Listed below are our events for October. All events take place at the Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ unless otherwise stated.
Autumn Water Festival – Sunday 2nd October, 11am-4pm
Join us for our annual autumnal celebration of water and wetlands! See web for full details. £6 adult, £3 child, £15 family. Book online (incurs a booking fee) at www.earthtrust.org.uk/whatson or pay on the gate.
Blacksmithing – Sunday 9th October, 10am-5.15pm
Make your own ironwork object using a forge and anvil. 45min sessions with Cobalt Blacksmiths; participants must be over 18yrs. £20; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.uk/whatson (incurs a booking fee).
Mud Pie Monday! – Monday 24th October, 10am-11.30am
Come and get messy in the Earth Trust mud kitchen – buckets of mud and buckets of fun! Wellies and waterproofs advisable. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free. No need to book.
Tree Climbing – Monday 24th October, 10am-5pm
Use ropes and harnesses to access the treetops in Little Wittenham Wood! 1hr sessions with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company; minimum age 6yrs (no maximum!). £20 per participant; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.uk/whatson.
Build a Bat Box – Tuesday 25th October, 10.30am-3pm
Help bats prepare for hibernation by making a shelter to put in your garden. Two sessions available: 10.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-3pm. £15 per box; booking essential: 01865 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.uk/whatson (incurs a booking fee).
Woodland Adventure – Wednesday 26th October, 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.
Wildlife Wednesday at Wallingford Castle Meadows – Wednesday 26th October, 2pm-4pm
Our roving Wildlife Wednesday visits a different Earth Trust community nature reserve during each school holiday. This half term, come out and play at Abbey Fishponds (OX14 3UB); 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 – Thursday 27th October, 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 407792 or online at www.earthtrust.org.uk/whatson (incurs a booking fee).
Discover and Play – Friday 28th October, 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.
Spooky Dusk Discovery Walk – Sunday 30th October, 5.30pm-7.30pm
If you go down to the woods tonight, you’re sure of a big surprise! Come and explore Little Wittenham Wood at twilight. Don’t forget your torch. £5 adult, £2 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.
As always, more information about all the evets can be found on our website www.earthtrust.org.uk