Events in 1999
Contact the Fen to book your ticket. Prebooking is strongly advised, as our more popular events sell out well in advance.
May
- Saturday 29th * Introduction to the national vegetation classification. A one day course designed to train participants how to conduct the survey work and interpret the results. This course is particularly related to fen habitats. Led by Adrian Colston. Tickets: Adults £25 (includes lunch)
June
- Tuesday 1st * (10am to 12 noon or 2-4pm) Have fun pond dipping with Trusty the Heedgehog and learn all about what lurks beneath the water at the Fen. Tickets: Adults/Children (3-12 year olds) £2.50
- Thursday 3rd * (10am to 12 noon or 2-4pm) Have fun pond dipping with Trusty the Heedgehog and learn all about what lurks beneath the water at the Fen. Tickets: Adults/Children (3-12 year olds) £2.50
- Saturday 5th * (10am to 5pm) An introduction to ground beetles. An introductory course on how to identify these interesting beetles. Led by national expert Brian Eversham. Tickets: Adults £25 (includes lunch)
- Saturday 19th * (10am to 5pm) A one day course learning about these fascinating creatures, their ecology and identification and the various species found at Wicken Fen. Led by Adrian Colston. Tickets £25 (includes lunch)
- Saturday 26th * (10am to 5pm) Introduction to grasses. A one day course learning about what is often perceived to be a difficult group of plants. Led by Adrian Colston. Tickets £25 (Includes lunch)
- Sunday 27th * (2 to 4pm) Wildflower walk. Experience the wild flowers of Wicken Fen at their best. Tickets: Adults £3.75/Children £2.50
July
- Saturday 17th* (11am-4pm) Wildlife for kids. Learn about the Wildlife at Wicken Fen. A day packed with activities and fun for all the family. Tickets: Children £3.50 and bring an adult for free!
- Sunday 18th* (2-4pm) Sedge Harvest Tour. Sedge has been harvested at Wicken Fen since 1414. Learn all about it and have a go at harvesting it yourself with warden Mark Cornell. Please bring gloves. Tickets: Adults £3.75/Children £2.50.
- Thurday 29th* (10am-12 noon or 2-4pm) Trusty gets arty. Come and get arty with Trusty the Hedgehog. Please wear old clothes. Tickets: Adults/Children (3-7 year olds) £2.50.
August
- Thursday 5th* (10am-12 noon or 2-4pm) Wild art. Try your hand at designing something wild and wacky with clay, paint or have a go at screen painting. Please wear old clothes. Tickets: Adults/Children (7-12 year olds) £2.50.
- Sunday 8th* (2-4pm) Wildflower walk. Experience the wild flowers of Wicken Fen at their best. Tickets: Adults £3.75/Children £2.50.
- Wednesday 11th* (10am-12 noon or 2-4pm) Solar eclipse day. Test your senses by touch, taste, smell and sound. Follow a trail blind-folded, learn to use a compass and solve the treasure trail. Tickets: Adults/Children (7-12 year olds) £2.50.
- Thursday 19th* (10am-12 noon or 2-4pm) Fun at the fen with Trusty. Come and have fun and games on the Fen with Trusty the Hedgehog. Tickets: Adults/Children (3-7 year olds) £2.50.
- Thurday 26th* (10am-12 noon or 2-4pm) Minibeast magic and mayhem. Meet some monster mini-beasts from other countries!


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