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Living Seas Centre
2020 Events Guide
the shore!
Go wild this year and join us on
Living Seas Centre What to expect on our events
The Living Seas Centre is Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s hub for our exciting Living Seas
work and the perfect place to learn about Yorkshire’s local marine wildlife. Whether
it is exploring our ever changing displays, getting involved with activities in our SEASHORE SAFARI Family events
Discovery Room, taking part in an event or having a relaxed walk around South On a Seashore Safari you will be guided through the These events are
rockpools at South Landing to explore the shore and aimed at a family audience.
Landing Local Nature Reserve and beach, there is always something to do!
discover the weird and wonderful wildlife that lives there. Children of all ages are
Expect to find crabs, snails, fish, worms, anemones and welcome but must be
How to find us 2020 opening times many different seaweeds. Alongside experts from the accompanied by an adult.
We are located at South The Living Seas Centre is open Living Seas team you will be provided with a spotter sheet
It is FREE to visit
Landing in Flamborough, on the daily from Saturday 15th to help with identification. Wear wellington boots and Adult events
the Living Seas Centr
edge of the car park and only a February to Sunday 29th e but dress for the weather. All equipment provided. These events are
donations are welcome
5 minute walk from the beach. November. Our Discovery ! aimed at an adult audience.
Our address is South Sea Road Room is open at weekends All profit made throu
gh SEASHORE DETECTIVE Children 15 years and over
(South), Flamborough, East and daily during Yorkshire sales at the centre are Take a walk along the strandline - the strip of debris left are welcome to book on.
put
Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 1AE. school holidays. Our straight back along the beach at the highest tide - at South Landing and These events may last longer
opening times are 10am to in to our Living become a Seashore Detective. With the help of experts or cover a greater distance
4pm, extending to 5pm from Seas work. from the Living Seas team we will be looking for treasures than a family event.
35 29th March to 25th October. washed up by the sea and what these tell us about our
Scarborough Flamborough
Cliffs
local marine environment. Expect shells, rocks, fossils, What to bring
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litter to help us better understand our local marine litter
problems. Wear sensible footwear and dress for Booking essential
the weather.
Free event
MARINE LIFE PAST AND PRESENT
Our facilities: Light refreshments: We have a self- Join us as we look at the wildlife that lives in our rockpools
Booking is essential for service bean-to-cup hot drinks machine, cold drinks, ice
today, and compare it with local fossils. If you love
creams and snacks. We don’t sell bottled water but are
all paid for events. This a registered Refill station and will happily fill up your rockpooling and fossil hunting this is the perfect event for
can be done online at reusable bottle with tap water! you! Wear wellington boots and dress for the weather.
These events involve a walk of 2-3 miles.
ywt.org.uk/events or Shop: We have a small shop with a range of wildlife
by calling 01904 659570. themed gifts, books and local art and crafts.
Toilets: We have public toilets, including an accessible
Contact us toilet, which are open 9am to 5pm between 15th February
and 29th November. Baby changing facilities are
livingseas@ywt.org.uk also available.
01262 422103 Car parking: There is car parking adjacent to the Living
Seas Centre and a small charge applies.
YWT Living Seas Centre
Accessibility: The Living Seas Centre is fully accessible.
@YWTLivingSeas If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate
to contact us on 01262 422103.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered in England no. 409650 and is a registered charity no. 210807. Registered Office: 1 St George’s Place, York, YO24 1GN
Spring on the Yorkshire Coast
TOM MARSHALL
Spring sees the coastal cliffs burst into bloom as we emerge from
winter. Birds start returning to the cliffs or pass through on
their journey towards their breeding grounds.
Science Sunday Seashore Safari
Spring Wildlife Weekend Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre
Sunday 16th February; Drop in Sunday 23rd February;
Join us for a long weekend of exciting activities to celebrate our coastal any time 10am – 4pm 10am – 11.30am
For all those budding marine biologists out Take a Seashore Safari in search of crabs, fish,
spring wildlife. We will be teaming up with our friends at Flamborough there. This month we will be looking at our snails, seaweeds and all sorts of other weird and
Bird Observatory and East Yorkshire Bat Group, Filey Bird Observatory marine mammals, so come and see our wonderful wildlife.
and Group, RSPB Bempton and Hull and East Yorkshire Swift collection of whale bones and learn all about
these magnificent creatures.
