Grassland Critters and Pond Creatures at Samphire Hoe


  • When
  • Area Dover

When

Where

Rangers Hut at Samphire Hoe Country Park
Samphire Road
Dover
CT17 9FL

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Admission

Admission fees applicable

Useful info

  • Available: Accessible toilets
  • Available: Family-friendly
  • Available: Accessible parking
  • Available: Car parking
  • Not available: Dog-friendly

Contact

A special opportunity to go on a bug hunt and pond dipping at the same event! Ranger Paul will lead you on an exciting adventure to discover the special creatures and critters that spend their lives in the long grass and ponds of Samphire Hoe. First, you will go on a bug hunt using pots to catch and identify the diverse insects that live in the long grass, such as grasshoppers and butterflies. Then, you will use nets and trays to catch and identify creatures from the mysterious world of ponds, including diving beetles, dragonflies, and cased caddisflies!

This event is suitable for those aged 5+. Children must be accompanied at all times.

£2.50 per child- booking essential.