Staffs Wildlife Dark Skies
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
A summary
Night time stroll for the whole family!
Join us for a stroll in the dark and discover what creatures come out when the sun goes in! We live in a world full of lights, what can you see in the dark?
We’ll start with crafts in the learning hub building. Then we will head out onto the reserve in the dark and use bat detectors to look for bats as well as other creatures of the night. We will be on the look out for the creatures that come out a night, We might even see owls!
This event will take place outside in the dark therefore please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a torch.
As this is a family session, parents/carers must stay for the duration and book at least one accompanying "Parent/carer ticket" at the checkout.
Any accompanying siblings must also book a “Sibling to SEND child” ticket for this event
Please note:
There will be none Aiming High families attending this session.
Tickets
Aiming High SEND child
£0This ticket is for SEND children funded by the council through Aiming High.
Sibling to SEND child
£0This ticket is for siblings of SEND children only.
Parent/Carer ticket
£0This ticket is for parent/carers (at least one parent/carer must attend with their SEND child)
Aiming High SEND child
£0This ticket is for SEND children funded by the council through Aiming High.
Sibling to SEND child
£0This ticket is for siblings of SEND children only.
Parent/Carer ticket
£0This ticket is for parent/carers (at least one parent/carer must attend with their SEND child)
Additional information
This activity will take place outdoors and in the dark. We recommend bringing a torch for this event.
This activity will start in our learning hub building (https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/LearningHubandRainGarden) before moving out onto the nature reserve for a walk in the dark. There are accessible tracks around some of the site, allowing views over both lakes. There are also kissing gates which open with radar keys. Please note that some of the paths can be uneven and boggy so suitable sturdy footwear is recommended.
We play whatever the weather so please make sure everyone is dressed suitably.
You can also click on the link below to find out more and explore the Wolseley Centre grounds before your visit. https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/nature-reserves/wolseley-centre-nature-reserve
Reminder that this is an integrated event therefore there will be families and children attending who are not booked through Aiming High as well.
Ticket info
This is a family session. Therefore, parents/carers must stay for the duration and book at least one accompanying parent/carer ticket at the checkout.
Any accompanying siblings must also book a ticket for this event.
When booking, please select:
1 ticket for "Aiming High SEND child"
At least 1 "Parent/carer ticket"
If required, "Sibling to SEND child" tickets
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
-We manage 45 nature reserves around the county totalling over 1,980 hectares -We carry out conservation projects to create and restore habitats for wildlife, to ensure that the county's wild creatures have secure places where they can feed, shelter and breed -We run events to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to discover, enjoy and care about the natural world -We work with families and schools to inspire a love and respect for nature and teach environmental education -We work with communities to improve local green spaces for wildlife. Find out more about our community projects here and discover how you can support wildlife and wild places in your area. -We campaign on behalf of the environment to protect threatened places and rare species. We advocate for nature, striving to influence policy and decisions affecting wildlife. -We offer advice to individuals, planners, developers and landowners about how to protect and enhance gardens and habitats for wildlife
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What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
