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Forest Funtasia is a new and exciting project to encourage children and young adults to connect with the natural world through informal play and activities in a safe and positive environment, thus giving them the incentive to be part of their natural heritage’s long term protection.

 

 

Parndon WoodThe project is based at Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, which is an ancient Oak and Hornbeam coppice woodland dating back to the early 11th century and is situated on the southern side of Harlow.

 

 

 

The Big Lottery funding has given us the opportunity to bring nature into the lives of local children and young adults from all of the different communities within Harlow.

 

We shall be linking with other projects around the town such as the Harlow Youth Café and The Rainbow Young Bus as well as with local schools, libraries and

community groups.

 

The extended opening hours will make Parndon Wood Nature Reserve more easily accessible for children when they need it most, such as, at weekends and during the school holidays.

 

The project is aimed at children and youths being able to drop in on a casual basis and take part in activities that shall include:

 

  • Themed nature packs
  • Self guided trails
  • Bug hunting
  • Mammal tracking
  • Fact -finding
  • Orienteering
  • Nature themed Arts and Crafts
  • Games to play in the woods
  • Woodcrafts and much more!

 

 

 

The emphasis is on inspiring and learning through using our senses and observation skills, but more importantly, having fun!

 

 

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To find out more please contact Leanne Block the Forest Funtasia Project Officer at Parndon Wood on 01279 430005 or alternatively email at: leanne.block@harlow.gov.uk

 

Check our website for event updates at http://www.harlow.gov.uk/

 

 

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