That snake could be venomous! Or perhaps its mimicking something deadly to avoid being eaten... Find out about different adaptions of snakes in the UK and beyond and create your own species!

We consider the vital role of fungi in our ecosystem; as well as making our own striking fungi sculptures to take home.  

      Image credit: University of Cambridge Join us as we explore the wildlife of town and countryside. Add your animals to the local habitats we are building in the Museum and find out how you can help the wildlife in your patch at this family event. Drop-in – no booking required. Free.

Transform an empty toilet roll tube into a fabulous bird feeder for your garden! All materials provided. Suitable for all ages, although seed mix may contain traces of nuts.

Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures you find. Child ticket £4.00                           Booking essential - please book via link below Sessions: 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm

Beetles are so varied that they make up 40% of all insect species and 25% of all animal species on Earth! There are currently recorded 350,000 different species of beetle that have been discovered, but it's very likely that there are many more out there waiting to be found. Find out a bit more about …

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     Climate change is threatening many ecosystems worldwide. In order to manage and conserve species, we need to understand the effects of temperature on wildlife. However, conservation is challenged by knowledge gaps in how this will affect species across different stages in their life cycle. Esme Ashe-Jepson discusses temperature’s role in the small blue’s …

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Explore the different stages of the fascinating lifecycle of butterflies and make a special flower that will help to attract them into your garden.

That snake could be venomous! Or perhaps its mimicking something deadly to avoid being eaten... Find out about different adaptions of snakes in the UK and beyond and create your own species!

Free family drop in activity. In celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee weekend, join us to make a fabulous queen bee and take her on a journey to visit the royal plants of the Botanic Garden.

We consider the vital role of fungi in our ecosystem; as well as making our own striking fungi sculptures to take home.

Join us for an evening to explore the amazing world of bats. The event will begin with a short introductory talk on bats in general and the species we have here in Cambridgeshire, and will touch on common myths about bats. Armed with bat detectors, we will then go for a walk as it is …

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Transform an empty toilet roll tube into a fabulous bird feeder for your garden! All materials provided. Suitable for all ages, although seed mix may contain traces of nuts.