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Workshop: River Dipping for Adults

Discover what lies beneath the water at the Floodplain Forest.

Floodplain Forest

Wed 19 Aug 2026
18:30 PM
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Adults only
£5
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Discover the wonderful world of freshwater creatures with a guided session on river dipping and freshwater invertebrate ID.

The world beneath the surface is fascinating, intriguing and complex. If you've ever wanted to take a peak into the elusive lives of British freshwater creatures, join us for this practical adults-only workshop on the Ouse Valley.

Enjoy learning identification skills and biological facts about the smaller creatures that we find in our freshwater system from the safety of the river bank.

Booking is essential for this adults only session. Please note you will not be asked to enter the water!

£5
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