Tuesday 31 July 2012

Check out the brilliant Junior Wardens Natterjack Toad film http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sandscale-haws/things-to-see-and-do/  ...(scroll to the bottom of the page)

Tuesday 24 July 2012

Well summer holidays are here and so is the rain!  Hopefully it won’t put a dampner to our free kids events every Thursday 2-4pm.  It starts this Thursday with Beachcombing. 

Dates: 26 July 2012 2:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
A gentle stroll along our lovely beach to look for shells and other marine life left behind by the tide. A great way to start a shell collection
Dates: 28 July 2012 10:00am
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Help us to clean up the beach so that everyone can enjoy this beautiful place.

Dates: 28 July 2012 2:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
From birds to butterflies and a fantastic show of wild flowers. A chance to see some of the rare and special wildlife that thrives at Sandscale Haws.
Dates: 2 August 2012 2:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Explore the fascinating under water world of a stream using pond nets to catch all kinds of weird and wonderful mini beasts.

Dates: 6 August 2012 12:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
A variety of fun family events including beachcombing, pond dipping and a sand sculptures competition. Come along at any time between 12 and 4pm
Dates: 9 August 2012 2:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Take a journey in to sand dunes to explore the hidden world of minibeasts. Use pooters & pitfall traps to help the rangers to record what you've found
Dates: 10 August 2012 8:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
The first moth trapping night we've run for several years. Beginners and experts are welcome. Who knows what species we'll find?
Booking Essential  01229 462855


Dates: 16 August 2012 2:00pm
Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Use pond nets to fish for a variety of weird and wonderful sea creatures in the Duddon Estuary at Low tide. Nets and trays are provided.