River Discovery Day
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River Discovery Day

Uncover the marvellous miniature world of river invertebrates through river dipping, nature themed games and crafts, and find out more about

By The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers LPS

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The Jetty, Thetford

The Jetty Riverside Walk Thetford IP24 2BG United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

Where: The Jetty, Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BG

What Three Words: ///intention.withdraw.reseller

This event is available throughout the day, bookable in hourly slots from 10.30am until 3.30pm.


Join BFER and wildlife enthusiast Jon Tyler for an activity adventure discovering river wildlife on Thetford's jetty. Uncover the marvellous miniature world of river invertebrates through river dipping, take part in nature themed games and crafts, and find out more about what makes rivers so special.

Finding out what lives below the surface of a river or stream is a really fun activity for all the family. It is also a fantastic way to learn about the biodiversity and health of our waterways! During the Discovery Day, you will look at creatures up close in a special raised river dipping water tank. While you might come across some small fish, what we are really looking for are invertebrates! These are amazing creatures without a backbone. There are thousands of them living in rivers and they have amazing life cycles. You will be able to see them up close, and use fun fact sheets to be a river detective to identify them.

There will also be crafts and games to enjoy like creating your own river critter, the water-snail slither-slide and feeding the dragon!

When: Wednesday 13th August

Where: The Jetty, Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BG

What Three Words: ///intention.withdraw.reseller

Time: Available in 1 hour bookable time slots:

10.30am-11.30am

11.30am-12.30pm

1.30pm-2.30pm

2.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: Fully Funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Booking: Pre-book a time slot to avoid disappointment. Drop-ins will be welcome on the day if not all places are filled.

Transport: Thetford train station is a 25 minute walk away and Thetford bus station is a 15 minute walk away.

Parking: There is free, unlimited time parking in various town centre car parks nearby such as School Lane Car-Park (IP24 2AG) or Tanner Street Car-Park (IP24 2BQ)

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The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers LPS

The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme is a new initiative delivering 24+ Archaeology, History and Nature focused projects that engage communities, schools and interest groups in understanding, conserving and celebrating the unique heritage of the Brecks' fen edge and river corridors.

The Scheme outputs will concentrate on the history and biodiversity of the river corridors and key fen edge and freshwater habitats within The Brecks, with the aim of delivering real understanding of water-based heritage and conservation issues, and positive conservation changes on the ground. This area encompasses a unique area in East Anglia with an incredible and much-overlooked landscape.

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