Ever wondered what wild creatures visit your garden at night? Join us for a fun, family-friendly ‘Footprint Tunnel Workshop’ and learn how to build your very own mammal tracker using simple, eco-friendly materials! This hands-on session is part of BioBlitz 2025 at the University of Lincoln, a celebration of local wildlife open to the public and packed with free nature events, spanning 24 hours!
What You’ll Do:
- Build a working footprint tunnel from recycled materials
- Learn how to use it to detect small mammals like hedgehogs, mice, voles and shrews
- Take your tunnel home to start your own garden wildlife survey
- Contribute to real citizen science and wildlife conservation!
Who Can Attend?
- This event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages (younger children may need help from a parent/guardian)
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Everything is provided - just bring your curiosity!
- FREE, but booking is required through Eventbrite only (No drop-ins please)
📍 Location: A meeting point outside the Ross Lucas Medical Science building (LMS) - exact what3words location will be sent before the event, and don't worry, it'll be hard to miss!
Be part of the BioBlitz buzz and discover the hidden wildlife in your own garden! Leave with a ready-to-use footprint tunnel and the knowledge to monitor the mammals that call your garden home.
The University reserves the right to postpone or cancel any events subject to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances. Due to the nature of Bioblitz wildlife surveying events, dogs are not permitted, guide dogs are the only exception.
What is a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour race against the clock to discover and record as many species of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible. Community members, families, scientists, students, and teachers all work together - guided by experienced naturalists - to explore and document local biodiversity. Everything we find contributes to local and national wildlife databases.
BioBlitz 2025 – Discover, record, and celebrate biodiversity.
