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Dipping into Pond Life
Location: Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, , Dorchester , Dorset, DT2 0EQ
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, , Dorchester , Dorset, DT2 0EQ Join Dr George McGavin and Prof Genoveva Esteban at Kingcombe Visitor Centre to investigate the fascinating world of pond life!
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About the event
Come along to Kingcombe Visitor Centre and join Dorset Wildlife Trust’s president, Dr George McGavin, one of the UK’s leading authorities on the natural world and acclaimed TV and radio presenter, and microbial ecologist Prof Genoveva Esteban to investigate the fascinating world of pond life (including microbes!) There will be two drop-in sessions:
This event is free. No booking required. Everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We will meet at Kingcombe Visitor Centre. Parking is available on site. This event is organised as part of the Dorchester Science Festival, an exciting programme of events to celebrate British Science Week from 7 - 16 of March 2025! |
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Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Contact number: 01300 620684
Contact email: Kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
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