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 […]
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 […]
FREE Tuesdays Till Two spring lunchtime concert season continues with another thrilling piano recital, featuring Irena Radić. Irena will be playing two contrasting sonatas: Beethoven's intricate and charming Pastoral Sonata, to be followed by Prokofiev's wild and dramatic Sonata no.6 in a programme full of relentless energy, breathtaking beauty, technical virtuosity and musical fireworks. The […]
Join David Cromack on a visit to this ancient woodland which has spectacular displays of bluebells. It should host a good number of birds in May. Meet in St Judith's Lane Sawtry PE28 5GR - Map Ref.: TL 169828. To reach the wood we shall follow a steep footpath alongside the allotments. Free event. Non-members […]
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 today Wednesday 16th May 10am-1pm […]
Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. This is the final session of the series of workshops. These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City College Peterborough. All CLT […]
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 24th and 31st May, both at 10am- 1pm. These […]
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 […]
Make stunning, fresh floral creations with seasonal blooms and foliage. Join Tracy Mathieson from Foxtail Lily, Oundle, to learn how to compose gorgeous, contemporary arrangements using a variety of locally grown ornamental and wild plants. We will explore how to work with the seasons to display the vivid variety of shape, colour and texture, with […]
Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park. Children, couples, grandparents, friends - everybody welcome. All tools and training provided. You just need to bring along lots of enthusiasm. Free event and free car parking for all participants Suitable for everyone 5yrs old + - younger children welcome, however full participation may […]