Children and adults are welcome to come to our Wild Wednesday session and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This event takes place indoors and is suitable for all abilities. No need to book in advance - £1 per person charge to be paid on the day. Please phone 01733 234193 for further information […]
Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 18th, 25th April, […]
Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on Wednesdays 18th, 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided […]
Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by storytime and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for aged 3yrs+ - younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they wish to take part. We […]
Guided tour led by the warden of King's Dyke NR, one of the most diverse brownfield sites in the Peterborough area. April is a good month for the Spring ephemeral flora and breeding bird activity is high. There will be also a chance to do some fossil hunting. The full walk around the Reserve will […]
Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a guided walk around Ferry Meadows and surrounding area, pointing out areas of interest along the six mile route, asking him questions along the way. In April, June and July we will cover a 6 miles route which is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs etc. as stiles to cross […]
Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by storytime and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for aged 3yrs+ - younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they wish to take part. We […]
Join Phil from our Education Team and learn how to make charcoal sticks from wood, using a tin box and fire. Take your charcoal sticks home to use on sketches and works of art! Children must be aged 7yrs or over and each must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lakeside Toilet Block, […]
Continuing with our Werrington Brook monitoring programme. Come along and be a scientist for a day and help us monitor the brook. Do some litter picking and learn about the wildlife that is flourishing from the improvement works. This is a Werrington Brook Rivercare event.
Free tutor-led workshop making no sew cushions in a relaxed setting - all materials supplied. Looking for something new to do? Wanting to gain skills to improve your life and work chances? Monday 16th April 1pm-3pm and further session Wednesday 18th April same time. Contact Amanda on 07813 811742 or 01354 696479 or at awalls@cpltrustnet […]