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**Lucy Wood's Final Month at Lackford Wildlife Reserve: A Blend of Fun and Conservation**
In the final month of her internship at Lackford Wildlife Reserve, Lucy Wood has been immersed in a series of engaging activities designed to promote wildlife conservation and community engagement.
One of the highlights of this month has been the **Holiday Club**, a fun-filled event for children during the school holidays. The club offered a variety of activities, including edible poo, boat racing, and bird bingo, aiming to make learning about nature enjoyable and interactive. Each session concluded with medals for the participating children, fostering a sense of achievement and excitement.
Another significant event was the **Twilight Safari**. Lucy, along with another intern named Marion, had the opportunity to participate in their first twilight safari at Lackford. The safari, which took place under the stunning Lackford sunset, allowed them to observe Jupiter and its moons, as well as nocturnal creatures such as moths. A live trap was set up during the safari, offering everyone a chance to see the wildlife up close.
The **Mini Beast Mondays** have also been a key part of Lucy's final month at Lackford. These events, designed to educate local communities and children about small wildlife, have been a hit. Notable finds during these sessions included newts, musk beetles, and a caught butterfly, all of which were visually stunning under a microscope.
Looking ahead, Lucy plans to continue with the weekend **Wildlife Club** and host courses, furthering her commitment to wildlife conservation. The feedback from parents about the holiday club has been positive, indicating a successful conclusion to Lucy's internship at Lackford Wildlife Reserve.
In addition to these activities, Lucy has discovered a new favourite, Pineapple mayweed, and even cooked crayfish with young wardens during her time at the reserve. These experiences have made her final month at Lackford a memorable one, filled with new discoveries and opportunities for growth.
The first 3-day holiday club held during Lucy's tenure at Lackford set a record with the discovery of two wasp spiders, adding to the excitement and learning experiences of the month. As Lucy prepares to move on from Lackford, she leaves behind a legacy of fun, education, and conservation for future interns to build upon.
During her final month at Lackford Wildlife Reserve, Lucy Wood plans to continue her commitment to wildlife conservation by hosting courses and participating in the weekend Wildlife Club. Her experiences at the reserve, which include cooking crayfish with young wardens and discovering a new favorite plant, have provided her with a unique blend of outdoor-living and home-and-garden lifestyle. Given her success with the Holiday Club, Lucy hopes to offer a forest school-style program in the future, promoting a love for nature and outdoor-living in children.
