February half term to see WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s puddle jumping championships
Will you be participating in the puddle jumping championships?
Martin Mere Wetland Centre are hosting a puddle jumping championship. Pic: © Copyright 2022 WWT
Submitted by Victoria Fellowes
This February half term (February 12-20) families are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and jump into nature at the WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s puddle jumping championships.
Families are encouraged to arrive early to maximise the fun. People will have the opportunity to perfect their splashing techniques before the main event at 2pm.
Then, people can see who can make the biggest and best splashes at daily competitions.
Winners are set to be announced throughout the half term and lucky 'super-splashers' will receive fantastic prizes.
As well as splashing, there will be other fun activities to join in with including raft building, pavement chalk drawing and decorating seed pots in the craft room to take home and grow flowers.
Nick Brooks, Centre Manager from Martin Mere Wetland Centre said: "We know children love jumping in puddles and there’s nothing better on a wet day than putting on your wellies and getting muddy.
"Our puddle jumping championships are the perfect opportunity for guaranteed family fun whatever the weather.
"As well as being great fun to jump in, puddles are also mini-wetlands that small wildlife use to feed, drink and bathe.
"Almost half of the world’s plants and animals depend on wetlands, they really are amazing so come and see for yourself and have lots of fun outdoors.
"We know that children who enjoy getting closer to nature often grow up to be adults that love the outdoors, so through these championships we’re gently nurturing a love that may help protect wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them for years to come."
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