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Enjoy a memorable day out with a loved one this Father's Day weekend, and bring a long a family member or friend of your choice for FREE*
*One FREE admission with every full paying admission and valid Annual Membership
🌿For the wildlife enthusiasts - Take a stroll to the far reaches of the reserve and discover our species rich Wildflower Meadow; a haven for bees, dragonflies, banded demoiselle damselflies and butterflies.
🌷For the garden lovers - Visit our 4 gardens; each unique in their own way, offering a sense of tranquillity and mindfulness.
🤸♂️For the adventurers – Explore the wonders of our 750 acre nature reserve and 4 gardens, discovering the multiple species that call Pensthorpe home.
Book you tickets online - bit.ly/3zbtYqv
Are you passionate about marketing? If so, look no further! We have the perfect opportunity. We are currently recruiting a Marketing Executive to join our passionate and friendly team for a maternity cover.
Based at Pensthorpe Natural Park, in Five Cottages (offering mesmerising views over the park), the team oversees marketing for all of the business. Initially created as one of Britain’s most biodiverse nature reserves, Pensthorpe has now expanded to include 4 glorious gardens, award winning indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a Shop & Cafe.
Read on to find out more information. Closing date is Wednesday 7th July.
bit.ly/2BFjQg7
#opportunity #marketing #team #recruiting #marketingjobs #socialmedia #norfolkjobs #norfolknaturereserve
Discover a broad selection of Father’s Day treats available to buy now from our Courtyard Shop.
From locally brewed beer to bird watching journals, we have something to suit every taste!
Don’t forget, you can visit our Courtyard Shop & Cafe for FREE! You don’t have to be a park visitor to come and enjoy a shop and dine experience with us.
A purpose-built facility has been set up on site to house and incubate curlew eggs that have been collected from MOD sites in the East of England.and transported to the nature reserve.
🍃106 eggs recorded
🍃45 eggs hatched to date (and counting)
📷 - Martin Hayward-Smith
I had no idea they were that big lol
Charlotte Carron they look like avocados 👀
What another beautiful day! ☀️
Our Corten Infinity Garden is really starting to bloom with a rainbow of colours and wildlife.
Thank you @vegan_robinson_family for sharing this wonderful capture in photo 1! 📷
We would love to see your nature adventures - don’t forget to tag us
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Enjoy a memorable day out with a loved one this Father's Day weekend, and bring a long a family member or friend of your choice for FREE*
*One FREE admission with every full paying admission and valid Annual MembershipA great selection of sightings from our Wetland Hide this morning: oystercatcher, lapwing, great crested grebe all with young, green sandpiper, little egret, grey heron, shelduck, 43 gadwall & a passing marsh harrier. #PensthorpeSightings #birdwatching
A fantastic film created by nature enthusiast Henry (aged 7) discussing more about the different habitats you can find at Pensthorpe as well as some of our conservation projects.
Well done Henry! 👏 #30dayswildBack on Day 5 of #30DaysWild, @Pensthorpe invited me to spend a day learning about the #Wensum Valley and the #conservation projects… 🐿🦢🦩🐞🦆
This is my film about the nature we saw!! ➡️
https://t.co/3H5XxRIQ6t
#redsquirrels #cranes #naturetastic @30DaysWild @WildlifeTrusts https://t.co/NO0KcROxWNAre you passionate about marketing? If so, we have the perfect opportunity. We are recruiting a Marketing Executive to join our passionate and friendly team for a maternity cover.
Read on to find out more information. Closing date is Wednesday 7th July.
https://t.co/13YQGRRhxFA purpose-built facility has been set up on site to house and incubate curlew eggs that have been transported to the nature reserve from MOD sites in the East of England.
🪶106 eggs recorded
🪶45 eggs hatched to date (and counting)
📷 - @mhaywardsmith -
Enjoy a memorable day out with a loved one this Father's Day weekend, and bring a long a family member or friend of your choice for FREE*
*One FREE admission with every full paying admission and valid Annual Membership
🌿For the wildlife enthusiasts - Take a stroll to the far reaches of the reserve and discover our species rich Wildflower Meadow; a haven for bees, dragonflies, banded demoiselle damselflies and butterflies.
🌷For the garden lovers - Visit our 4 gardens; each unique in their own way, offering a sense of tranquillity and mindfulness.
🤸♂️For the adventurers – Explore the wonders of our 750 acre nature reserve and 4 gardens, discovering the multiple species that call Pensthorpe home.
Book you tickets online - https://bit.ly/3zbtYqv
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#fathersday #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #nature #familydayout #familytime #familytrip
Are you passionate about marketing? If so, look no further! We have the perfect opportunity. We are currently recruiting a Marketing Executive to join our passionate and friendly team for a maternity cover.
