Wray Castle is a victorian folly on Lake Windermere. Built in 1840 by a retired surgeon, the mock-gothic fantasy castle was acquired by The National Trust in 1929 and has since been home to the Freshwater Biological Association, the Merchant Navy and is now a family friendly tourist attraction.

In 2015 – 2016 artists Glenn Boulter, Ross Dalziel and Hwa Young Jung are looking at the multiple timelines and tenants of Wray Castle for the Ok Sparks! project.

This unique workshop revisits the “Easter Class”, an introduction to freshwater biology with scientists from the Freshwater Biological Association. Join us to investigate the local ecology of the Lakes with hands on activities about chemistry, algae, fish, invertebrates and more. Explore the impact of the lake ecosystem and the role of limnology in the world today.

FAQs

• This is a workshop from the Ok Sparks project for the budding amateur naturalist; a short fun yet intensive course with alot to discover.

• You will be expected to complete the full 3 hour course.

• Cake and refreshments provided.

• Suitable for ages 14 and up ONLY.

• To join the course you need to buy a ticket on Eventbrite plus General Admission to the National Trust, £9.50 for adults, £4.25 concession.

• There is another bookable class on Sunday 15th May at the same times with Identical content available here
  

More Information

• Contact the organiser or visit the OK Sparks! Project website

OK Sparks! is Supported using Public Funding by Arts Council England