Find out about volunteering

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Find out how you can help at Redgrave & Lopham fen and Knettishall Heath.

Come and find out about volunteering opportunities both at the Fen and at Knettishall Heath. Discover how you could get involved with work parties, educational activities and events. There are lots of roles from conservation work to admin. Come and find out more - just drop in. No experience necessary.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Education Centre
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss

Easter egg quest family afternoon

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-04-15 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Family activities at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Trail, crafts and egg activities for the family.
 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 per person
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Wear outdoor clothing
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss

Spring and sunflowers family afternoon

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-04-08 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Family activities at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Celebrate spring with activities and crafts and make or decorate a pot to plant a sunflower.
 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 per person
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Wear outdoor clothing.
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss

Wild about art activity day

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-04-09 10:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Activity day for 6 - 10 year olds at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Use natural materials for a big outdoor creation and try printing, sculpting and painting.
 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£6 per child, £10 for 2 siblings
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Wear outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Town: 
Diss

Tracks and trails activity day

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-02-19 10:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Activity day for 6 - 10 year olds at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Explore the fen and track the wild animals that live there.
 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£6 per child, £10 for 2 siblings
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Wear outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Town: 
Diss

Bird box building family afternoon

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Family activities at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Make a nest box and willow bird feeder to take home. Plus trail and crafts.
 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per bird box
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
Yes
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss

Guided fen walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-02-01 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2014-03-01 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2014-04-05 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2014-05-03 10:30 - 13:00
Summary: 
Guided walk at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Enjoy a walk around this stunning National Nature Reserve with naturalist and enthusiast John Hill, who will help you spot some of the wildlife to be seen at this time.

Meet at the Education Centre. No booking necessary.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 per person
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
2:30
Walk distance: 
3.00
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Outside the Education Centre
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss

Spring birds - early migrants - Sun 27 April 2014 FULLY BOOKED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Learn to identify visiting bird populations as well as resident birds in the varied habitats of this stunning reserve.

Tutor : Paul Holness

The early migrants which visit Lackford Lakes boost species numbers even more and it really is a great time to get out and appreciate the wealth of birdlife on our doorstep. Suitable for beginners/less experienced.

Paul is a popular local bird enthusiast and runs many successful courses for the Trust.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£20/£17concession
Audience: 
Adults
Beginners
Contact number: 
01473 890089
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66692
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Lackford Lakes, Lackford,
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP28 6HX
Town: 
Bury St Edmunds

Festive Fun ( Family)

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-12-20 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 per child
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Victoria Worthington - Senior Education Ranger
Contact number: 
024 7630 8999
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Visitors Centre
Address
Location: 
The Parkridge Centre
Grid ref: 
SP 386, 761

Festive Fun ( Family)

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-12-20 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
The session incorporates a Christmas themed wildlife and sensory walk, with a glittery art and craft session. Children will also get a free drink of squash and a cookie.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 per child
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Victoria Worthington - Senior Education Ranger
Contact number: 
024 7630 8999
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Visitors Centre
Address
Location: 
The Parkridge Centre
Grid ref: 
SP 386, 761