Events and Activities August
Pond Dipping
8 August
10am to 12.00 noon
20 August
10am to 12.00 noon
Haysden Country Park
Short introductory talk about the world of water invertebrates followed by a practical pond dipping session. The finds will be looked at in closer detail using digital microscopes. Meet by the flag pole, near the main car park. Booking essential with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership due to limited places. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk Charge of £4 per person. This event has been part funded by the Council.
Butterfly Field Surveying
13 August
12 noon
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
An introduction to field surveying for butterfilies in the park. This is for people willing to help us record annual speices and population numbers in the park. Equipment on the day will be provided. Volunteer recorders will be given further training should they wish to continue to help us. This is free event. Limted places booking at www.eventbrite.co.uk
Minibeast Safari
15 August
11am to 12 noon
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
A minibeast hunt in the park to find insects. Your findings will be looked at in closer detail using digital microscopes. Booking essential due to limited places. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk This is a free event.
Angling Society Open Day
17 August
10am to 3pm
New Lagoon - The Ballast Pit (owned by the Society)
Learn about fishing. Families are welcome. Equipment on loan during the day and bait will be provided free of charge. Car parking provided at the adjacent Haysden Country Park main car park. This is a free event but parking chagres will apply. Booking required call 07974 488040.
Bat Walk And Talk
Monday 27 August
8pm to 10pm
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Join our expert to learn what lives in the country park at night, with the chance to see Noctule bats and Pipistrelle bats. Just bring a torch! Booking essential due to limited places. Book essaential with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership at www.eventbrite.co.uk Charge £4 per person. Thsi event has been part funed by the Council.