Conservation to run an exciting series of events. Here are just
some of the things happening between 8th and 10th May: Volunteer Open Weekend
Living Seas Centre
Daily Bird Ringing demonstrations Seashore Detective Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March;
at the Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre Drop in any time 10am – 4pm
9am to midday Tuesday 18th February; 2pm – 3.30pm Interested in volunteering with the Living
Become a Seashore Detective and help us scour Seas team? Then come along and see us this
Seashore Walks at South Landing Other activities acro the beach for clues as to what lives off our weekend and find out how to get involved.
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Friday 8th May at 10.30am, Saturday 9th May at the weekend include shores. We will be searching for shells, eggs,
11.30am and Sunday 10th May at 12.30pm
... bones and all sorts of other treasures.
n Owl pellet dissection
Evening talk at the Living Seas Centre n Moth trapping Science Sunday
Friday 8th May at 7pm for 7:30pm start n Build your own bug Living Seas Centre
hotel Beach Crafts Sunday 15th March; Drop in
Bat walk at Danes Dyke n Arts and crafts Living Seas Centre any time 10am – 4pm
Saturday 9th May at 9pm Wednesday 19th February; 1pm – 3pm It’s British Science Week and this year’s theme
Join Active Coast and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for is ‘our diverse planet’. Come along and learn
Check our social media closer to the some beach combing fun and create key rings, about the amazing variety of wildlife we have
jewellery and crafts with your beach finds. here in the North Sea.
time for further details. Free event but booking essential via
www.ActiveCoast.org
TOM MARSHALL
Seashore Safari Science Sunday
Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre Peering at Puffins
Sunday 15th March; 1.30pm – 3.30pm Sunday 17th May; Drop in any time 10am – 5pm Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve
As part of British Science Week 2020 we will For all those budding marine biologists out Drop by any time 1pm to 4pm
be heading out on to the shore and recording there. This month we will be looking at shells Join expert volunteers on our Flamborough
everything we find in the rockpools! Join us to and all the amazing creatures that inhabit them! Cliffs nature reserve for unrivalled views of
learn about our coastal diversity and take home the nation’s favourite seabird – the puffin!
a list of your safari finds. Our team will be equipped with spotting
scopes to ensure you get fantastic views
Seashore Safari of not only puffin but guillemot, razorbill
Living Seas Centre and kittiwake amongst others. This is a
Marine Life Past and Present Sunday 24th May; 11.30am – 1.30pm FREE drop in event. Come along any time
Danes Dyke Take a Seashore Safari in search of crabs, fish, between 1pm and 4pm.
Tuesday 7th April; 10am – 1pm snails, seaweeds and all sorts of other weird
Join us as we go in search of marine life past in the and wonderful wildlife. Park in the car park at North Landing (small
fossils and marine life present in the rockpools. charge applies) and walk east along the
Seashore Safari coastal path towards Flamborough Head.
Living Seas Centre You will soon see our volunteers on the
Sunday 26th April; 12.30pm – 2.30pm Rockpooling Adventure cliffs. If the weather forecast looks poor
Extreme Seashore Safari Take a Seashore Safari in search of crabs, fish, Living Seas Centre please call the Living Seas Centre on 01262
Living Seas Centre snails, seaweeds and all sorts of other weird and Wednesday 27th May; 1pm to 3pm 422103 to see if the event is going ahead.
Thursday 9th April; 11.30am – 1.30pm wonderful wildlife. Join Active Coast and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Take a Seashore Safari in search of crabs, fish, as we follow the tide out at for a rock pooling The team will be out on the following dates:
snails, seaweeds and all sorts of other weird adventure and finish with some beach art fun. Sunday 24th May
and wonderful wildlife. Today is an extra low Free event but booking essential via Sunday 31st May
tide so we can explore bits of the shore not Nightime Seashore Safari www.ActiveCoast.org Sunday 7th June
normally uncovered. Living Seas Centre Sunday 14th June
Wednesday 6th May; 10pm – Midnight Sunday 21st June
MARTIN BATT
Join us for a Seashore Safari with a difference. Sunday 28th June
We will be heading out on to the shore under Marine Life Past and Present Sunday 5th July
Seashore Detective the cover of darkness to see what goes on in Filey Brigg Sunday 12th July
Living Seas Centre our rockpools at night! Thursday 28th May; 1pm to 4pm
Tuesday 14th April; 11am – 1pm Join us as we explore the geology and rockpools
Become a Seashore Detective and help us scour of Filey Brigg and learn what they tell us
the beach for clues as to what lives off our about our marine life past and present.
