Bumblebee Safari

Monday 3 August 2026 at 10:30AM
Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:30AM
Monday 3 August 2026 at 10:30AM
 Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:30AM
Sutton Ecology Centre

Event Description

Join us for a buzzing family adventure and discover the fascinating world of bumblebees! Explore the Ecology Centre grounds on a bumblebee safari, learn how to spot different species, and uncover why these important pollinators are so vital to our environment.

After your bee hunt, get hands-on and create your own wildflower seed bombs to take home and help support local wildlife.🐝🌼🌿Suggested suitability 7yrs+

Please book one ticket per child, do not book a ticket for adults.

We will provide everything you need to explore.

When

10:30AM - 12:00PM
Monday 3 August 2026
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11:30AM - 1:00PM
Monday 3 August 2026
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Where

Sutton Ecology Centre
Festival Walk
Carshalton SM5 3NY
United Kingdom
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Notes & Requirements

Important safety information: This course is an outdoor event (which will go ahead regardless of the weather) and walking conditions may be slightly muddy, and the weather unpredictable, so please make sure you and your child wear suitable clothing and footwear. The event is in a nature reserve, which means that there are the occasional stinging nettles and brambles, we advise that you and your child wear long trousers or leggings to minimise stings and scratches. There is also a higher risk of insect stings such as wasp or mosquito, if your child is allergic to stings, please ensure that you have their medication. You are required to stay with your child throughout the event and are responsible for your child's behaviour and safety. Please take care not to disturb or damage any of the habitats, plants or animals living at the nature reserve and never touch or feed the foxes or ducks.

There is one toilet on site.

Bookings

Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event.

Events in Biodiversity Event Series

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION
Pond Day 27 July 2026 at 10:30AM Sutton Ecology Centre FULL
Pond Day 27 July 2026 at 1:30PM Sutton Ecology Centre FULL
Flower Fairies Adventure 28 July 2026 at 10:30AM Sutton Ecology Centre FULL
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Bumblebee Safari 3 August 2026 at 11:30AM Sutton Ecology Centre
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Amazing Ants 24 August 2026 at 10:30AM Sutton Ecology Centre FULL
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