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. Age: 2yrs+ Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no cost. Cost: £3.50 […]
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Join us for our new toddler group, inspired by Forest School and led by a qualified Forest School practitioner. Exploring the natural world is a great way for children to improve their communication skills, build confidence, learn how to assess risks and build friendships with other children. In these sessions, children will get the chance […]
£3
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Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2019: Saturday 2nd February 2019 10.30am – 4pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […] |
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Guided walk around Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, part of the Nene Valley Living Landscape project. We will be taken round by Matt Jackson, the Conservation Manager for Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire who will be able to point out latest developments. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE event but voluntary donations are welcome. Not suitable […] |
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Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2019: Saturday 9th February 2019 10.30am – 4pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […] |
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Backyard Food and Green Backyard invite to their February Eco-Swish! Update your wardrobe in a way that is friendly to both environment and wallet! Bring clothes you no longer wear and swap for something new-to-you. Backyard Food will be open before as usual. FREE admission. Sunday 10th February 2019 2pm - 3.30pm Green Backyard, Oundle […] |
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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. There are two Nature Tots sessions each month, with the second session being a repeat of the first one, so you will only need […]
£3.50
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Norman Adcock will be giving a talk on the bird cruises run by the Boston Belle out to The Wash. Join the South Holland Area Group this month for a talk from Norman Adcock on the bird cruises given by the Boston Belle. A great chance to find out what it's like aboard the Belle […] |
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A Butterfly’s Eye View of Conservation: talk Wednesday 13 February 2019 7.30pm - 9pm An illustrated talk by Andrew Bladon on behalf of Dr Ed Turner. Dr Edgar Turner is Academic Director in Biological Sciences and at the Institute of Continuing Education; Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology; and a Fellow at Clare […]
£2.50
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An illustrated talk about how to make your garden attractive to a wide range of wildlife with plenty of useful practical tips. This illustrated talk by Iain Webb of the Wildlife Trust BCN is perfectly timed to enable you to make your garden more wildlife friendly in 2019 and will be full of useful tips […]
£3
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Join the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) Hugh Hanmer to learn more about Britain's owls and how 'Project Owl' is helping to shed more light on these fascinating and charismatic birds. Owls are fascinating and charismatic birds and a favourite with so many of us. However, owing to their largely nocturnal lifestyle there is much […]
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Join members of the Bourne Area Group (Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust) for a talk on the LoveLincsPlants project with Project Officer, Aidan Neary. Project Officer, Aidan Neary based at Trust HQ, will be our guest speaker this month. This National Lottery funded project aims to create and preserve a collection of plants from Lincolnshire and to train and […]
£1.50
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Build a wooden nest box to take home and learn all about nests as part of National Nest Box Week. Providing nesting sites is a great way to encourage the birds in your local patch. Come along to this event and build your own wooden nest box to put up in your garden. You will […]
£10
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Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. No need to book. Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions Cost: £1 per sheet. Saturday 16th February 2019 10am - 3.30pm Further days: […]
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Build a wooden nest box to take home and learn all about nests as part of National Nest Box Week. Providing nesting sites is a great way to encourage the birds in your local patch. Come along to this event and build your own wooden nest box to put up in your garden. You will […]
£10
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Become a Wild Estate Agent at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve: Monday 18th February - Friday 22nd February 10am - 2pm. Join in the fun at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with lots of hands-on practical activities all about local wildlife. 'Brook, Burrow and Branch' - an estate agents specialising in homes for creatures - are looking to […]
£5
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Come and make a Bird Box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your Garden. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for Ages: 8+ Advisory information: Parental supervision will be required - involves use of tools including saw and hammer. Cost: £7 […]
£7
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Froglife Mapestry Display and Craft - Ferry Meadows Monday 18th February 10.30am - 3.30pm Come along to see Froglife's beautiful River Nene Mapestry on display! This 12-panel tapestry map of the River Nene and surrounding areas was created by over 1000 local people with the help of textile artist Liliane Taylor and the Froglife team. […]
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Come and make a Bird Box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your Garden. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for Ages: 8+ Advisory information: Parental supervision will be required - involves use of tools including saw and hammer. Cost: £7 […]
£7
