| Following is the programme of events for 2011. Further details such a pricing and how to obtain tickets will be added shortly and other events may be added. You will notice that a number of Teacher Training courses are included for completeness. |
| Sat 1 Jan 2011, 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. |
Winter Wellie Walk |
For full details and booking form click Here |
| Fri 25 March, 09.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Using The Outdoor Classroom 1 |
Teacher Training Course. Gain the skills, confidence and practical ideas to lead your own outdoor lessons. Experience first hand a wide range of hands-on activities. Meet other teachers, share experiences and plan together. For an application form click Here |
| Mon 11 April, 10.00 a.m.to 3.00 p.m. |
Easter AONB Junior Ranger Club |
Amazing April in the Howardian Hills AONB. Discover wildlife and landscape through fun activities and seasonal crafts. Try nest building, egg painting and our wild relay. To book contact the AONB on 0845 0349495. |
| Sat 16 April, 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
Den Building Day |
Easter Holidays. Family event. Escape into the forest! How would you survive, stay warm and dry? A chance for all the family to build a den in the woods. Den's will be tested for 'waterproofness' at the end of the session! |
| TBC |
Spring Into The Arboretum |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| TBC |
Spring Into The Arboretum |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| Thurs, 26 May, 09.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Using The Outdoor Classroom 2 |
Teacher Training Course. Gain the skills, confidence and practical ideas to lead your own outdoor lessons. Experience first hand a wide range of hands-on activities. Meet other teachers, share experiences and plan together. For an application form click Here |
| Wed 8 June, 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Join the Arboretum Army |
Introduction To Volunteering. If you ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer at the Arboretum, come along and find out. Staff members will be available to answer your questions, suggest ways you can get involved and even let you try your hand at a few practical tasks. Drop in anytime during the event and have time to explore the arboretum afterward. |
| Sun 26 June |
Science Teachers and Families Visit |
The Arboretum Trust welcomes Science Teachers and thier families. An introduction to the site and a chance to try out the activities on offer for teachers and school groups. This event is being run in partnership with the Association For Science Education. |
| Fri 1 July, 09.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Using The Outdoor Classroom 1 |
Teacher Training Course. Gain the skills, confidence and practical ideas to lead your own outdoor lessons. Experience first hand a wide range of hands-on activities. Meet other teachers, share experiences and plan together. For an application form click Here |
| Sat 2 July, |
Terrington Village Choir |
By special request Terrington Village Choir make a return visit to the Arboretum. Come and hear this very popular local choir and enjoy wine and nibbles at the interval. |
| Sat 9 July 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
Nature's Flying Machines |
Dragonflies, damselflies, bees and birds! Enter the world of nature's flying machines and see them in action. What do they eat? How do bees make honey? What's the difference between a damselfly and a dragonfly? |
| Sat 27 August, 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. |
Night Time Safari |
Discover the Arboretum at night! See and hear bats flying, capture and identify moths and step into the twilight world of mammals and creepy crawlies! All ages welcome. |
| TBC |
Lazy Summer Afternoons |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| TBC |
Lazy Summer Afternoons |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| Sat/Sun 10-11 Sept 2011 |
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Click Here for full details |
| Fri 7 October, 09.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Using The Outdoor Classroom 2 |
Teacher Training Course. Gain the skills, confidence and practical ideas to lead your own outdoor lessons. Experience first hand a wide range of hands-on activities. Meet other teachers, share experiences and plan together. For an application form click Here |
| Sat 15 October, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. |
Fungi Foray |
Fungi Galore! Seek out our sesonal bounty of forest fodder. Learn tricks and tips to identify common, and not so common species. |
| Mon 24 October 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Autumn AONB Junior Ranger Club |
See in the summer in the Howardian Hills AONB. Discover wildlife and landscape through fun activities and seasonal crafts. Try kite making, crazy catterpillar fun and beautiful butterflies. To book contact the AONB on 0845 0349495. |
| Wed 26 October, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. |
Fungi Foray |
Fungi Galore! Seek out our sesonal bounty of forest fodder. Learn tricks and tips to identify common, and not so common species. |
| TBC - November |
Bulb Planting Day |
Outdoor clothing and footwear recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a trowel or an old spoon. |
| TBC |
Amazing Autumn (early) |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| TBC |
Amazing Autumn (late) |
Arboretum Seasonal Tour |
| Wed 21 December,10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Winter AONB Junior Ranger Club |
Festive fun in the Howardian Hills AONB. Discover wildlife and landscape through fun activities and seasonal crafts. Make your own cards and decoartions to take away, track animals in the snow and have fun indoors. To book contact the AONB on 0845 0349495. |
| Mon 26 December,10.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. |
Winter Wellie Walk |
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| Sun 1 January 2012 |
Winter Wellie Walk |
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