Weave your own creature or contemporary shape in this creative and fun workshop using locally grown willow. Join Green Backyard co-founder and artist Renny Antonelli to learn about willow and i8ts properties and to use it create a sculpture of your choice, making the most of the great diversity of colours and the natural curves […]
Learn how to select the material from hazel growing in the park and master the techniques to create your very own hurdle. The hurdle will then be yours to take home. Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Suitable for adults and over 10yr olds. This event includes walking on uneven ground […]
Illustrated talk Jurassic Sea: Sunlit waves, ancient shrimps and great sea dragons by Naomi Stevenson, Peterborough-based geologist who is fascinated by marine life. The talk looks at the sea that covered what is now Peterborough in Jurassic times, the seabed it left behind and the amazingly diverse life that inhabited it. Entrance is £2 including […]
Using a few basic basketry techniques, learn how to make a variety of useful , natural -looking items for your garden with expert weaver Sue Kirk. You can choose to make a plant climber, cloche, bird feeder, lantern or dragonfly sculpture We shall be using willow and hazel. You'll learn techniques such as three rod […]
Try your hand at the ancient art of flint knapping. Under the expert tuition of Will Lord, you will make a hand axe, arrowhead and blade core to take away. Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every stage. Lunch is included in the cost of the workshop. Over 18s only. Booking is […]
Bird and wildlife viewing trip led by Bob Titman. Starting at Lynford Arboretum and Lakes where we hope to see birds including Hawfinch, Brambling, Siskin, Repoli and Crossbill. Optional move then to Santon Downham where there is the possibility of viewing some Otters. Meet at the car park. Take the A134 from Downham Market, at […]
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 […]
Last main work party of the winter. Depending on the number of volunteers the main task will be finishing clearing the coppice site on Cross Ride and cutting back some of the paths. Meet by the Information Barn at 10am with the session ending at about 3pm (Grid ref. TL 184 698) Wear suitable clothing […]
A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. Suitable for children age 2+. Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no […]
Come and join our FREE community cooking sessions Talking - Tasting - Teaching In association with Food For Nought