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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Interactive Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nJoin the Nature at Night project team to find out how bat-walks\, zine-making and digital citizen science are being used to understand young people’s feelings about exploring nature at night. Contribute to our research by sharing some reflections of your own.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/nature-at-night-interactive-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165505Z
UID:10000745-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Scientist
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nA hands-on experience where our young scientists (and their parents!) can explore the biomolecular world by extracting DNA from delicious fruits using household items. Laboratory coats will be provided to set the scene for what will be an exciting experiment with University of Chester scientists on-hand to answer any questions. DNA is ubiquitous to all lifeforms and is known as ‘the molecule of life’\, which we shall explore in this interactive session.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/mini-scientist/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165535Z
UID:10000740-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Quest with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nDrop in to play a game with Chester Zoo’s Youth Board and Youth Network – discover actions that you can take to help wildlife and take on a wildlife challenge!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/wildlife-quest-with-chester-zoo/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Interactive / Creative Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164951Z
UID:10000705-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Owl pellet dissection
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nOwls are beautiful\, deadly and difficult to study. One non-disruptive way to learn about their habits and diets is to examine owl pellets- the leftovers of their meals. Join us to try your hand at dissecting owl pellets and exploring what our hooting friends get up to when they are heard\, but not seen.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/owl-pellet-dissection/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T210417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165819Z
UID:10000704-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Repair Café: Repair\, Reuse and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along (and bring your household electrical\, joinery and sewing repair jobs with you)! \nDrop in to a pop-up Repair Café and see community repair in action. Local volunteers will help repair everyday household items while sharing simple skills you can use at home. Alongside the practical fixing\, we’ll explore how repair café reduce waste\, cut carbon emissions and build stronger communities. Come along to watch\, learn\, ask questions and discover how ‘repair over disposal’ can support a greener\, fairer future for all communities.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/pop-up-repair-cafe-repair-reuse-and-reconnect/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165610Z
UID:10000753-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Claw-some creation – make your own badger paw print!
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nJoin Reaseheath College to learn more about badgers!  Children will have the opportunity to view night time camera footage of this elusive mammal\, and make their own plaster casts of paw prints. \n 
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/claw-some-creation-make-your-own-badger-paw-print/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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UID:10000756-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Night-Time Safari
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nCome on a night safari via remote waterhole cameras situated throughout sub-Saharan Africa – learn observational and recording techniques for quantifying animal behaviour and resource use (or just enjoying wildlife) from the comfort of your own home…. or Chester Town Hall! We will investigate activity at different waterholes so see who drinks when and where\, whom avoids whom and who might lie in wait.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-night-time-safari/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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