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Wildfest – Abberton Reservoir
2nd June 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre will be hosting the first ever Wildfest, building on the fantastic Summer Wildlife & Country Fair held there for many years.
CLICK HERE for details of Saturday’s event.
SUNDAY 2ND JUNE
the marquee and field filled with stall holders and exhibitors. The arena will hold displays – birds of prey flying, dog and duck show, den-building competition and children’s hour, featuring races and all kinds of fun! There will be experts to teach all about wildlife and conservation – a ‘guide in hide’, pond-dipping, bush craft, nature arts, bug-hunting, species identification, photography and more – fun and informative activities for young and old.
There will be plenty of food and drink available throughout the day!
Arena Programme:
11.30am – Dog & Duck show (30mins)
12.15pm – Bird of Prey
1.00pm – Children’s races hour (60mins)
2.15pm – Dog & Duck show (30mins)
3.00pm – Bird of Prey display (30mins)
3.45pm – Arena CLOSE
We also have lots of activities for you to join in.
10.30am – 12.30pm Pond Dipping (30min slots)
10.30am – 12.30pm Bush Craft & Nature Art (30min slots)
10.30pm – 12.00pm Guide in a Hide (30mins)
11.00am – 12.00pm – Den Building competition (60mins)
11.00am – Guided Reserve Walk (60mins)
2.00pm – Guided Reserve Walk (60mins)
2.30pm – 4.00pm Pond Dipping (30min slots)
2.30pm – 4.00pm Bush Craft & Nature Art (30min slots)
2.30pm – 3.30pm Guide in a Hide (30mins)
2.30pm – 3.30pm – Den Building competition (60mins)