https://www.dawshallnature.co.uk/events