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at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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Mucky Pups 

Outdoor adventures at Wicken Fen, for pre-school children who enjoy getting grubby.

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on
23 May to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Family Trail - All About PEAT! 

There's deep, dark peat beneath your feet at Wicken Fen! It's one of the last remaining fragments of undrained fenland - only 1% remains.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
09:30 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Pond Dipping at Wicken Fen 

Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find.

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on
27 May to 28 May 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
+ 7 other dates or times
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Grass Printing Workshop 

Create a work of art to hang at home, using simple printing techniques and some local grasses.

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on
29 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Discover the dirt! Outdoor family fun, celebrating Peat. 

Have you ever wondered what is under the ground at Wicken Fen? Deep, dark, damp peat, which has taken thousands of years to accumulate.

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on
30 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Voices of the Fen: Make an Aeolian Harp 

Join Kathy Hinde and Jan Hendrickse as they show you how to make your very own wind-powered harp to take home.

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on
31 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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Within the Peat - exploring Wicken Fen's ancient habitats 

"See and handle ancient remains of plants and invertebrates from the peat at Wicken Fen. Visit the Learning Centre where environmental archaeologists will be sharing materials from their research at Wicken Fen.

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on
1 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Dusk Chorus Walk 

An evening walk through the fens to discover some of the sounds of twilight

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on
5 Jun 2025
at
18:30 to 20:00
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Voices of the Fen: Make a Flute from Natural Materials and Perform at the Fen on 20th July 

In this workshop, led by Jan Hendrickse and Kathy Hinde, you will be making your own overtone flute and learn to play it in preparation for a performance in the Fen. No experience needed.

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on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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