Talks & Lectures

Insects - Walk and Talk

Name: Insects - Walk and Talk
Start: 2026-06-22T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-22T13:30:00+01:00
Location: Petts Wood and Hawkwood

When

Monday, 22 June 2026, 12:00 – 13:30

Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Time

12:00 – 13:30

Price guide

Not listed — worth a quick ask

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Hoverflies, beetles, moths, dragonflies, and more, we hope! Local naturalist, John Pelter, will have his eye truly focused and will guide us through a varied terrain including fields, woodland and riverbank. Be prepared for spotting creatures close-up and those buzzing around us!

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