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at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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Listen to the Voices of the Fen - sound sculpture trail 

A series of sound sculptures around the Sedge Fen reveals hidden soundscapes, invites you to listen closely and experience the landscape in a new way.

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on
16 Aug to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 43 other dates or times
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Bug hunters! 

Perfect fun for families that like to discover creepy crawlies under logs and catch crickets in the long grass.

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on
18 Aug 2025
at
10:15 to 11:15
+ 1 other date or time
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Young Ranger Days 

A great opportunity to be a ranger for the day!

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on
19 Aug to 26 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Build your own Bird Box 

Why not have a go at building your own bird box and make a home for birds?

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on
20 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Pond Dipping at Wicken Fen 

Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find.

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on
21 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
+ 11 other dates or times
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Sketching Evening for Families 

Get inspiration from the Fen landscape and features – do you want to draw the windpump or our Fen Cottage?

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on
21 Aug 2025
at
17:30 to 19:00
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Deep Listening Drop-In 

A chance to join an informal session hunting for hidden soundscapes, as our volunteers tune in to the underwater life with hydrophones, and zoom in on birds and insects with a parabolic mic. No need to book, just show up!

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on
21 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 18:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Afternoon Wellbeing Walk 

Join us on a relaxed amble on the Fen to enjoy a midsummer evening.

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on
28 Aug 2025
at
16:30 to 17:30
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Paper Flower Workshop 

This workshop will delight crafty adults and children, so please book a space for everyone that wants to have a go.

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on
29 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time