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Find out more about what birds eat and make your own bird feeder to take home. Feeding the birds is a great way to encourage them into your garden and help them to survive the winter. Find out more about what birds like to eat and make either a pine cone or log bird feeder […]
£3 – £5
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Get set for spring with fun half-term family activities at the Great Fen. No need to book, drop in anytime. Suitable for families and beginners. Contact Mandy Corney on 01487 815524 or at [email protected] for further information, accessibility advice or directions. Cost: £4 per child - accompanying adults free. Wednesday 20 February 2019 10.30 am […]
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Wild Wednesday: Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Wednesday 20th February 2019 10am - 2pm Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This is a drop in event, no booking required, just come along. Cost: £1 per child per craft made, paid on the day. Wednesday 20th February […]
£1
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Learn how to identify winter trees and have a go at weaving your own willow bird feeder. Have a go at identifying a variety of winter twigs and then try your hand at the traditional art of willow weaving. Sessions will run at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm and places are limited. Booking is […]
£5
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Come and make a Bird Box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your Garden. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for Ages: 8+ Advisory information: Parental supervision will be required - involves use of tools including saw and hammer. Cost: £7 […]
£7
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Join us for stories and activities based around the story of The Ugly Duckling. We will introduce children to the story of The Ugly Duckling and discover the wonderful world of ducks through crafts, activities, song time and stories. Suitable for ages 3+. Book your place(s) after logging in/signing up at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/happilyeverafter Cost £5.50 per child […]
£5.50
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Come and make a Bird Box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your Garden. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for Ages: 8+ Advisory information: Parental supervision will be required - involves use of tools including saw and hammer. Cost: £7 […]
£7
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Join us for stories and activities based around the story of The Ugly Duckling. We will introduce children to the story of The Ugly Duckling and discover the wonderful world of ducks through crafts, activities, song time and stories. Suitable for ages 3+. Book your place(s) after logging in/signing up at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/happilyeverafter Cost £5.50 per child […]
£ 5.50
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Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2019: Saturday 23rd February 2019 10.30am – 4pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […] |
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Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park. Children, couples, grandparents, friends - everybody welcome. Suitable for: 5yrs old + Easy Access: Yes Restrictions: Younger children welcome however full participation may not be possible. Advisory information: Dress for the outdoors including sturdy footwear. All tools and training provided. You just need to […]
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Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park. Children, couples, grandparents, friends - everybody welcome. Suitable for: 5yrs old + Easy Access: Yes Restrictions: Younger children welcome however full participation may not be possible. Advisory information: Dress for the outdoors including sturdy footwear. All tools and training provided. You just need to […] |
1 event,
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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. Age: 2yrs+ Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no cost. Cost: £3.50 […] |
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Fairtrade on Your Table What? Why? How? When? Wednesday 27th February 2019 1pm - 2pm Join us for Wednesday at One in the Cathedral to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2019! Talk and music led by Beki Sellick 1pm followed by Lunch and Fairtrade Sampling (optional) 1.30pm onwards. Great opportunity to learn more about Fairtrade and also […] |
1 event,
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Join us for our new toddler group, inspired by Forest School and led by a qualified Forest School practitioner. Exploring the natural world is a great way for children to improve their communication skills, build confidence, learn how to assess risks and build friendships with other children. In these sessions, children will get the chance […]
£3
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Come along to 'try and buy'. A wide range of Opticron binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and assorted accessories will be available to test with great views across the waters of the Rushden Lakes nature reserve. The best way to choose which binocular or scope is most suitable is to test under proper field conditions and with […]
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Join Phil from our Education Team and learn how to make charcoal sticks from wood, using a tin box and fire. Take your charcoal sticks home to use on sketches and works of art! Children must be aged 7yrs or over and each must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £5.50 per child. Book your […]
£5.50
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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 10:30am. Free lunch will be provided at approx. 12:30pm for those who have notified […]
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Join Phil from our Education Team and learn how to make charcoal sticks from wood, using a tin box and fire. Take your charcoal sticks home to use on sketches and works of art! Children must be aged 7yrs or over and each must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £5.50 per child. Book your […]
£5.50
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