Guided walk led by Sarah Lambert and Peter Kirby around Lattersey Nature Reserve. Lattersey NR is a brownfield site which has developed a mosaic of open water, reed beds, damp grassland and willow carr. A wide variety of fenland species are present and a stop for pond dipping will reveal many aquatic species that are […]
Save the date, because our Holi May Day Celebration will be back! Expect colour throwing, live music, dance, great food, real ale, family friendly activities and more! Details to follow, but make sure to the put the date in your diary. Free event hosted by the Green Backyard. Normal charges for food and drink.
Annual morning Birding and Big Breakfast led by Bob Titman. Experience the song of the nightingale together with other woodland birds. See drifts of bluebells and wood anemones within the ancient woodland. Meet at 6:00am at the Willow Brook Farm Shop car park, Stamford Road, Helpston Heath, Peterborough PE6 7EL - Grid Ref. TF 118030. […]
FREE Tuesdays Till Two lunchtime concert season continues with a début: the first professional appearance by new vocal ensemble The Berridge Consort. In a programme entitled "Consort and Choral Music of Scotland" they'll be performing music written by Scottish composers, from the court of James I of England through to contemporary composers such as James […]
Enjoy a gentle stroll along the River Nene to Wansford where there will be time to look around the Nene Valley Station before returning to Ferry Meadows by train. Must be able to walk six miles over uneven terrain and stiles. Meet at Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre Cost £4:80 per person (rail ticket) Suitable for […]
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. Final session on Wednesday 16th May at […]
Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. A final session is on the 16th May at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City College Peterborough. […]
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. Further sessions follow on the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May, all at 10am- […]
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. Further sessions follow on the […]
Take the opportunity to hear Nightingales in the SSSI woodland at Glapthorn Cow Pastures. The wood is close to the parking area but it has uneven surfaces and rough grass paths that are muddy and slippery when wet. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Meet at the parking space at Glapthorn Cow Pastures 1 mile […]