For more information and to reserve spaces on any of the following, visit:
https://www.boxmoortrust.org.uk/news-events/
Meadow Sweep and Bug Hunt
Monday 27 July 2026: 9:30am-11:30am
Monday 3 August 2026: 1pm-3pm
The Old Barn, Westbrook Hay
Join our Rangers for fun in the meadows sweeping for insects and bug hunting under logs, exploring for creatures. Each participant requires a ticket. This session involves a small amount of walking to get to the
different locations of the activities. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for walking on uneven ground and muddy fields.
(Suggested donation £5.00)
Interactive Moth Session
Monday 3 August 2026: 9am–10:30am
Gadespring Cressbeds, Old Fishery Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Join us for an exciting morning of moth discovery. We’ll be opening our moth traps from the previous night to see what fascinating species have been attracted. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with moth identification, learn about their remarkable life cycles and behaviours and see some beautiful species up close. (Suggested donation £5.00)
River Dipping
Thursday 6 August 2026: 10.15am-11.30am or 1.15pm-2.30pm
Wednesday 26 August: 10.15am-11.30am or 1.15pm-2.30pm
Gadespring Cressbeds, Old Fishery Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Join us to enjoy river dipping in the side stream at Gadespring. Find out about the amazing creatures that live in the river and learn about the importance of chalk streams. This session is available to children and adults, not suitable for children under the age of 5. Please book a ticket for each person. There will be a short walk as part of this event. WELLIES are required for this activity. (Suggested donation £5.00)
Pond Dipping
Friday 21 August 2026: 9am-10am or 10.15-11.15am
Thursday 27 August 2026: 1pm-2pm or 2.15pm-3.15pm
The Old Barn, Westbrook Hay
Join us to enjoy some pond dipping at our Old Barn pond and learn about the fascinating creatures that live in and around it. This session is available to children and adults. Not suitable for children under the age of 5. Please book a ticket for each person attending as space is limited around the pond. (Suggested donation £5.00)
