If you have a mini explorer between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 years old, our nature group Little Wild Things is perfect for you! Every other Tuesday throughout the year, you and your child will be able to meet some of the amazing creatures that we are giving a home to on our nature reserve, while learning something new, getting a bit mucky and having lots of fun! During each session, we will focus on a theme and do a range of related activities, including a story and a craft to take home.
We held our first session yesterday when we ventured into the woodland to learn all about robins. Our little wild things built their very own nests using foraged materials before trying out some magical worm charming and hunting for other minibeasts that robins might like to eat. Everyone was delighted when we saw our magic had worked and we had charmed a worm to the surface! The session ended with some crafting when the children all made their very own rocking robin to take home.
Sessions run from 10.15 am until 11.45 am and are £6 per child (accompanying adults go free) RSPB members can book a block of six sessions and get the 6th for free. Refreshments will be provided for the children. Will be going outside as often as the weather will allow us, so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. We recommend wellies and raincoats for those drizzly days, and hats and suncream during the spring and summer months.
Upcoming dates: 27 June, 11 July, 25 July, 8 August and 22 August. For more information on Little Wild Things or to book your little one on to one of the upcoming dates, please phone the visitor centre on 01798 875851.