Free Things To Do With Children in Central Bristol – City Nature Challenge

Free Family Event in Bristol and Bath

A programme of free family wildlife events is taking place in Bristol and Bath between 27-30 April 2018.

The City Nature Challenge, will give children with their families a chance to spot birds, bats, go on bug hunts and nature spotting trails as part of an international event to record as much wildlife as possible.

Events include:

Friday 27 April, 9.30am – 12.30pm: Help Bristol Ornithological Club record the surprising variety of birdlife in the city on a walk around the Bristol Docks and Castle Park. Families might even spot urban Peregrine Falcons – the fastest creatures on the planet.

Friday 27 April, 3pm – 5pm: Join Bristol Avon River Trust as they get up close to invertebrate species in the River Trym to test how healthy the river is.

Friday 27 April, Saturday 28 April and Sunday 29 April, 8pm -10pm: Take part in a walk at Eastville Lake to spot bat species with Avon Bat Group. Find out more about the creatures and discover how to use a bat detector to listen to bat echolocation calls.

Saturday 28 April, 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm: Nature detectives are needed to help Avon Wildlife Trust and Midsomer Norton Town Council in a Wildlife Identification Walk. Learn how to identify wild flowers, plants and animals and add native species to the iNaturalist app.

Sunday 29 April, 12.30pm – 3pm: Enjoy a spectacular walk along the Bath Skyline and photograph fascinating fauna and flora to add to the iNaturalist app. Finish off the day at the Ring O’Bells for a well-earned rest and refreshments.
Monday 30 April, 4pm-6pm: Explore 37 acres of wild flower meadows, wildlife ponds, woodland plus a trip into the new exciting new Treehouse during a guided walk around Bath City Farm. Families can also explore the farm anytime over the week to record findings on the iNaturalist app.

You can get more information and collect free resources at We The Curious in Bristol or Bath Central Library over the weekend.

For further information on how to book please visit: http://www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature/events-and-hubs/

Wildlife enthusiasts can join the region’s Survey Teams. For more information on how to join visit: http://www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature/survey-team/

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