Wildlife Watch - Biofluorescence (Family event)

A green leopard slug under a biofluorescent light

Biofluorescence slug (Credit Mark Hoar)

A biofluorescent purple leaf

Biofluorescence (Credit Mark Hoar)

Wildlife Watch - Biofluorescence (Family event)

Location:
Hickling Broad and Marshes, Stubb Road, Hickling, NR12 0BW
Book
Join our Children's Wildlife Watch event as we explore NWT Hickling Broad after dark to discover hidden colours and listen for wildlife!

Event details

Date

Time
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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About the event

Discover the hidden colours of nature on a night-time stroll on the reserve. We’ll be using special torches to help us explore, and keeping our ears open for sounds of wildlife!

Please note that you will need to bring a pair of sunglasses that have either the CE mark or UV400 rating as we will be using torches that produce UVA light.

Please bring an ordinary torch or use the one on your mobile phone, for the walk to and from the car park.

Please note this is a children's event.

This event is part of the Norwich Science Festival, presented by The Forum, Norwich, and a partnership of organisations and institutions including Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia. 

Booking

Price

Each family group must have at least one adult attending. One accompanying adult per paying child is free of charge and does not need to book a ticket.

Additional booking information

Accessibility
We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs permitted on public right of way.

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What to bring

Please note that you will need to bring a pair of sunglasses that have either the CE mark or UV400 rating as we will be using torches that produce UVA light.

Please bring an ordinary torch or use the one on your mobile phone, for the walk to and from the car park.

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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Additional information

Important health and safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water.

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.

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