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Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve
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Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 29 Aug · 10:00

Attenborough Nature Reserve - Parking at ANC

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About This Event

The Pond Dipping event at Attenborough Nature Reserve will take place on August 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. This free activity for members and the small fee of £2 for non-members aims to explore the diverse aquatic life within a nearby pond through guided sessions led by knowledgeable experts. Participants can enjoy this engaging community event while benefiting from the presence of various naturalists who will be on hand to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the local ecosystem. Convenient parking is available at ANC in Nottingham, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun and educational experience.

The guided pond dipping sessions will take place in the Nature Gardens pond, where participants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse aquatic life with the help of knowledgeable experts. Using nets and trays, attendees will get up close to a variety of fascinating freshwater creatures and learn how to identify them.

The event will be led by naturalists who will be on hand to share their knowledge and answer any questions. This is a great opportunity to learn more about pond life and the local ecosystem.

The event takes place on August 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Convenient parking is available at ANC in Nottingham, making it easy for everyone to join in. The event is part of the wider August Wild Weekend at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 10:00.

Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve is held at Attenborough Nature Reserve - Parking at ANC in Nottingham (Attenborough Nature Centre, Attenborough, NG9 6DY).

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