A month-long celebration of Charles Darwin's life and work will take place in Shrewsbury, offering a variety of engaging activities for children throughout February. From exploring the mysteries of ancient fossils to building their own Lego models inspired by Darwin himself, young participants will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of science and discovery.
Youngsters across Shrewsbury have plenty to look forward to during this half-term as the town marks the birth of Charles Darwin. Festival-goers can expect everything from Wiggly worms and a Lego workshop to fabulous fossils and educational talks designed to celebrate the life, work, and legacy of Charles Darwin. The festival is organised by John K Hughes, Darwin Festival Manager, and Shrewsbury Civic Society, supported by Shrewsbury BID and Original Shrewsbury .
\Darwin Festival Fun at Barnes Theatre at Shrewsbury School, Wednesday February 12 between 1pm and 3pm Year 5 and 6 children can hear from Dr Matthews-Bird delivering his talk, Why Are Big Mammals Rare? which takes listeners on a geological murder mystery investigation seeking to discover why the majority of large mammals have died out. A talk from Dr Richard Case on the Voyage of the Beagle follows, where children can find out more about the iconic ship that played a crucial role in Darwin's scientific discoveries. \The DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival will see a range of activities aimed at children throughout the month of February in honour of Charles Darwin. Photo: DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival Lego Explorer at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in The Square, Saturday February 15 between 10:30am and noon This Darwin-themed Lego Workshop is a chance for children aged five and over to find out more about the life of Darwin and build their own Lego model inspired by the man himself. Darwin’s Wiggly Worms at Wroxeter Roman City, Monday February 17 and Sunday February 23 between 10am and 2pm This is a free fun drop-in event with no bookings or tickets required allowing youngsters to follow in the footsteps of the young Charles Darwin by exploring the archaeology of the Roman city and having a go at testing the theory behind Darwin’s Worm Stone. They will also learn how worms from over two millennia have helped to bury ancient buildings - and they will be able to make their own wiggly worm to take home. Please note that normal admission fees apply for exploring the rest of the Wroxeter site. Fabulous Fossils at The Cut Visitor Centre, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, in Abbey Foregate, Thursday February 20 between 10.30am and 4pm, learn about the weird creatures that formed them and how they did it. It promises to be a fascinating insight into the world as it was hundreds of millions of years ago
CHARLES DARWIN FESTIVAL CHILDREN ACTIVITIES SCIENCE EDUCATION LEGO FOSSILS WORMS HISTORY SHREWSBURY
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