We received a nice surprise from Hopton Primary School in the form of thank you pictures and notes written by the children who had attended the river visit. They had all enjoyed their visit and even learnt a thing or two.
Thank you notes from Hopton Primary School © LOHP
The school also requested some more of the new LOHP Rubbing Guides. If your school is interested in a visit or the rubbing guides, please get in touch.
We were visited by Oak Class from Hopton Primary School in mid-June. The group of 21 year 3/4 pupils (aged 7-9), enjoyed the morning learning more about their local river. They heard where the water in the Little Ouse flowed to and what had made it so silty. They saw the cattle grazing the surrounding fenland and watched the brightly coloured Banded Demoiselle Damselflies flitting about the river. They enjoyed looking at the river bugs that had been caught from Snails, to Damselfly larvae, Cased Caddis and even some small Fish.
Hopton Primary School visit to Little Ouse © LOHP
Hopton Primary School looking at river creatures © LOHP
On the way back they stopped to do some drawings about their river visit and ended the session with a game of pooh sticks. LOHP Conservation Manager - Ellie Beach said 'It was nice to have our local school come and visit us and learn about what is on their doorstep. Hopefully these will be the next generation of nature lovers'. Hopton Primary School Teacher Mrs Jones said, 'The children really enjoyed their morning and have not stopped talking about it, thank you to LOHP and their volunteers for making it happen'
On bank holiday Monday 27th May, why not pop along to Thelnetham Windmill between 11am and 4pm for the open day. Not only will the windmill be open for tours, but Creative Fen Group will be holding an art exhibition and LOHP will have a stall.
We will also be leading a Guided Walk around the fens 1pm to 3pm, join LOHP for a 2.8 mile (4.5km) circular walk around the fens, exploring the landscape and wildlife of the Little Ouse Valley. Everyone welcome, including well behaved dogs if on a lead. So why not pop on your wellies and come and join us. See poster for more details.