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National Insect Week: Bug house making

Join the team from Life on the Edge and kick off insect week by making a little bug box to take home and put in your garden.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Celebrating the wonderful world of invertebrates, the team from Life on the Edge are hosting a bug making workshop at Coleton Fishacre.

With all materials provided, learn more about the work taking place while getting creative. The workshop is free, but spaces are limited so booking is essential.

The National Trust is working in partnership with South Devon National Landscape, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Bug Life - The Invertebrate Conservation Charity.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 01803 229330

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 12 and over, accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please ask at Reception for directions.

What to bring and wear

These activities takes place outdoors, so please wear weather appropriate clothing.

Contact info

South Devon National Landscape

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