All events take place at the Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ unless otherwise stated. As always, more information can be found on our website www.earthtrust.org.uk.
Discover and Play
Friday 1st April, 10am-12pm
Forest School for the under-5s. Join the Earth Trust for a morning of play and discovery in the our woodlands. Forest School offers hands on learning experiences in a natural environment. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Nettles – Nasty or Nice?
Sunday 3rd April, 10am-12pm
Stinging nettles may pack a bit of a punch, but did you know they’re used by both people and wildlife? Join us at the Earth Trust Centre and get inspired by our delicious nettle recipes, and discover which other species like eating them too. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. Drop in.
Clumps Club
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th April, 9am-5pm
Wild adventures for 8-12yr olds! Different outdoor activities each day, please check web for details. £30 per child per day; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Wildlife Wednesday at Wallingford Castle Meadows
Wednesday 6th April, 2pm-4pm
Our roving Wildlife Wednesdays visit a different Earth Trust community nature reserve during each school holiday. This half term, come and join us at Wallingford Castle Meadows (OX10 8DL) to learn about local wildlife and have lots of outdoor fun! £2 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free; no need to book.
Family Bushcraft
Friday 8th April, 10am-4pm
Bring the whole family and go wild in the great outdoors! Explore the woods, make shelters, learn how to make a fire and use a knife safely. We’ll cook on the fire but bring a packed lunch too. £20 adult, £15 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.
How to Grow Greens
Saturday 9th April, 10am-3pm
Join The Little Salad Company to learn about growing your own salad leaves. The workshop will provide all you need to get started on growing in the upcoming season, from sowing seeds, dealing with pests and getting the most from your crops. For amateurs and more experienced growers. £20; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Wildlife Photography Walk
Sunday 10th April, 8am-10am
Local photographer Andy Hough will provide top tips on capturing beautiful images of wildlife during this walk around the nature reserve. Bring your own camera. £20; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Lighting the Queen’s Birthday Beacon
Thursday 21st April, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Join us on top of the Wittenham Clumps to light a celebratory beacon to mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Exact time of lighting TBC, please check the Earth Trust website for details.
Newts, Frogs and Toads
Friday 22nd April, 7.45pm-9.30pm
Come and find out all about the amphibians that live in the ponds in Little Wittenham Wood. Ben Carpenter will lead a guided walk filled with fascinating facts, then we’ll use nets and torches to get a closer look. £5 adult, £2 child, free for Earth Trust Friends; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Public Exhibition: Improving visitor facilities at the Earth Trust Centre
Thursday 28th April – Sunday 1st May, times vary
Would you like to find out about plans to improve visitor facilities at the Earth Trust Centre? Drop in to this informal exhibition; check website for opening times and further information.
Lucy Benyon
Communications Officer
Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QZ
Direct Line: 01865 409406
Office No.: 01865 407792