Half-term fun for youngsters at Pagham Harbour

Families are being invited to make the most of half-term fun at Pagham Harbour nature reserve, and learn more about the local wildlife and shoreline.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Oct 2008, 13:44 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:50 BST

Three events are taking place over half-term week:

n Tuesday, October 28: Shark egg case hunt, from 3.30pm. Search for mermaid's purses on the shoreline and find out which shark-related species they come from. Discover a wealth of other shoreline surprises. Meet at Pagham Spit car park, Harbour Road, Pagham.

n Thursday, October 30: Bird box and feeder bonanza, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Now is the time to prepare bird feeders as winter rapidly approaches, and to put up bird boxes.

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Those attending will make bird cakes and fat balls as well as making nest boxes for the reserve and to take home.

Meet at the Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. This session costs 5 per child for materials.

n Friday, October 31: Autumn arts, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Become a nature detective and look for signs of the seasons changing from summer to autumn around the reserve.

Then get creative using the finds to make indoor art and craft. Meet at the Visitor Centre. This session costs 2.50 per child.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.

Booking is essential for all events.

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For further information contact 01243 641508 or visit the website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/paghamharbour

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