Kids Easter Willow Craft Workshop (Green Backyard) Wednesday 17th April 2019 1.30pm – 3pm This Easter get creative using willow, a beautiful and sustainable natural material grown right here at the GBY. Using a combination of our own willow and buff/stripped willow (which is easier for little hands to use), kids can learn to make […]
Thursday 18th April 2019 10.30am - 12noon Look for pond creatures and insects in our Education area. Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers, have a go at pond dipping and bug hunting and find out more about the invertebrates that call the Nene Wetlands home. The session lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Cost: £5 per […]
Stick Man Story Time and Activity Trail (Green Backyard) Thursday 18th April 2019 1.30pm – 3pm This Easter break join GBY co-founder Renny for a group Stick Man story time session, then follow him as he leads the group through the trail activities to help Stick Man find his way back to the family tree! […]
Saturday 20th April 2019 11am - 12.30pm Come and discover spring wildlife at Lattersey Local Nature Reserve. Enjoy Lattersey in its spring finery, with a spring-themed trail and activities. Suitable for families. Dogs may be brought on a lead. Cost: £2 adults, £1 children Booking: contact Rachel Price on 07734 478466 or at [email protected] and for further […]
Come along to our Family Day Litter Pick in Orton Goldhay! Family Voice, Peterborough City Council, Neighbourhood Watch and your local councillors invite you to join them at Goldhay Community Centre, 105 Paynels, Peterborough PE2 5QP. Litter pick starts at 11:30am. Free lunch will be provided at approx.1:30pm for those who have notified us of […]
Saturday 20th April 2019 1.30pm - 4.30pm A free 6 week course on growing and harvesting cut flowers, where we will look at the wide range of plants that can be grown as cut flowers, as well as exploring harvesting, and display. Each week we'll be looking at different plants, how to grow and display […]
Sunday 21st April 2019 1.30pm - 4.30pm A free 6 week course on culinary herbs, where we will be looking at herbs in cooking, their properties and uses, and how to grow and propagate them at home. Each week we'll be looking at different herbs, how to grow them and trying out delicious recipes! […]
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. This is the second Nature Tots session for April. Age: 2yrs+ Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age […]
Dawn Chorus Walk/Paddle (Nene Wetlands)Saturday 27th April 2019 6.15am-10am A Dawn Chorus Walk followed by an early morning paddle with canoes at the Nene Wetlands. Arrive at Rushden Lakes for 6.15am, and before you leave for your canoe trip you will be taken on a Dawn Chorus walk around the nature reserve with Wildlife Trust […]
Composting at Home 27th April 2019 10am - 1pm A free 6 week course taking a comprehensive look at the skills and science behind successful home composting. We will look at a range of different composting techniques and blends to help you feed your garden Booking essential - sign up using the Survey Monkey link! […]