At each session we do lots of different activities from playing games and exploring the outdoors to orienteering and shelter building. Why not come along and see what all the fuss is about?

Booking is essential for these sessions as we have a limited number of places and need to know the needs of your child so that we can tailor the activities to them. 

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At each session we do lots of different activities from playing games and exploring the outdoors to orienteering and shelter building. Why not come along and see what all the fuss is about?

Booking is essential for these sessions as we have a limited number of places and need to know the needs of your child so that we can tailor the activities to them. 

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Show your love for wildlife with our Valentine's themed family fun activities this half term.

Explore the reserve, scavenge for natural treasures and have a go at making stick and ribbon hearts and a Valentine wish. Try your hand at bark rubbings, learn about trees and wild food bird tables and meet our barn owls.

Scavenger hunts, bird watching, making bird feeders, games and much much more!

Activities are aimed at children aged 4-7, but other children are welcome to attend.

Parents and carers must stay with children during the session. Booking essential please phone 01889 880100. Please ensure you
come dressed for the weather as we will be going outside!!!

Wrap them up warmly and leave your child in the care of our experienced Wildplay staff for the day!

We'll be doing loads of exciting activities - as requested by the children. They often come up with ideas like: den building, fire lighting, games and much more!

Each day we tend to do different activities, so book your child onto one, two or all three. 

Suitable for children aged 8-13. Please ensure your child comes with warm waterproof clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty to drink.

Meet at 09:00 at the Pound Wood “Green Gate” entrance (opposite Tile Wood), on St Michaels Road, Daws Heath.

Please wear suitable clothing and stout footwear, and bring your own refreshments for tea breaks.

Directions: turn south off the A127 at Rayleigh Weir on to Rayleigh Road (A129) and turn left onto Daws Heath Road at the Woodmans Arms mini roundabout. Or join the A129 from the A13 and turn right onto Daws Heath Road. Park on local streets with consideration for residents.

Challenge yourself to reach the top of this stunning woodland reserve led by the Reserves Officer, Tom. You should have a reasonable level of physical fitness for this walk and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Please contact us before setting out as this event is weather dependent.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Join Rob Keyes on this workshop to find out how he has altered and modified old digital cameras so that he can use them for remote photography of wildlife. Discover how to add larger batteries, remote sensors to operate shutters, and how to use cheap surveillance and web cams with telescopes and zoom lenses. This will be a hands-on workshop of ideas and helpful hints and tips. Bring along an old digital camera if you have one spare.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

As a part of the National Nest Box Week the AWT and Alderney Watch group will be hosting and taking part in an event to build our own nest boxes.

This event is free for anyone to join and create their own nest box, although any extra materials supplied would be very much appreciated.

Every year the RSPB coordinates a nationwide effort to understand what is going on in our gardens. By surveying what species of bird, and how many, appear in peoples gardens we can begin to understand any changes in the populations of some our most popular species.

The count can be done from the comfort of your own home, looking out at the bird feeders in your garden. Alternatively you can join the AWT staff in counts at Longis bird hide at 10am on both the Saturday and Sunday.