shores. We will be searching for shells, eggs, Spring Wildlife Weekend
bones and all sorts of other treasures. Living Seas Centre and beyond nd look
Friday 8th May to Sunday 10th May Come a
ns on
Living Seas Centre open daily 10am – 5pm. for puffi
s!
the cliff
An action packed weekend of exciting events to
Science Sunday champion our local wildlife. We will be teaming
Living Seas Centre up with our friends at Flamborough Bird
Sunday 19th April; Drop in any time 10am – 5pm Observatory and East Yorkshire Bat Group, Filey
For all those budding marine biologists out Bird Observatory and Group, RSPB Bempton
there. This month we will be looking at our and Hull and East Yorkshire Swift Conservation.
local rocks and fossils. See full page listing for more details. Living
Seas Centre open daily 10am to 5pm with free
activities on in the Discovery Room and we will
be doing a seashore walk each day!
Spurn safari
Visit the iconic Spurn National Nature Reserve on a unique
Home Education Connection
2020 Programme
Join us at the Living Seas Centre to learn more about our local seas and
wildlife safari, aboard our all-terrain vehicle. You will see and marine wildlife. Each session has a different theme and teaching will take
place both in our Discovery Room and on the beach at South Landing. Perfect
learn about Spurn’s fantastic wildlife and rich history, and get
for all those budding Marine Biologists and wildlife enthusiasts out there!
the chance to explore the peninsula, including a trip to the These sessions are for Home Educated children and their families.
Spurn Lighthouse. A must for all families!
Marine Protected Areas Geology and Fossils
Monday 3rd February; 2pm – 4pm Monday 6th July; 2pm – 4pm
Book today ywt.org.uk/whats-on Learn what a Marine Protected Area is, why
they are important and what MPA’s we have in
We will be learning about the history of our
local rocks before exploring our extensive
Yorkshire. Participants will get to design their own collection of fossils. We will then head down to
MPA as well as getting creative on the beach. the beach to find our own treasures.
Sounds of the Seashore Intertidal Marine Life
Monday 2nd March; 2pm – 4pm Monday 7th September; 2pm – 4pm
We will explore the sounds we have on the Learn about the fascinating wildlife we have here
seashore. Using mini-hydrophones we will see if on the shore at South Landing before heading out
we can record what is going on in our rockpools on a Seashore Safari to see what we can find.
and create an underwater soundscape!
Bird Ringing and Migration
Oceanography Monday 5th October; 10am – 12noon
Monday 6th April; 2pm – 4pm Join our friends from Flamborough Bird
We will be learning about the science of Observatory as we learn about the science of
Oceanography, looking at tides, ocean mapping bird migration. If weather conditions allow we
and technology used to explore the seabed. will also get to see birds in the hand as they are
ringed by FBO experts.
Marine Life and Taxonomy
Monday 4th May; 2pm – 4pm Waves of Waste
We will be looking at the diversity of marine Monday 2nd November; 2pm –– 4pm
VHEY
wildlife and how they are grouped together. Join us for an autumn beach clean and learn
We will then explore the shore at South more about the problems of marine litter.
Landing to see how many different taxonomic We will be analysing the litter collected and
groups we can find! summarising our findings.
Safaris last
pace is
for 3 hours. S Plankton Habitats and Adaptations
ch trip so Monday 1st June; 2pm – 4pm Monday 7th December; 2pm – 4pm
limited on ea We will be looking at some of our tiniest marine We will be learning about the habitats we have
secure a
book early to wildlife – the plankton. Using our microscopes here in the North Sea before heading out on to
for ages we will try to identify phytoplankton and the shore to look at some of the adaptations
seat. Suitable zooplankton. We will then design our own! animals have to living on the seashore.
