The summer holidays are the perfect time to get outdoors and discover how amazing nature is. This year you can join us on a special event and delve into the mud of Morecambe Bay on Monday 15 August.
You will be amazed at what creatures live under your feet down in the muddy soup. RSPB Field Teachers will help children to discover what they are and explore their relationships with the birdlife of the Bay, which is an extremely important area for wildlife.
Sessions will run from 9 to 10 am or 10.30 to 11.30 am. This is a free event, but booking in advance is required by phoning our Leighton Moss visitor centre on 01524 701601. Wearing wellington and waterproofs are advised.
Hannah Williams, RSPB Visitor Officer Intern said “I am very excited about having a go at muddipping myself. I’m sure all the children who come along will have great fun and will learn lots about wildlife at the same time.”
This event is part of the Morecambe Bay ‘A Wealth of Wildlife Project’. Led by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and in partnership with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. This project is running family events, walks and training opportunities for everyone to engage, explore and experience the wildlife delights of Morecambe Bay. Supported by Natural England through Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme, this project is also working in partnership with many other organisations, including the RSPB, and will encourage a greater diversity of people to connect with wildlife.
‘Muddipping at Morecambe Bay’ is just one of the fun activities planned for the holidays. For more information about Leighton Moss events or to book please phone 01524 701601 or see www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss. For more information on the ‘Wealth of Wildlife’ project visit www.lancswt.org.uk/index.php/morecambe-bay-a-wealth-of-wildlife.php
Image of children muddipping by Peter Guy