• Chris Packham whilst exploring the reserve during the 24hr BioBlitz - © Terry McKenna

  • Two young members showing Chris their pond dipping findings - © Terry McKenna

  • The site warden, Phil Parker, talking to Chris Packham - © Terry McKenna

  • Two young members showing Chris Packham their findings - © Terry McKenna

  • Sarah Lambert talking to Chris Packham about her findings - © Terry McKenna

  • Behind the scenes of moth trapping - © Sarah Lambert

Chris Packham’s BioBlitz 2018

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The nature reserve was delighted to have been asked to take part in Chris Packham’s 24hr BioBlitz, from the 21st to 22nd July. This was an intense period of ecological surveying to record all of the living species on the reserve! We were incredibly lucky to have a visit from Chris Packham himself, who spent […]

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  • Werrington Primary - © Philip Parker

  • Fossil Hunting - © Philip Parker

  • Coprolite (poo) fossil - © Philip Parker

  • Rib fossil - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

Autumn School Visits

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We have had a couple of really good school visits this week with Werrington Primary School, to follow on from the Family Fun Day at the weekend. These are some of the best children and knowledgeable teachers we have ever had visit! We had some excellent finds in the fossil area, including a rib (awaiting identification) and […]

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  • Marquee exhibitions - © Philip Parker

  • Bug hunt - © Philip Parker

  • West Winch Primary school visit - © Philip Parker

  • Fossil preparation with Fossils Galore - © Philip Parker

  • Wildlife walk - © Philip Parker

  • Brickworks tour - © Philip Parker

Open Week and School Visits 2015

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Open Week and School Visits 2015 Here are the summarised attendance figures for the 3 weeks of activities at Kings Dyke. Open events – 530 people School events – 350 people Attendance at events away from reserve plus talks – 300 + people All in all, a successful 3 weeks. Thanks everyone for helping but particularly […]

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