Home Education: Marvellous Migration

Are your children home-educated? Are you looking for a quality outdoor experience to enhance their learning? Then join us on one of our sessions exclusively for home-educated children and their families. Suitable for children aged 7 – 13 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

About the session:

During this session we will look at the seasonal movements of different birds and insects at North Cave Wetlands. Wetlands are a rich and varied habitat that provide an important rest stop to those during long migrations.

Using binoculars and ID sheets we will spot different birds around the reserve. We will discuss adaptations these species have to aid in their survival. You will also learn more about the lengths some of these animals go to for their yearly migration.

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

This session takes place in areas of uneven terrain and involves a large about of walking. It will also involve the use of aids such as binoculars.

What to bring/wear

This event will take place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is recommended and lots of layers if it is cold. We suggest a hat and suncream if it is warm!

Toilets and catering

There are two compost toilets on the reserve with disabled access. The Little Butty Bus is on site from 8am to 2-30pm providing hot and cold food and drinks six days a week apart from Mondays.

Covid-19 secure

If you have tested positive or think you may have Covid-19 we ask you to stay at home. Please contact Supporter Services if this is the case and your booking will be refunded. Visit our events Covid-19 page for more details.

Joining us on the day

We will meet by the first hide (opposite the Butty Bus).

Parking

There is a large car park with two disabled parking places situated at the entrance to the reserve.

Additional information

There is good mobile signal across the whole reserve.

The What3Words code for the car park is punters.merchant.diner

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Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

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