Spend an afternoon and evening learning about the life cycle and habits of badgers,  how to tell a badger sett from a rabbit hole and how to watch them in the wild.

The course starts off with an illustrated talk, followed by a two hour leisurely walk over rough country around Assington Mill farm where you will be shown identifying features such as footprints, dung pits and setts.

After a big high tea in the farmhouse kitchen, we will dress up warmly for an evening in the woods waiting for the badgers to emerge.  This involves standing still and absolutely quietly for about an hour or more, but we can bring stools if necessary.  Obviously we cannot guarantee that you will see a badger, but most people find just the experience of standing quietly in a wood and listening to the birdsong at the end of the day almost as rewarding.

WHAT  TO  BRING

Warm and dark or neutral-coloured clothing, including hat and gloves to protect you from the midges.

Strong boots or wellies