Based at Pensthorpe Natural Park, in Five Cottages (offering mesmerising views over the park), the team oversees marketing for all of the business. Initially created as one of Britain’s most biodiverse nature reserves, Pensthorpe has now expanded to include 4 glorious gardens, award winning indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a Shop & Cafe.
Read on to find out more information. Closing date is Wednesday 7th July.
Link available in bio
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#opportunity #marketing #team #recruiting #marketingjobs #socialmedia #norfolkjobs #norfolknaturereserve
Discover a broad selection of Father’s Day treats available to buy now from our Courtyard Shop.
From locally brewed beer to birdwatching journals, we have something to suit every taste!
Don’t forget, you can visit our Courtyard Shop & Cafe for FREE! You don’t have to be a park visitor to come and enjoy a shop and dine experience with us.
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#fathersday #fathersdaygifts #localbusiness #local #smallbusiness #shoplocal #pensthorpe #pensthorpecourtyard #pensthorpenaturalpark
A purpose-built facility has been set up on site to house and incubate curlew eggs that have been collected from MOD sites in the East of England.and transported to the nature reserve.
🍃106 eggs recorded
🍃45 eggs hatched to date (and counting)
📷 - Martin Hayward-Smith
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#nature #conservation #curlewproject #conservationproject #PCT #PensthorpeConservationTrust #PCT #corncrake
What another beautiful day! ☀️
Our Corten Infinity Garden is really starting to bloom with a rainbow of colours and wildlife.
Thank you @vegan_robinson_family for sharing this wonderful capture in photo 1! 📷
We would love to see your nature adventures - don’t forget to tag us
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#wildlife #pollinators #gardens #garden #norfolk #norfolkgardens #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark
Journey through our park to discover this sea of lilac - wander to the outreaches of our park near our Wader Scrape to discover these blooming Lupins (Lupinus).
📸- Photography by Deb Jordan
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#NorfolkGardens #NorfolkNatureReserve #nature #lupin #lupines #gardening #Gardens #Flowers
It is #11 of #30dayswild and we challenge you to look out for nesting birds. A sure sign of a nest nearby is birds flying with food in their beaks ready to feed their young.
Check out this Oystercatcher nest currently in our WildRootz outdoor area.
Come and take a look but shh! Please don't disturb!
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#30dayswild #nature #wildlife #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #northnorfolk #oystercatcher #nestingbirds #nests
Did you catch us on Springwatch this evening?
After being the main host of Springwatch back in 2008 – 2010 it was an absolute pleasure to have Megan McCubbin and BBC Springwatch team return.
We hope you enjoyed the episode - we will ensure to keep you updated with our involvement with the curlew project.
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#bbcspringwatch #springwatch #nature #conservation #curlewproject #conservationproject #PCT #PensthorpeConservationTrust #BBC #corncrake
Keep your eyes peeled for our special appearance on BBC Springwatch this evening!
Catch us on BBC2 at 8pm with @meganmccubbinwild where she will focus on the Pensthorpe Conservation Trust's corncrake breeding and release programme in the Wensum Valley.
This programme began in 2015 with our aim to help the steeply declining population of corncrakes in the area. Megan also focuses on our more recent project involvement with curlews; along with other partners including Natural England and WWT.
After hosting BBC Springwatch for three years in 2008-2010 with Chris Packham and Bill Oddie we were delighted to be invited to feature in this series as they return to the county!
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#bbcspringwatch #springwatch #nature #conservation #curlewproject #conservationproject #PCT #PensthorpeConservationTrust #BBC #corncrake
Red-crowned crane chicks. Our two Red-crowned crane chicks are growing up so fast! Here they are enjoying the early summer sunshine with their parents.
🌿 Did you know that Red-crowned crane is the second rarest crane in the world?
🌿They are an endangered species due to habitat loss of wetlands
🌿Red-crowned crane often find one partner and mate for life
🎥- Video by Deb Jordan
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#30dayswild #nature #wildlife #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #northnorfolk #cranes #redcrownedcranes
It's #8 of #30dayswild and we challenge you to build a wild hideout!
Immerse yourself within nature, take to the woods and become an architectural genius building your very own den.
We have provided a quick step by step guide to building the perfect, however there are lots of different ways to create your own wild shelter.
1. Find a good foundation - look for a strong tree with nooks and crannies to help form the base of your frame.
2. The frame - Search for surrounding branches and firmly wedge them together against the tree to make the den's frame.
3. Strengthen the frame - Collect more nearby branches and lay them across so they are leaning against the frame (ensuring they are as secure as possible).
4. The last layer - Cover your den with twigs and other smaller natural materials!
5. Sit underneath and listen to the sweet sounds of nature!
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#30dayswild #Nature #LoveNature #Denbuilding #naturalplay #wellbeing #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #wildlife
Make lasting memories within nature this Father's Day weekend...