4 and over.
£20 per adult All sessions take place at the Living Seas Centre, South Sea Road (South),
£9 per child Flamborough, YO15 1AE. Charges are £5 per child YWT-member; £7 per child
non-member. Booking essential at ywt.org.uk/events or call 01904 659570.
Waves of Wa ste
SOPHIE WHEATLEY
Filey South
Sunday 12th January – 11am
Saturday 8th February – 10am
Marine litter is one of the biggest threats Sunday 8th March – 10am
to our marine environment. It affects wildlife through entanglement Sunday 5th April – 10am
and ingestion as well as polluting our seas. You can help reduce these threats by Saturday 9th May – 10am
taking part in a beach clean with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Sunday 7th June – 10am
Saturday 4th July – 11am
Spurn Filey North (Coble landing) Saturday 25th July – 2pm
Saturday 28th March; 11am Saturday 25th January; 10am Sunday 2nd August – 10am
Saturday 27th June; 12noon Sunday 23rd February; 10am Saturday 5th September – 11am
Saturday 5th September; 11am Sunday 22nd March; 10am Sunday 4th October – 11am
Saturday 5th December; 11am Saturday 18th April; 10am Sunday 1st November – 10am
Meeting Point: Spurn Discovery Centre, Saturday 23rd May; 11am Saturday 5th December – 11am Saturday 4th April – 10am
Spurn Road, Kilnsea, Hull HU12 0UH. Saturday 20th June; 10am Meeting Point: The shelter at the Thursday 14th May – 6.30pm
Saturday 18th July; 10am bottom of Martins Ravine junction Thursday 18th June – 6.30pm
South Landing, Flamborough Sunday 16th August; 10am with Royal Parade. Thursday 16th July – 6.30pm
Sunday 29th March; 11am Saturday 19th September; 11am Thursday 13th August – 6.30pm
Sunday 14th June; 2pm Saturday 17th October; 10am South Bay, Scarborough Thursday 10th September – 6.30pm
Sunday 20th September; 10am Saturday 14th November; 10am Saturday 25th January – 10am Saturday 3rd October – 10am
Sunday 13th December; 11am Sunday 13th December; 10am Saturday 15th February – 12noon Saturday 14th November – 10am
Meeting Point: The Living Seas Centre, South Meeting Point: On the slipway next Saturday 21st March – 10am Saturday 5th December – 12noon
Sea Road (South), Flamborough, YO15 1AE to Holdsworth Amusements. Saturday 25th April – 12noon Meeting Point: By the benches opposite
Saturday 16th May – 10am The Sands Complex on North Bay.
North Bridlington (10.30am) Saturday 20th June – 10am
Saturday 25th January Saturday 18th July – 10am Fraisthorpe
Saturday 22nd February Saturday 22nd August – 2pm Saturday 25th January – 11am
Saturday 21st March Saturday 26th September – 10am Saturday 14th March – 1pm
In 2019
Saturday 18th April Saturday 10th October – 2pm Sunday 26th April – 1pm
Saturday 16th May we carried out
Saturday 28th November – 10am Sunday 21st June – 11am
Saturday 20th June 72 beach cleans with
the help of 1251
Saturday 5th December – 2pm Saturday 22nd August – 1pm
Saturday 18th July Meeting Point: In front of the RNLI Meeting Point: Fraisthorpe beach car park.
volunteers!
Saturday 15th August Scarborough Lifeboat Station.
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 17th October North Bay, Scarborough IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Saturday 14th November Saturday 11th January – 10am
n Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
ANT HON Y HURD
Saturday 12th December n Litter pickers, gloves and bags provided
Saturday 8th February – 10am
n Wear stout footwear and dress for the weather
Meeting Point: The slip way at Limekiln Lane/ Saturday 7th March – 10am
North Marine Drive near North Beach Café.
learn how whales breathe before trying out the
Summer on the Yorkshire Coast Volunteer Open Morning
yoga bridge and whale postures. This is the 2nd
in a six week programme of yoga sessions here
Living Seas Centre at the Living Seas Centre.
