We had a fantastic time at Lortn Meadows yesterday, it is defiantly worth a visit in this warm weather. http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/lorton_meadows_reserve
The children all had a go at pond dipping. We found a variety of different creatures including: snails, larva, beetles and newt tadpoles.
After lunch we went into the woods bug hunting. We looked under logs where it was damp and found woodlice, ants, spiders, beetles, slugs and even a newt! We collected the insects in bug boxes so that we could have a closer look and draw them.
Finally we looked at the creatures that live in trees. We placed a net underneath the branches and shook them. Insects then fell into the net and we were able to identify and draw them.
It was a great day, we all learnt lots about insects and wildlife.
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