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Build a Dormouse Den

Gather up your blankets, sheets and cushions to build a nest fit for a dormouse. 

All ages

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Where
Museum of Zoology
Theme
Animals,
Natural World
Type of Activity
Making,
Twilight at the Museums
Type of Session
Online session

Gather up your blankets, sheets and cushions to build a nest fit for a dormouse. 

Join the Museum of Zoology to discover how dormice create a cosy winter hide-away and have a go at creating your own giant nest, big enough for you to take a nap in.

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