 Freshwater Discovery
Explore the wonderful world of freshwater invertebrates through kick sampling (flowing water) or pond dipping (standing water). Use key charts to indentify and group the animals you find. Investigate the freshwater foodchain and discover who eats who and find out how each animal is adapted to their habitat.
Where can I do it?
Westhay Moor, Harridge Wood, Thurlbear Wood, Fyne Court. Find out more about the reserves here
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 Woodland Explorers
Become a woodland explorer and discover the importance of trees and how they contribute to our every day lives. Find out more about a woodland habitat and the variety of wildlife they support. Use charts and guides to identify trees and explore the differences between species.
Where can I do it?
Dommet Wood, Harridge Wood, Thurlbear Wood, Fyne Court, Great Breech Wood.
Find out more about the reserves here
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 Minibeast Investigation
Log piles and leaf litter might be made up of dead material but it is heaving with life. Discover the creatures that make rotting wood their home and investigate how they move, feed and the role they play in managing our environment. With the help of charts and keys, identify the animals and explore how they link together through the food chains and webs.
Where can I do it?
Dommet Wood, Harridge Wood, Thurlbear Wood, Fyne Court, Great Breech Wood, Westhay Moor. Find out more about the reserves here
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 Know your Tree
Have you ever hugged a tree? This activity allows exploration of an individual tree, looking at height, size, age and using sight, sound, smell and touch to get to know a tree. Pupils have an opportunity to get to know a tree close up and even get a chance to hug a tree. This activity is a good extension to the Woodland Explorers activity.
Where can I do it?
Dommet Wood, Harridge Wood, Thurlbear Wood, Fyne Court, Great Breech Wood.
Find out more about the reserves here
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 Wetland Wander
Somerset is famous for its wetland habitats. The wetland wander is a guided walk around one of our key nature reserves exploring the variety of wildlife that makes it their home. The walk includes a visit to a bird hide and children will use different senses to explore the site.
Westhay Moor, Catcott Lows.
Find out more about the reserves here
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 Bird Watching
and Drawing
Join an expert on one of our wetland nature reserves for an opportunity to enjoy a short bird watching experience. Try and identify some common species and be inspired by our bird hide displays to create drawings of some of the wildlife you can see. This activity ties in well with the Wetland Wander and is more suitable for key stage 2 groups.
Westhay Moor, Catcott Lows.
Find out more about the reserves here
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