In summer the Yorkshire coast really comes alive! The cliffs Monday 1st June; Drop in any time 10am – 1pm
Do you like spending time on the beach? Can
are brimming full of noisy seabirds; porpoise and seals can be you enthuse others about our local marine
spotted in calm seas and the cliffs are awash with a rainbow wildlife? Summer is a busy time for us so come Wild Yoga - Yoga and nature
along to the Living Seas Centre and see what Living Seas Centre
of wildflowers. volunteer opportunities we have available. Tuesday 16th June; 3.30pm – 5pm
Explore yoga postures that are linked to nature,
SEAN DUGGAN
including the eagle! Hand gestures associated
World Ocean Day Celebration with flowers, bees and birds will also be
Wild Yoga - Yoga and trees explored before a sky mindful meditation.
Join us for a weekend of exciting events to celebrate the North Sea as part Living Seas Centre This is the 3rd in a six week programme of
Tuesday 2nd June; 3.30pm – 5pm yoga sessions at the Living Seas Centre.
of the global World Ocean Day celebrations. We will be open 10am to 5pm on Try out yoga tree postures and variations with
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June with information, activities and displays support, partners and even trees! This is the
all around the Living Seas Centre to celebrate our local marine wildlife. first in a six week programme of yoga sessions
at the Living Seas Centre. Seashore Safari
We will also be running the following events: Living Seas Centre
Saturday 20th June; 11am – 1pm
Seashore Safari Join us... It’s Puffin Fest 2020! Join us at the Living Seas
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June; 11am On Sunday 7th June Nightime Seashore Safari Centre and discover the hidden world that
Living Seas Centre seabirds like the puffin depend on. We will go
Beach Art for a beach clean! Friday 5th June; 10.30pm – 12.30am in search of crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June; 1pm Help us make South Join us for a Seashore Safari with a difference. sorts of other weird and wonderful wildlife.
We will be heading out on to the shore under
Beach Combing Landing pristine the cover of darkness to see what goes on in
Saturday 6th June; 3pm and rubbish-free. our rockpools at night!
All are welcome. Science Sunday
Check our social media closer to the time Living Seas Centre
Sunday 21st June; Drop in any time 10am – 5pm
for further details. World Ocean Day Celebrations For all those budding marine biologists out there.
Living Seas Centre It’s Puffin Fest 2020! Come along and learn all
Saturday 6th June and Sunday 7th June about this magnificent seabird, alongside all the
Join us for a weekend of exciting activities as others that make the Flamborough Headland
we join the rest of the world and celebrate our their home for the summer.
oceans! See full page listing for more details.
Living Seas Centre open daily 10am to 5pm with
free activities on in the Discovery Room. We will
also be heading out on seashore safaris, going Seashore Safari
beachcombing and creating some beach art. Living Seas Centre
Sunday 21st June; 11am – 1pm
It’s Puffin Fest 2020! Join us at the Living Seas
Centre and discover the hidden world that
Wild Yoga - Yoga and whales seabirds like the puffin depend on. We will go
Living Seas Centre in search of crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all
Tuesday 9th June; 3.30pm – 5pm sorts of other weird and wonderful wildlife.
Inspired by the whale bridge at South Landing,
discover more about your own breath as we
Wild Yoga - Yoga and the Seashore Safari Nature sketching workshop Batty Bats and Magical Moths
sounds of nature Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre & South Landing LNR
Living Seas Centre Tuesday 21st July; 11am – 1pm Sunday 2nd August; 11am – 1pm Friday 21st August; 7.45pm to 9.45pm
Tuesday 23rd June; 3.30pm – 5pm It’s Seashore Wildlife Week at the Living Seas It’s Marine Mindfulness Week at the Living Seas Discover the wildlife that makes the woods and
Explore simple yoga exercises linked together Centre. Join us on a Seashore Safari in search Centre. This workshop will introduce you to the meadows at South Landing their home when
with sounds. Try the humming bee breath, the of crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all sorts of skills needed to stop, take note and capture night falls. Learn how to use a bat detector
roaring lion pose and discover where the most other weird and wonderful wildlife. your local environment through sketching. with the East Yorkshire Bat Group and listen for
important sound in yoga originated from! This bats hunting around us. See the true beauty of
is the 4th in a six week programme of yoga moths as we gather round the moth light with
sessions at the Living Seas Centre. specialist Allan Rodda. Before the sun sets you
Marine Life Past and Present Seaweed Safari can take part in arts, crafts and activities with
Danes Dyke Living Seas Centre the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in the Living Seas
Thursday 23rd July; 1pm – 4pm Tuesday 4th August; 11.30am – 1.30pm Centre. Charges apply and booking essential.
