Ok thrill seekers, this Summer Wildlife Safari isn't until 18th but you might like to book early . . .
If you followed our previous 'dinosaur special' Summer Wildlife Safari then you'll love this: An outdoor cinema screening of Jurassic Park at Bristol Zoo Gardens on Saturday the 18th of Aug. Booking is essential, for further details click here.
This is where movies really come to life - surrounded by 12 life-like animatronic dinosaurs in the atmospheric setting of the zoo grounds. They advise you bring a blanket to sit on or even hide under.
Daily outdoor activities around Avon to see you through the summer holidays
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Day 11 : Wildflower and Butterfly walk at Dolebury Warren
Walk through the rolling meadows of Dolebury Warren near Churchill taking in the stunning views across the Mendips. To discover all the best bits about this reserve in summertime download this walk which will make sure you don't miss any of the highlights which include an iron age hill fort, a medieval rabbit warren, prime viewpoints and meadows brimming with unusual wildflowers and rare butterflies.
You can help butterflies by stopping off along the way to do the Big Butterfly Count survey - just download this easy butterfly spotting sheet and find a spot to relax, you'll be amazed at how many butterflies pass you by in just 15 minutes! (don't forget to submit your butterfly count online later).
It's also worth keeping an look out for buzzards which are often seen soaing over the slopes of Dolebury Warren and the surrounding Mendips.
For directions and details about this special Avon Wildlife Trust nature reserve click here.
Friday, 10 August 2012
Day 10 - WildAbout play scheme
If you're aged 8-12 don't forget to book a place on next week's forest school play scheme in association with Bristol Zoo, so that you can properly get out into the wilds and have some fun. WildAbout hosts summer holiday activities in a beautiful, secluded, private woodland on the outskirts of Bristol. Get creative with nature and make clay creatures, musical instruments and dream catchers. Learn woodland skills such as firecraft and spoon whittling, build a den and then cook your lunch over an open fire.
The play scheme runs all week, starting from August 13 and booking is essential. For more info email Jackie Roby or call 0117 974 7354.
Day 10 : Balloons and birdsong for breakfast
You've probably already noticed that there's a Hot Air Balloon Fiesta going on in Bristol with nightglows and fireworks at Ashton Court between Thursday 9th and Monday 13th of Aug. It's all FREE to attend and further details can be found here.
Each day over 100 balloons make fly over Bristol towards Bath at 6am and again at 6pm. As they can be enjoyed practically anywhere along that route why not make a magical experience of this spectacle by getting up with the larks and taking breakfast in the local park as you watch all the balloons gracefully pass overhead. You'll also catch some of the dawn chorus, to know which birds you can hear check out this guide to birdsong from the Guardian.
If getting up early is a horrible prospect then many local parks hold mass picnic events in the evening to watch the balloons go over - such as Perretts Park in South Bristol who have a fantastic view of Bristol and the balloons approaching.
Each day over 100 balloons make fly over Bristol towards Bath at 6am and again at 6pm. As they can be enjoyed practically anywhere along that route why not make a magical experience of this spectacle by getting up with the larks and taking breakfast in the local park as you watch all the balloons gracefully pass overhead. You'll also catch some of the dawn chorus, to know which birds you can hear check out this guide to birdsong from the Guardian.
If getting up early is a horrible prospect then many local parks hold mass picnic events in the evening to watch the balloons go over - such as Perretts Park in South Bristol who have a fantastic view of Bristol and the balloons approaching.
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Day 9 : Gorilla Grubs at Arnos Vale
If you haven't explored Arnos Vale Cemetery yet then you're in for a treat - there are woodland trails, plenty of wildlife to look out for, an exhibition centre (handy for sheltering from the rain) and a cafe.
So why not pack up a picnic and head on over to Arnos Vale Cemetery on Thursday the 9th of Aug where there will be FREE minibeast activities. For details click here.
If you want to discover why minibeasts are so important and how you can attract all sorts of wildlife to your own garden then download this guide to making a bug hotel from the Royal Horticultural Society (finally an excuse for doing less gardening!) .
So why not pack up a picnic and head on over to Arnos Vale Cemetery on Thursday the 9th of Aug where there will be FREE minibeast activities. For details click here.
If you want to discover why minibeasts are so important and how you can attract all sorts of wildlife to your own garden then download this guide to making a bug hotel from the Royal Horticultural Society (finally an excuse for doing less gardening!) .
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Day 8 : Let's go fly a kite . . .
If flying a kite isn't good enough reason to get outside in itself then you can make your very own kite with this hands on kite making workshop at the MShed on Wednesday the 8th of Aug from 2pm. FREE and suitable for children age 4 and above. For further details click here.
Whilst you are there make sure you don't miss the Urban Sports Exhibition at the MShed - you won't look at Bristol in the same way after seeing how urban sports, such as parkour, take on the cityscape.
If you want to try it out for yourself here's a handy little introduction to parkour (and where to find woods to train in) from visitwoods.org.uk
Whilst you are there make sure you don't miss the Urban Sports Exhibition at the MShed - you won't look at Bristol in the same way after seeing how urban sports, such as parkour, take on the cityscape.
If you want to try it out for yourself here's a handy little introduction to parkour (and where to find woods to train in) from visitwoods.org.uk
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Day 7 : Fantastic Fossils at Bristol Museum
Here's a rainy day activity that should inspire a little curiosity about the natural world -
Did you know that Bristol has its very own dinosaur and it used to roam the Durdham Downs when it was a tropical landscape - You can learn more about Theco (as the dinosaur is affectionately known) and where it was found by checking out the Bristol Dinosaur Project.
You can handle real fossils at Bristol Museum and learn about what Bristol was like back then on Tuesday 7th Aug from 2-4pm FREE ENTRY Click here for further details
Want to find your own trilobites, ammonites or sharks teeth? The Natural History Museum has this excellent fossil hunting guide for children. Local fossil sites can be found on the UK Fossils Network website which also gives each location a useful suitability rating for children. Other educational resources are available from the Discovering Fossils site. Happy hunting!
Did you know that Bristol has its very own dinosaur and it used to roam the Durdham Downs when it was a tropical landscape - You can learn more about Theco (as the dinosaur is affectionately known) and where it was found by checking out the Bristol Dinosaur Project.
You can handle real fossils at Bristol Museum and learn about what Bristol was like back then on Tuesday 7th Aug from 2-4pm FREE ENTRY Click here for further details
Want to find your own trilobites, ammonites or sharks teeth? The Natural History Museum has this excellent fossil hunting guide for children. Local fossil sites can be found on the UK Fossils Network website which also gives each location a useful suitability rating for children. Other educational resources are available from the Discovering Fossils site. Happy hunting!
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