Pond Dipping

In this outdoor workshop, pupils will use nets to catch pond animals and conduct a scientific enquiry into what these creatures eat.

Pupils will get to catch and classify animals from our new wildlife pond. By observing animal behaviour and conducting an experiment, your class will learn about what these animals eat.

They’ll then use their findings to conclude whether we need to feed pond animals for them to survive and reflect on how our actions can impact pond habitats.

Workshop rundown

1. Collect animals from our wildlife pond.
2. Group and classify the animals they’ve found.
3. Observe what these animals eat.
4. Construct and interpret food chains to determine if we need to feed pond animals.

Workshop suitability and capacity

This workshop is suitable for Years 2-6 (ages 6-11).

The maximum capacity per workshop is 35 pupils. Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.

Workshop dates and times

There are no more Pond Dipping workshops in 2024. They start again in the spring on 28 April 2025.

The workshop runs at 10.30am and 12.30pm on selected weekdays. The duration is 1 hour 30 minutes.

All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual timeslots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.

Please note any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.