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at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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“Let’s talk about Peat” Walk 

What is going on with peat at the Fen? Find out what we've been doing to keep our deep peat wet, and to rewet other areas of peat - a vital tool in the fight against climate change. We're part of the Fens East Peat Partnership

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 19:00
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Mucky Pups 

Outdoor adventures at Wicken Fen, for pre-school children who enjoy getting grubby.

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on
18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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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
19 Jul to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 71 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
24 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:15
+ 32 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
31 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
16:30 to 17:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Butterfly Wings 

A chance to make your own set of butterfly wings to wear!

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on
1 Aug to 14 Aug 2025
at
10:15 to 11:15
+ 3 other dates or times
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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
5 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 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
7 Aug to 18 Aug 2025
at
10:15 to 11:15
+ 3 other dates or times
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My NT Ranger Wild Tales 

Wicken Fen's Ajay Tegala has been a ranger at Blakeney Point, as well as Wicken Fen. His behind-the-scenes books reveal what it's really like... This talk is part of Wicken Fen's summer evenings programme

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on
7 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 19:30
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Dragons and Dipping 

Pond dipping at Wicken Fen, but with a twist and for slightly older children and families!

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on
8 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Fen Flowers Walk 

Discover the fen flora on the historic Sedge Fen, with our expert guide. We are happy to offer this walk as part of our Summer Evenings programme.

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on
14 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 19:30
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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