Mammals and Monsters - October Half Term

October half term is fast approaching and we've got lots of delights in store for our fabulous visitors.

We kick off with Marvellous Mammals on Sunday 25 October, from 10am-12pm. We have small creature expert, Nick, dropping in to lead a morning of finding out all about our furry friends. We'll learn about the habits and habitats of mice, voles and shrews, along with their life cycles and what their preferred bite to eat is.

A little later, we'll set off on an expedition around the reserve, to see whether we can find any four legged lovelies. We'll make notes on where we find them and how we can help them thrive both at home and out in the countryside. Booking is essential, so please call 0121 357 7395 or email sandwellvalley.rspb.org.uk to secure your place. Find out more, including prices, by clicking HERE.

Bank Vole (Tim Hunt)

Wednesday 28 October sees the start of a 5 day long celebration of Halloween, with our Bat Trails! Take a trip around the reserve, answering spooky questions and decoding creepy clues. Collect all you need and you'll earn yourself a ghoulish prize on your return to Nature's Reach!

No need to book, just drop into the visitor centre on any day between Wednesday 28 October and Sunday 1 November and for just £1 per person we'll give you everything you need to get you on your spooky way.

Rahul Thanki (www.rspb-images.co.uk)

Then after all that excitement, we'll be really geared up for our family Spooky Halloween Walk on Saturday 31 October, the night when all the ghosts and ghouls come back to life! We'll start our descent in the hair-raising world of the reserve at 5:30pm, meeting the creepy crawlies that call it their home on the way.

There'll be a range of spine-tingling activities to get the goosebumps going, then hot drinks at Nature's Reach to bring us all back to life.... Mwohahaha! Click HERE for more information... if you dare!

Eleanor Bentall (www.rspb-images.co.uk)

If you'd like any extra information on any of the above events, or about the goings on at RSPB Sandwell Valley in the lead up to Halloween please don't hesitate to get in touch.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nature's Reach for a week of mammals and monsters!

Jenny, Connecting People & Nature Intern, RSPB Sandwell Valley.