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Pond Dipping
 

Come and explore the hidden depths of our fantastic forest pond. Join the ranegrs in the hunt for tadpoles, newts, beetles, leeches and other pond life.

How to get there:


Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Nottinghamshire
England
OS Grid Reference: 612 638

How to get there: Sherwood Pines Forest Park is approximately 5 miles east of Mansfield. The entrance to the forest is on the B6030, between Old Clipstone and Edwinstowe. On driving up this road, follow the brown road signs to “Sherwood Pines.” N.B. Make sure you don’t go to Sherwood Forest Country Park in Edwinstowe, or Sherwood Forest Holiday Village (Center Parcs)! Postcode: NG21 9JL


Children at a pond dipping event
Type of Event:
seasonal, wildlife/nature, guided and children
Date:
Thursday August 21 2008
Time:
am and pm sessions
Age Group:
suitable for children age 5 and above
Cost of Event:
£3 per child
Easy Access:
Meeting Place:
Large Forest Classroom
Clothing Required:
Booking Required:
Booking essential phone 01623 822447
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Education Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult for every 2 children.

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