A simple, FREE taster session that introduces a range of herbs, explores their properties and flavours, and explains how to grow and use them in cooking. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. This session is part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme provided in […]
Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the Olive Branch Community Garden in Dogsthorpe. No experience is necessary! We'll be getting hands-on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and show you some things that you can grow […]
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, […]