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Family Explorers: Pond Dipping

Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR

Tel: 01214541860

Pond dipping

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Join our Conservation Ranger, Sila, for monthly Family Explorers events at the Gardens! Every month, Sila will guide you on a new journey, offering opportunities to connect with nature, learn fascinating facts, and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. From botanical gems to curious creatures, there's so much to uncover in our Gardens - what will you find?

💧Pond Dipping:
Take a look below the surface in our pond dipping workshop. Use your net to see what you can uncover - there's more in the water than you might think! Explore pond biodiversity and find out about just how important ponds are for wildlife.

Date: June 16th
Sessions: 11am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location: Meet on the Terrace.

🎟️ Tickets: Participating children are required to purchase general admission tickets to The Gardens and the Family Explorers: Pond Dipping ticket (£3). Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. General admission tickets to The Gardens are required for adults, but accompanying adults are not required to purchase workshop tickets.

Accessibility: This workshop is accessible via wheelchair. Please speak to a member of staff before booking to discuss any access requirements.

Weather: This event will go ahead in all but heavy persistent rain, or extreme and dangerous weather. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing to explore outdoors - and prepare to get a little messy!

Activities are suggested for children aged 4 – 10 years but will offer enjoyment and interest for all ages.

This workshop is part of The Gardens Family Explorers programme.

Must be purchased along side general entry ticket to The Gardens.

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£3.00

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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio tours
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Dementia friendly
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Opening Times

16 June 2024
DayTimes
Sunday11:00 - 14:30

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