Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
A series of practical workshops that will establish a working cutting garden at the Green Backyard. The course will look at the wide range of plants that can be grown as cut flowers, as well as exploring harvesting, sale and display. The final session of this course runs from 10am-1pm. These sessions are part of […]
Join Ranger Chris Rollason for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the Park. We will hopefully get to see Voles, Mice and Shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features. Free event - suggested £2 per person donation appreciated. Suitable for ages: 3yrs+. Children must be accompanied […]
As part of Wildlife Day, join volunteer Howard on a bird walk to count as many different birds as you can in 45 minutes Who will see the most birds, the rarest or the most of one species? You will also learn how to identify different species. Go back to the Discovery Den afterwards to […]
Find out what lives in and around Ferry Meadows. Together with Wildlife Trust BCN and other conservation organisations, we will be looking a little closer at the wildlife around us. PECT will be here with a tree for you to take home and plant. The Hawk and Owl Trust will be finding out what small […]
As part of Wildlife Day, join volunteer Howard on a bird walk to count as many different birds as you can in 45 minutes Who will see the most birds, the rarest or the most of one species? You will also learn how to identify different species. Go back to the Discovery Den afterwards to […]
A series of workshops that will explore the therapeutic properties of plants, how to grow and propagate these and how to use them to make a range of therapeutic products for personal use or sale. The workshops will cover the safe identification and use of plants, trading considerations and marketing. Final session of this series […]
As part of Wildlife Day, join volunteer Howard on a bird walk to count as many different birds as you can in 45 minutes Who will see the most birds, the rarest or the most of one species? You will also learn how to identify different species. Go back to the Discovery Den afterwards to […]
Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
Learn how to use a selection of tools including Loppers and Gimlets to turn Elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! Suitable for ages 7+ Meet at the Lakeside Car Park, Ferry Meadows. Cost:£5:00 per participant. Book your place(s) at https://www.nenepark.org.uk/events/bushcraft-skills-elder-crafts-168 Phone 01733 234193 for further information or directions. A Nene […]