Our friends at Creekside Discovery Centre have their annual open day coming up! Please read below for more information about the event.
This is your best chance to experience the full variety of wildlife experiences and activities we offer here at Creekside, and to meet the whole team of staff, volunteers and trustees whilst you enjoy an afternoon immersed in urban wildlife. Mark your calendars and book your tickets, as it’s an event not to be missed!
On the day you’ll be able get up close and personal with wild plants and animals sharing Creekside with us – on land and in the river! The event will be packed full of guided and self-led activities, including river dipping, pond dipping and bug hunting, to name just a few. There will be lots to entertain young ones and grown-ups alike. And for those interested in learning about how we are conserving and enhancing the local environment, join our guided wildflower walk where you’ll also learn about our exciting wildlife and community projects.
Most of all, we hope you join us on the day and connect with the wonder of Creekside’s urban wildlife!
Our events starts at 11am and so far, activities will include:
- river dipping for ages 5+ (11:00-13:00)
- bug hunting for all ages
- crab racing at 13:30
- pond dipping for all ages (14:00-15:00)
- a Lost & Found project talk
- a pop-up museum by Deptford Ragged School Archive
- badge making + arts & crafts
- tadpole corner for the tots
- Slimewatch Studio – get up close and personal with algae
- wildflower bingo
- a wildflower and Creekside conservation walk ‘n’ talk (14:00)
Read more and book your place at https://www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/events/creekside-annual-open-day-2025~483/
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