Informal Education Programme
| Activity | What's Involved? | Activity Time | Location |
| Mud glorious mud | Have fun on the mud - find and examine the many creatures that make it their home and discover who eats what and why. | 1 hour | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Bird identification and migration | Identify the birds of Montrose and discover why some birds undertake long and hazardous journeys to reach the safety of the Basin. | 1 hour | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Adaptation | Size matters! Investigate unique adaptations of birds such as beak and feet. | 30 minutes | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Pond dipping | Come and search for mini beasts that make their home in and around the water in our purpose-built pond. | 1 hour | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Animalteering | Take part in our map trail in and around the centre and grounds, looking for animals and solving the puzzle. | 30 minutes | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Woodland activities | Explore the woods looking at trees, fungi, plants and animals or follow the treasure trail. | 1 hour | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Sensory activities | Encourage younger children to appreciate colours, textures, smells and sounds around them. |
30 minutes | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Camouflage | Try your hand at camouflage, just how good are your investigative techniques? | 1 hour | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
| Things that grow | Discover how plants grow, disperse their seeds and act as a vital source of food. | 45 minutes | Montrose Basin Visitor Centre |
Arranging Your Visit
Our informal education programme is available all year round and costs from £1.50 per child for 1 - 1.5 hours or £3.00 per child for a half day session. A reduced rate is available for affiliated groups.
We provide a safe environment with the chance for children to learn more about wildlife and the environment in an interesting, informative and fun way.
We have a team of teacher naturalists who will lead all the educational activities throughout your visit.
- We will plan your visit to suit the requirements of your class topic and customise activities at no extra charge.
- All times are approximate and activities can be combined.
- We welcome new ideas for other activities.
Our facilities include:
- indoor education room with "wet" area and children's low level sinks
- educational dipping pond
- visitor centre with specially designed interactive displays
- three bird hides offering superb views of the wildlife-rich surroundings
- viewing gallery with high powered telescopes and binoculars
- gift shop with great souvenirs
- a specially created man-made sand martin bank
- refreshment area
- disabled access and facilities
- free car and coach parking (including a coach parking lane)
Contact the Visitor Centre on 01674 676336 where staff will be happy to discuss your visit or arrange a booking. Alternatively simply complete and return our enquiry form.
Look out for our holiday activities for children. Pick up a copy of our events programme from the visitor centre.