Whether it be spending quality time with your Auntie, Uncle, Grandad or friend, our special offer this Father's Day weekend (Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June) gives you the opportunity to celebrate with a loved one of your choice.
We are offering FREE entry for a guest of your choice with every full paying person and with every valid Annual Membership.
Book your tickets now via the link in our bio!
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#fathersday #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #nature #familydayout #familytime #familytrip
✨ FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL OFFER ✨
We have an exciting little treat for the whole family to enjoy this Father's Day weekend...
Visit our website to find out more! Link available in bio
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#fathersday #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #nature #familydayout #familytime #familytrip
Meet our super team of volunteers... #VolunteersWeek
We would like to thank all of our volunteers past and present for your hard work and commitment in helping our Pensthorpe staff - volunteer work is key to the success of Pensthorpe and we thank each individual for their hard work on large projects including our annual Wildflower cut down to weekly maintenance carried out on the reserve.
To celebrate volunteers' week this year we wanted to shine the spotlight on our current volunteers and share their experience of volunteering so far.
Find out more about our super team in our latest blog (link in bio)
📷 1- Melanie (Reserve maintenance and Educational visits)
📷 2 - Kelvin (Reserve maintenance)
📷 3 - Curney (Reserve maintenance)
📷 4 - Andrew (Reserve maintenance)
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#volunteers
#volunteering
#volunteerlife
#volunteerwork
#volunteeropportunities
#volunteerspirit
#reservevolunteer
#naturevolunteers
#gardeningvolunteer
#educationvolunteer
#PensthorpeConservationTrust
#PCT
#community
#PensthorpeNaturalPark
#pensthorpe
#Norfolk
#getoutdoors
#getoutside
#getactive
#support
#northnorfolk
**Please note we are currently experiencing problems with our website**
We are working on getting it back up and running as soon as possible. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
If you would like to visit us today and have not yet booked, we do have availability in all time slots so you can pay on the gate.
There are some restrictions if you want to visit our award winning indoor play area, Hootz House. Places are available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.
We will update this message once the website is back up and running. Again, we apologise for the inconvenience.
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!
This year's theme is ecosystem restoration, and at Pensthorpe we undertake many different processes and practises to help aid and maintain a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems.
To help ecosystems in your own garden, you could plant some wildflower seeds creating a pollinator paradise. Not only do wildflowers act as a critical habitat for pollinators they provide an abundance of benefits such as:
🐝Ecosystem function and pollination
🐝They improve soil health
🐝Prevent erosion
🐝Improve water quality
Don't forget to pick up your packet of wildflower seeds as part of our Bee Wild! event.
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#Environment #Habitats #Ecosystem #Pollinators #wildflowers #wildflowermeadows #WorldEnvironmentDay #wildlife #nature #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark
Today is #4 of #30dayswild and today we want you to discover dragonflies.
See if you can spot this Hairy dragonfly on your adventures around our park, or look out for any other species of dragonfly there may be on your discovery; there are plenty to see!
☀️They are found near unpolluted and well-vegetated water - so keep an eye out near the River Wensum and our lakes.
☀️A type of Hawker (the largest and fastest flying dragonflies)
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#30dayswild #Nature #LoveNature #Gardenwildlife #Localwildlife #dragonflies #hairydragonfly #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #wildlife
Don't forget to enter our half term competition - 'Design your own Mini beastie mansion!'
Provide a 5 star hotel for your local wildlife and design or colour in your very own mini-beastie mansion for a chance to win a bundle of goodies including:
🐝 Family day passes to Pensthorpe
🐝Bee friendly goodies worth over £100
Download your sheet via the link in our bio!
You can upload your little adventurer's masterpiece by tagging us @pensthorpe_natural_park or using #beewildatpensthorpe
All entries must be submitted by Sunday 6th June and winners will be announced Monday 7th June.
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#competitiontime #competition #wildlifeeducation #beewildatpensthorpe #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark
It's day #3 of #30dayswild and today we want you to sit out this evening and enjoy the sweet sights, sounds and smells of nature founded within your own garden or local green space.
Take a mindful moment and enjoy the beauty and tranquility founded within nature.
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#30dayswild #Nature #LoveNature #Gardenwildlife #Localwildlife #mindfulness #wellbeing #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #wildlife
Heading over to the Wetland Hide? Look out for our 6 longhorn cattle, who have just moved onto this wetland area. They will be doing the important job of grazing the vegetation, creating open areas for the growing lapwing & oystercatcher chicks to feed.
#PensthorpeSightings #conservationgrazing #naturereserve #habitatmanagement #wildlifeconservation #naturalpark #longhorncattle