Wild Yoga - Yoga and animals Join us as we explore the geology and rockpools It’s Seaweed Week at the Living Seas Centre. Book at www.bridspa.com/events or call
Living Seas Centre of Danes Dyke and learn what they tell us about Join us on a special Seaweed Safari to discover 01482 395320
Tuesday 30th June; 3.30pm – 5pm our marine life past and present. the amazing flora to be found on our shores.
Explore yoga positions that are taken from the
posture of animals. This will include the frog,
the crocodile, the snake and others. This is the Extreme Seashore Safari
5th in a six week programme of yoga sessions Seashore Safari Seaweed Safari Living Seas Centre
here at the Living Seas Centre. Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre Sunday 23rd August; 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 26th July; 3pm – 5pm Sunday 9th August; 2pm – 4pm It’s Marine Science Week at the Living Seas
It’s Seashore Wildlife Week at the Living Seas It’s Seaweed Week at the Living Seas Centre. Centre. Take a Seashore Safari in search of
Centre. Join us on a Seashore Safari in search Join us on a special Seaweed Safari to discover crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all sorts of
Seashore Safari of crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all sorts of the amazing flora to be found on our shores. other weird and wonderful wildlife. Today is
Living Seas Centre other weird and wonderful wildlife. an extra low tide so we can explore bits of the
Sunday 5th July; 11am – 1pm shore not normally uncovered.
Take a Seashore Safari in search of crabs, fish,
snails, seaweeds and all sorts of other weird Seashore Minibeasting
and wonderful wildlife. Family beach yoga Living Seas Centre
Living Seas Centre Tuesday 18th August; 10am – 12noon Seashore Detective
Tuesday 28th July; 2pm – 3.30pm It’s Marine Science Week at the Living Seas Living Seas Centre
It’s Marine Mindfulness Week at the Living Centre. Join us for some Marine Minibeasting as Tuesday 25th August; 11am – 1pm
Wild Yoga - Yoga and the mountains Seas Centre. Why not come along and try some we head out to some of our rockpools and have a It’s Sharks and Rays Week at the Living Seas
Living Seas Centre beach yoga and discover relaxation for all the closer look at some our smaller seashore wildlife. Centre. Become a Seashore Detective and help
Tuesday 7th July; 3.30pm to 5pm family in the midst of a busy summer! us scour the beach for clues that tell us about
See the variety of mountain postures and try our local marine environment. In particular we
them out yourself, feeling the benefits. This is will be looking for mermaid’s purses (shark egg
the final session of a six week programme of Extreme Seashore Safari cases) alongside all sorts of other treasures.
yoga sessions here at the Living Seas Centre. Family mindfulness walk Living Seas Centre
Living Seas Centre Thursday 20th August; 11.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 30th July; 2pm – 4pm It’s Marine Science Week at the Living Seas
It’s Marine Mindfulness Week at the Living Seas Centre. Take a Seashore Safari in search of Seashore Detective
Science Sunday Centre. Join us for a mindfulness walk around crabs, fish, snails, seaweeds and all sorts of Living Seas Centre
Living Seas Centre South Landing using all our senses. Discover other weird and wonderful wildlife. Today is Sunday 30th August; 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Sunday 19th July; Drop in any time 10am – 5pm relaxation for all the family in the midst of a an extra low tide so we can explore bits of the It’s Sharks and Rays Week at the Living Seas
For all those budding marine biologists out there. busy summer! shore not normally uncovered. Centre. Become a Seashore Detective and help
This month we will be taking a closer look at our us scour the beach for clues that tell us about
marine wildlife with our microscopes. our local marine environment. In particular we
will be looking for mermaid’s purses (shark egg
cases), alongside all sorts of other treasures.
