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What Lurks Beneath? A Spooky Mud Dipping Adventure!
Event details
Meeting point
Once parked please make your way down to the beach via the slipway on the left-hand side of the car park (if you are facing the sea). We will meet you on the beach by the saltmarsh (Grid reference: SD 32443 27898 / What3Words: shades.frame.strapping)Date
About the event
What Lurks Beneath? A Spooky Mud Dipping Adventure! 🎃🦀
This October half-term, join the Fylde Sand Dunes Project on St Anne's Beach for a spook-tacular mud dipping adventure as we uncover the mysterious creatures lurking beneath the muddy depths of the Ribble Estuary!
Grab a net and become a muddy monster hunter as we explore the saltmarsh creeks in search of the weird and wonderful wildlife hiding beneath the surface. From wriggling worms and ghostly shrimps to creepy crawly creatures and mysterious shellfish that bury themselves using their giant muscular foot, who knows what you might discover?
Our friendly guides will be on hand to help you catch, identify and learn all about these fascinating creatures and the incredible ways they've adapted to life in the mud.
So, pull on your wellies, wrap up warm and prepare for a fang-tastic muddy adventure this Halloween!
Spaces are limited, so book your place now... if you dare! 👻
Booking
Price
FREE to you - Our events are subsidised by our funders (Environment Agency). However, donations to the Wildlife Trust/Fylde Sand Dunes Project are always gratefully received in order for us to keep running our wonderful events free-of-charge.Additional booking information
Once parked please make your way down to the beach via the slipway on the left-hand side of the car park (if you are facing the sea). We will meet you on the beach by the saltmarsh (Grid reference: SD 32443 27898 / What3Words: shades.frame.strapping). Look for our Project flags!Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for the beach.
There are public toilets on-site that require 40p to access to please bring a couple of 20 pence pieces with you should you wish to use the toilet facilities.
If you can no longer make this event after booking, please "refund" your ticket(s) so they can be released for others to book.
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Suitable for
Families, ChildrenKnow before you go
Dogs
Dogs are welcome to our mud dipping event but please keep them on a lead and out of the pools. Dogs who enter the pools will churn up the sediment making the animals spook and harder to observe - and we want everyone to see some cool creatures! Thank you!
Contact us
Coastal Explorers - Mud Dipping (https://youtu.be/jSXXRLdgyh8)
Coastal Explorers - Mud Dipping
Download our Mud Dipping 'Coastal Explorer' pack here:
- Coastal Explorers - Mud Dipping (20.59 MB)