Build a Bee Box at Summer Leys

Solitary Bee in Bamboo Tube

Ryan Clark

Build a Bee Box at Summer Leys

Location:
Summer Leys Nature Reserve , Hardwater Road
near Wollaston
Northamptonshire
NN29 7TD
Wellingborough
Solitary bees are fantastic pollinators. Help them thrive in your garden by building them a nest box!

Event details

Meeting point

Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Hardwater Road, NN29 7TD

Date

Time
10:30am-11:30am
A static map of Build a Bee Box at Summer Leys

About the event

Did you know there are over 200 species of solitary bee in the UK?! They are fantastic pollinators, are non-aggressive and are great to have in your garden. Several species, including leafcutter and mason bees like to nest in cavities and by building them a nest box you will be helping them to thrive in your garden.

In this session, we will help you construct your own bee nest box to take home and provide more information about how you can help the bees in your garden.

Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Please purchase a ticket for each box you would like to build. For example, if you would like to build a single bee box as a family, you only need to purchase one ticket.

Most suitable for ages 5+

CAR PARKING: Car parking charges now apply for Summer Leys. Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles to access free parking, for more information please visit here.

Booking

Phone number

07518299276

Price

Bee Box (Non-Member) - £15
Bee Box (Wildlife Trust BCN Member)- £10

Plus Eventbrite booking fees

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

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Mobility

Involves tool use so requires strength in the hands- little ones may find this difficult 

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Wheelchair access

Suitable for wheelchairs
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Parking information

Parking charges now apply at Summer Leys. If you are not already registered, members MUST register their vehicles 48hrs in advance to obtain free parking
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Bicycle parking

Yes, next to the visitor centre
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Megan Owen
Contact number: 07518299276

Events at Summer Leys