JANUARY
Big Garden Bird Watch
Sunday 31st January,
1pm-3pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Join in the RSPB nationwide survey to discover
what birds we have across Britain and close to home. Come
along and help survey the birds found at Parndon Wood. You
don’t need to be an expert, everyone can join in! As well as
spotting birds children can make a bird food cake and there will be
lots of birdie arts and crafts too!
FEBRUARY
Night-walk
Tuesday 2nd February,
4.45pm-5.45pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
During Nature Club there will be an exciting
night-walk to explore the woodland and its creatures in the
dark! There will also be fun night-time games and activities
too!
Winnie-the-Pooh
Story-time
Sunday 7th February,
1pm-3pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Parndon Wood becomes Hundred-Acre-Wood for the
afternoon with stories of Pooh and his friends as well as games and
activities including building a new house for Eeyore and going in
search of a heffalump!
Acorn Group
Saturday 13th February,
9am-12pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Young people are invited to join staff at
Parndon Wood to help carry out conservation work and discover more
about what wildlife lives in the woods (suitable for 12-16 year
olds).
Love Birds and Love Bugs
Day
Sunday 14th February,
1pm-3pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Remember to love the birds and bugs too this
valentine’s day with bird spotting, bug hunts and arts and
crafts. Or how about enjoying a romantic stroll around your
local woodland this and steal a kiss beneath the magical kissing
tree!
ForestFuntasia
Week
15th – 19th
February
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Join in a week of wild fun with den building,
pond dipping, bug hunting, natural art and more!
Monday-Wednesday 1pm-4pm and Thursday-Friday
9.30am-12.30pm
MARCH
Dusk Walk
Tuesday 2nd March,
4.45pm-5.45pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
During Nature Club there will be an exciting
dusk-walk to explore the woodland and its creatures that come out
at dusk.
Acorn Group
Saturday 13th March,
9am-12pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Young people are invited to join staff at
Parndon Wood to help carry out conservation work and discover more
about what wildlife lives in the woods (suitable for 12-16 year
olds).
Mothers Day Crafts
Sunday 14th March,
1pm-3pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Take Mum for a stroll around your local
woodland this Mothers Day. Plus children get the chance to
make beautiful natural gifts for Mum too.
Spring Spotters Walk
Sunday 28th March,
1pm-2pm
Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve
Search the woodland for the first signs of
Spring on this special walk. Will you be the first to find a
tadpole or spot a nesting bird?!
For more information on any of the events or
to book your place please call 01279 430005 or email becky.naman@harlow.gov.uk.
Please note that for all events children must be accompanied by an
adult.
Other information:
New for 2010! – Evening Walks at
Parndon Wood
This year there are even more opportunities to
explore the wildlife at your local woodland with monthly evening
walks. On the first Tuesday of each month there will be
either a night-walk, dusk-walk, bat or moth walk depending on the
time of year.
The walks are designed for children and
families to be able to explore the woodland in an exciting new
way. Walks will include exploring wildlife as well as fun
night-time games for children to join in. The first walk will
be on Tuesday 2nd February, 4.45pm-5.45pm as a part of
nature club.
Please note that children need to be
accompanied by an adult. For more information please call
01279 430005 or email becky.naman@harlow.gov.uk.
Nature Club
Don’t forget, Nature Club is on every Tuesday
after school 3.45pm-5.45pm during term-time. Nature Club is a
great way for children to explore, discover and have fun with
wildlife! There is no need to book and it’s free! Just
drop in for wild games and activities. Please note that
children need to be accompanied by an adult. For more
information about nature club call 01279 430005 or email becky.naman@harlow.gov.uk.
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Greenteam Volunteer Tasks
December 2009 – January 2010
All Wednesdays 10am-3pm