Helen Skelton goes quackers for a new duck pond in London as the UK prepares for the release of Illumination’s Migration.
To celebrate the release of Illumination’s Migration in cinemas tomorrow, February 2nd, Universal Pictures is delighted to announce the opening of an accessible wildlife pond. Built in partnership with London Wildlife Trust.
Beloved broadcaster and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton was the first to experience this brand-new, fully accessible installation at Walthamstow Wetlands. Opening it for visitors at the east London nature reserve, Helen said:
“It’s amazing to see the development of this new fully accessible pond and I hope it gets loads of young explorers excited about all the natural life that’s around them.”
MIGRATION
In Migration, Illumination invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown. With a funny, feathered family holiday like no other as a family of ducks, the Mallards, shake things up and decide to embark on a family trip. Via New York City, to tropical Jamaica. As they make their way South for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends. And accomplish more than they ever thought possible while teaching them more about each other. And themselves than they ever imagined.
WALTHAMSTOW WETLANDS
Inspired by the Mallard’s adventure, visitors to the Walthamstow Wetlands can also take part in a brand-new Migration-themed adventure trail. Across the reserve for a day of family fun. On this trail, visitors will find their favourite characters from the film who will lead them across the trail. With activities and fun facts along the way.
We have constructed a new pond on a section of the Wetlands site that was previously underused. The pond’s primary objective is to provide a welcoming habitat for local wildlife to thrive in. It is located within the Wetlands’ Sensory Garden, and we have ensured that it is accessible to all visitors. The grounds leading up to the pond are flat, and we have added specialized bays that allow wheelchair users to get as close to the water’s edge as possible. to the water’s edge as possible.
STEPPED BAYS
Consisting of new sleepers and stepped bays, it will encourage a variety of species to visit and inhabit the pond, making it the perfect location for groups with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from schools and other community groups to tap into nature and enjoy exploring the pond habitat during education sessions.
Illumination’s Migration will open in UK cinemas this Friday, February 2nd.
Trailer Source: Illumination
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