Take Me To The River 15th March 2025

Work with scientists and conservationists ‘in the field’ for a free, exciting, hands-on workshop at Cape Farewell’s HQ on the Sydling water

Work with scientists and conservationists as they conduct experiments ‘in the field’ on the WaterShed site in Sydling St Nicholas, as part of Dorchester Science week.

A hands-on experience, in partnership with Bournemouth University, to understand how a scientist conducts experimental work and how that work adds data and knowledge about our climate challenged environment.

4 Activities

Explore the fascinating microscopic world of rivers and ponds with Professor Genoveva Esteban from Bournemouth University, and discover the incredible diversity of microscopic organisms thriving in aquatic environments by peering through a microscope.

Listen to and identify birds and bird calls on a guided bird tour around the WaterShed site with George Green (Chairman of the Dorset Bird Club) and Samantha Lloyd

Learn to identify river wildlife by listening to the sounds they make, with Adrian Newton, Lynn Davy and David Rogers (WCA / Electricbackroom Studio)

Hydrophone activity

Identify invertebrates and fish in Sydling water with scientist Dr James Pretty (The RiverLab, Queen Mary University of London)

Information about the day

The activities will be taking place indoors and outdoors. The site can become muddy in the rain, so please bring wellies and waterproofs!

Ages 8+ advised, young adults and adults encouraged.

Location: The WaterShed, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NS.

Timings: 10am – 1pm.

Booking is essential: as places are limited. Please email lilylloyd@capefarewell.com and indicate number of attendees and mode of travel to secure your tickets.

We look forward to welcoming you to The WaterShed!

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