Autumn on the Yorkshire Coast Marine Life Past and Present Walk Seashore Detective
Sewerby Steps Living Seas Centre
Witness the amazing spectacle that is bird migration! The Wednesday 2nd September; 10am – 1pm Tuesday 27th October; 11am to 12.30pm
It’s Geology and Fossils Week here at the Become a Seashore Detective and help us
Yorkshire coast is often first landfall for birds such as fieldfare, Living Seas Centre. Join us as we take a walk scour the beach for clues that tell us about our
redwing and goldcrest as they arrive from Scandinavia to spend along the beach at Sewerby looking at our local marine environment. We will be searching
marine life past in the fossils, and marine life for fossils, shells, eggs, bones and all sorts of
the winter here in the UK. present in the rockpools. other treasures.
Migweek 2020 Fossil Roadshow Sea life pumpkin carving
Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre
Filey and Flamborough Ringing & Migration Week Thursday 3rd September; Wednesday 28th October;
Drop in any time 10.30am – 4pm Drop in anytime 1pm – 4pm
Saturday 10th October to Sunday 18th October
It’s Geology and Fossils Week here at the Living Join us for some pumpkin carving with a
Seas Centre. Join us in the Discovery Room for difference, inspired by some of our favourite
This ever growing celebration of the wonders of migration will once again our fossil roadshow. If you have a rock or fossil sea life! Booking essential so we know how
you want identifying bring it along! many pumpkins we need!
be returning in 2020. With events happening along the coast from Filey
Country Park via Flamborough Head to South Landing, there will be
plenty to get involved in throughout the week.
Science Sunday Fossil Roadshow
Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre
JON HAWKINS SURREY HILLS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sunday 20th September; Thursday 29th October;
Drop in any time 10am – 5pm Drop in any time 10.30am – 4pm
Activities across For all those budding marine biologists out there. Join us in the Discovery Room for our fossil
This month we will be looking at marine plastics roadshow. If you have a rock or fossil you want
the weekend include... and what we can do to stop polluting our seas! identifying bring it along!
lks
n Guided bird migration wa
n Daily bird ringing demos
n Evening talks from Science Sunday Halloween Nightime Seashore Safari
ornithological experts Living Seas Centre Living Seas Centre
- Sunday 18th October; Saturday 31st October; 9.30pm – 11.30pm
n Guided migration watch Drop in any time 10am – 5pm Join us for a Seashore Safari with a difference
known as vizmiging! For all those budding nature enthusiasts out this Halloween. We will be heading out on to
MARKUS SPISKE
there. This month we will be looking at the the shore under the cover of darkness to see
science of bird ringing and migration. what goes on in our rockpools at night!
For full details check out Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Living Seas Centre,
Flamborough Bird Observatory and Filey Bird Observatory and Group
on social media nearer the time. Sea life pumpkin carving
BEX LYNAM
Living Seas Centre
Monday 26th October;
Drop in any time 10am – 1pm
Join us for some pumpkin carving with a
difference, inspired by some of our favourite
sea life! Booking essential so we know how
many pumpkins we need!
Summer Holiday Theme Weeks 2020
Seashore Wildlife Week
Monday 20th July to Sunday 26th July
Learn about all the exciting wildlife that lives on our shores.
Marine Mindfulness Week
Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd August
Take a different view of our coastal environment and take part in
activities to experience the relaxation and mindfulness found on the coast.
Seaweed Week
Monday 3rd August to Sunday 9th August
Discover everything you didn’t know about our super seaweeds!
Marine Mammal Week
Monday 10th August to Sunday 16th August
Learn about the magnificent marine mammals to be
found off the Yorkshire coast
Marine Science Week
Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd August
Take a closer look at our local marine wildlife and learn how
scientists explore the shore.
Sharks and Rays Week
Monday 24th August to Sunday 30th August
Learn all about the sharks and rays we have living
off the Yorkshire coast
Geology and Fossils Week
Monday 31st August to Sunday 6th September
Learn about our fascinating coastal geology and discover the
amazing fossils found on our beaches.You can also read
