Come join us to whittle a kazoo from hazel using a knife. You will learn how to use a knife safely as well as various whittling techniques and skills during this session. For children aged 7 yrs + only. Meet at the Lakeside Toilet Block, Ferry Meadows £5 per child - accompanying adults free. Please […]
A hands-on day learning to work with wood in its natural state, using traditional tools and techniques. Spend the day with woodsman Matt Robinson, as he takes you through the tools and techniques required to turn freshly cut timber into a range of beautiful and practical items. You will be able to practice and hone […]
Come along to discover the amazing hidden world beneath our feet! Family drop-in session - turn up anytime between 10am - 2pm (last admission). No need to book in advance! Maximum of three families admitted as a party. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed in the Environmental Education Centre (EEC). […]
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 […]
Join Adrian Hallam for a guided bird walk around Ferry Meadows Country Park. April is one of the best times to visit the park coinciding with lots of newly arrived migrants. These should include warblers, hirundines, terns and possibly waders. Meet outside the Visitor Centre (Grid Ref. TL 149973) at 10:00am. Parking in the main […]
Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the WestRaven Community Garden. 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 at home too. […]
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, […]