All events listed below take place at the Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ unless otherwise stated. More information is available by visiting our website www.earthtrust.org.uk
Sling Walk – Monday 1st August, 10am-11.30am
Bring your baby for a ramble around our nature reserve. A great opportunity for you both to get our in the fresh air and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside with other local parents. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Wildlife Wednesday at Mowbray Fields – Wednesday 3rd August, 2pm-4pm
Our roving Wildlife Wednesday visits a different Earth Trust community nature reserve during each school holiday. This summer, come out and play at Mowbray Fields, Didcot (OX11 8SS); learn about local wildlife and have lots of outdoor fun! £2 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free; no need to book.
Clumps Club – Thursday 4th and Friday 5th August, 9am-5pm
School holiday club for 12-14yr olds. Join us on Thursday for a Survival and Bushcraft adventure and/or be a Wildlife Warden for the day on Friday. £30 per child per day; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Pond Dipping – Sunday 7th August, 10am-2pm
Join us to discover what’s living in our pond during this month’s Earth Trust Sunday Drop-in. Use a net to get a closer look and then be inspired to create a clay creature. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Woodland Adventure – Wednesday 10th August, 10am-12pm
An expedition for 5-8 year olds. Use your detective skills to discover the Earth Trust’s woodland, where we’ll explore, build and play. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Discover and Play – Friday 12th August, 10am-12pm
Forest School for the under-5s. Join the Earth Trust for a morning of play and discovery in 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.
Meteor Shower Walk – Friday 12th August, 9pm-11pm
Enjoy a starlit walk on the Wittenham Clumps before settling down to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Bring a flask of hot chocolate! Suitable for adults and older children. £5 adult, £2 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.
Sling Walk – Monday 15th August, 10am-11.30am
Bring your baby for a ramble around our nature reserve. A great opportunity for you both to get our in the fresh air and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside with other local parents. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Wildlife Wednesday at Wallingford Castle Meadows – Wednesday 17th August, 2pm-4pm
Our roving Wildlife Wednesday visits a different Earth Trust community nature reserve during each school holiday. This summer, come out and play at Wallingford Castle Meadows (OX10 8DL); learn about local wildlife and have lots of outdoor fun! £2 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free; no need to book.
Woodland Adventure – Wednesday 24th August, 10am-12pm
An expedition for 5-8 year olds. Use your detective skills to discover the Earth Trust’s woodland, where we’ll explore, build and play. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Family Bushcraft – Friday 26th August, 10am-4pm
Bring the whole family and go wild in the great outdoors! Explore the woods, make shelters and learn how to light a fire and use a knife safely. £20 adult, £15 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.