The Highfield Park Trust Mini-beast Safari is an educational event and will be ticketed in order that numbers can be restricted. We want the participants to get as much as they can from this wonderfully excilerating experience, which has captivated both young and old alike. It is run from the Visitor Centre and, although a recent addition to the events itinerary, it has always been well supported. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment. Please note that a free car park is situated adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
Nature Talk and Walk: Getting to know bird calls and birdsong
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre giving some examples of easy-to-learn bird calls and birdsong and tips on how you can improve your skills. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go on a guided walk to listen for and identify the birds that can be found in the park.
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied teenagers who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
A perfect Father’s Day gift
This event is taking place on Father’s Day, and we think that it would make a very nice gift.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. If you have a pair of binoculars, you might find these useful, but they are not essential.
Doors Open at 8pm
Come along prepared for an outdoor performance whatever the weather, you can park up close to the venue, bring your own seating and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing and fun afternoon and see Opera Anywhere’s finest performers.
Bat Night July
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre giving pointers on what bats we might find in the park and how to identify them. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go out into the park to search for bats with the parks’ bat detectors. We know from past events that we have found both Pipistrelle Bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and Noctule Bats (Nyctalus noctula) in the park, although there are seventeen different types of bat to be found in the United Kingdom.
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied children who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing , sturdy footwear and bring a torch.
Nature Talk and Walk: Native trees – and what feeds on them
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre highlighting easy ways to identify a range of native trees found in the park. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go on a guided walk to practise identifying native trees in the park and to examine what feeds on them (from the small to the large).
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied teenagers who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
Bat Night August
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre giving pointers on what bats we might find in the park and how to identify them. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go out into the park to search for bats with the parks’ bat detectors. We know from past events that we have found both Pipistrelle Bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and Noctule Bats (Nyctalus noctula) in the park, although there are seventeen different types of bat to be found in the United Kingdom.
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied children who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing , sturdy footwear and bring a torch.
Nature Talk and Walk: Habitats and microhabitats in the park and the surrounding area
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre on the different habitats and microhabitats that can be found in the park and the surrounding area, along with their importance for different types of wildlife. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go on a guided walk to see real examples of the habitats and microhabitats covered and to spot a range of wildlife associated with them.
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied teenagers who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
Bat Night September
This event will begin with a short talk in our Visitor Centre giving pointers on what bats we might find in the park and how to identify them. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to go out into the park to search for bats with the parks’ bat detectors. We know from past events that we have found both Pipistrelle Bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and Noctule Bats (Nyctalus noctula) in the park, although there are seventeen different types of bat to be found in the United Kingdom.
The event is part of out Spring–Summer 2019 programme of ‘Nature Talks and Walks’.
Who is this event for?
This event is suitable for adults, as well as accompanied children who are looking to learn more about the natural world. No prior knowledge is required.
Do you need a ticket?
You need to book a ticket in order to attend because space is limited in our Visitor Centre, and there is a small charge for tickets that will go to support the park’s charitable aims.
What to bring
No equipment is needed, but please wear suitable clothing , sturdy footwear and bring a torch.