World Ranger Day - Be a Ranger for the Morning (for families)
Join a short, free, guided walk with our friendly Ecologist/Ranger, Mel, searching for bugs. Hear how we care for chalk meadow plants and animals, and collect litter as we go.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
To celebrate World Ranger Day, why not bring the family and be Rangers for the morning? We'll take a gentle walk through the chalk downland searching for bugs, animals and plants. Our friendly ecologist, Mel, will help you to identify them and will tell you more about them. She will explain in simple terms how our work in the countryside helps to maintain the delicate balances that allow the multitude of living organisms to thrive. You'll also get to make your very own free Ranger badge to take home with you. We won't be going near the cliff edge or steep slopes. Part of our Summer of Play programme. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet outside Edith's Bookshop, close to the visitor centre at the start time.
- What to bring and wear
We'll be walking through the countryside on informal paths to ensure we don't disturb the nesting birds. We suggest wearing closed-toed stout shoes or walking boots with socks and trousers.
- Accessibility
Some of the paths we'll be using will be unsurfaced and may be uneven. The event may not be suited to wheelchair or mobility scooter users. If you have limited mobility, please call the contact number for advice.
- Other
The event is free to attend. Normal parking charges apply; National Trust members can park for free. Toilets are available at the visitor centre - as we will be in the countryside, we suggest using the facilities before setting out. Please dress appropriately for the weather, which can change suddenly. The grass may be wet from overnight dew/rain. You may wish to bring a drink and a light snack. Please take your waste home with you. If it is raining or very windy, the event will not go ahead. If the weather forecast is bad, please check our website or Facebook page before travelling.
Upcoming events
Guided walk: Folklore, Wildlife and Medicinal uses of Chalk Downland Plants
Join our ecologist, Mel, as she takes you on a tour of discovery, stopping to take a closer look at the veritable treasure chest of natural medicines surrounding us.
World Lizard Day - A Family Rrreptile Rrramble
Lizards and slowworms are notoriously elusive, timid creatures, but not if you know where to look! Join our ecologist, Mel, as we go on a quiet walk in search of signs of lizards and slowworms. And you never know - we might find some!
Rock Stars - Geology for Beginners (for families)
Join Geo-ecologist Mel as she takes you on a guided walk and field trip of discovery. Find out what chalk is made of. Where does flint come from, and how does it find its way into chalk? Learn how the Dover Strait was formed and try some experiments.
Moth Survey Nights
Most of us know that bees do the vital work of pollinating flowers during the day, but did you know that moths also pollinate by day and night, depending on the species? Join us to see the beautiful multitude of moths that inhabit the chalk downland.