Download - What's On April to September 2015
What’s On
April to September 2015
Whisby Nature Park &
The Natural World Centre
Natural World Centre
Incorporating the Boardwalk Café, a gift
shop, Little Darters Wildlife Adventure Area,
and much more. Throughout the school
holidays the centre offers children’s
activities for children 4 years and over.
Workshops cost £3.50 per session (unless
otherwise stated) Parental supervision is
required throughout all events.
Booking essential for all events.
Summer is finally here!
Enjoy endless days with us at Whisby
Nature Park & Natural World Centre, a
home from home and great days out for
all the family!
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the
Natural World Centre provide a whole
range of walks, talks and activities
throughout the school holidays from arts
& crafts to guided walks, there’s
something for everyone!
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Wardens
The wardens are responsible for the careful management of Whisby Nature
Reserve and can be seen on site maintaining pathways, developing habitats,
carrying out wildlife surveys as well as much more. They also offer a variety of
guided walks for enthusiasts and novices alike throughout the year including
guided and survey walks which start at 10.30am from the ‘Barn’.
They cost £2 per person and last approximately 2 hours. (Unless otherwise
stated). No pre booking required
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www.lincstrust.org.uk
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Education Centre
Under the guidance of enthusiastic and experienced Education Officers there
is a wealth of opportunities to discover a wide range of subjects for ages 0 to
100! Booking is essential for all events.
Regular Events at Whisby Education Centre
Bushcraft Club - 3 sessions throughout the year exploring our Woodland
Classroom. Learn the art of shelter building, fire lighting and much more!
Suitable for 8-16 year olds. £50.00 for 3 sessions. Call 01522 696926 for
more information.
Nature Tots - 1st Wednesday of Every Month, 10am - 11am - Seasonal
activities for under 5s. Bring your wellies, sunhats, waterproofs. We go out
whatever the weather! It’s always great outdoor fun!
£3.00 per child. Booking Essential.
Junior Wardens - 1st Saturday of the Month, 10am-1pm - A great chance
for youngsters aged 10 to 16 to get involved in Nature Conservation with
tasks from lake management & tree felling to bird surveys & mammal
watching. (Duke of Edinburgh Award Community or Skill section can be
completed here).
£2.00 per child.
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife Explorers - 2nd Saturday of the month,
10am- 12.30pm - Get up to all sorts of adventures in the great outdoors.
From star lit camp-overs to having fun in the forest there is never a dull
moment with Wildlife Watch!
For 5 - 12 year olds. £2.00 per child.
Go Wild Club!
We are doing our best to encourage children to learn about and develop an
interest in the great outdoors and all things crafty. We are combining the two
and making it easier and more affordable. Registering for a ‘Go Wild Club’
card is quick and easy. Complete the form to get great deals and offers.
GO WILD WELCOME PACK
WORKSHOP DEAL: Book 4 workshops and get ONE FREE-BEE!
DISCOUNT VOUCHERS: For children and their parents
GO WILD PARTIES: 10% discount
For more information please contact us on 01522 688868 or email
Photographic Competition 2015
The sixth year of our annual Photographic Competition at the Natural World
Centre sponsored and judged by Kodak Express, Guildhall Street, Lincoln.
This year the theme will be ‘The Four Seasons of Whisby’
There is no restriction to what your subject matter is, so it can be
landscape or view, insects, flora or fauna, all we ask that is taken within
Whisby Nature Reserve.
All entries will be on display in June and will be judged by Trevor Gibbs of
Kodak Express. There will be the chance to vote for a ’Visitors Choice’ all
of which will appear in the 2016 calendar.
We are welcoming entries now, until the 30th May and for an application
pack please contact the Centre [email protected]
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
Walking for Health North Kesteven
Every Wednesday at 11:30am
Whisby Natural World Centre
Refreshments available after the walk
Call Carly Togher on 01522 870 272 or
email [email protected]
VIP Walk every other Monday Led walks by the Lincolnshire Blind Society. Please allow up
to 1hour.
Wild-Time:
The Great Whisby Easter Egg Hunt
28th
March to 13th
April
The popular Whisby Easter Egg Hunt is back for 2015! Crack the mystery
and unscramble the mess the Whisby Easter Bunny has left. Prize for each
completed trail leaflet. Available daily from the Natural World Centre.
Please note this is a self-guided trail and requires adult supervision.
Run in partnership with the Natural World Centre.
Chocolate prize, no alternative given
£2 each
The Boardwalk Café
The Boardwalk Café is open daily and offers a range of menu options, from
light bites to Sunday Roasts, using locally sourced produce most within a
50 mile radius.
With stunning views over Thorpe Lake and the Nature Park beyond, you
can savour the view while savouring our delicious menu! Don’t forget that
delicious homemade cakes and specials are also available.
‘The Barn’
Open for views over Dave’s Island,
information & interpretation.
Volunteers present to assist on most
Sundays & Mondays from 10.30 -
12.30 at the entrance archway
beyond the Natural World Centre.
This month will show the calendar
of migrant birds returning to
Whisby.
Wild Time: Nature Tots
Wednesday 1st
April
10am to 11am
Seasonal activities for the Under 5s.
Join us as we venture outside and see
what nature holds for us today.
£3 per child. Call 01522 696926 for
more information.
Easter Bunnies and Chick Masks
Wednesday 1st April
11am to 12pm
Craft Workshop suitable for children
aged 4 years and above.
Easter Garlands
Tuesday 2nd April
11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable for
children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask
about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
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Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 4 April
Practical hands on tasks and activities for
youngsters who want to get involved in Nature
Conservation. From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more
Information. Suitable for 10 - 16 year olds.
Weather Chimes Rockets and Telescopes
Wednesday 8 April Thursday 9 April
11am to 12pm 11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshops suitable for children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife
Explorers
Saturday 11 April
10am to 12.30pm
For Junior members of the Wildlife
Trust and RSPB, why not join us
this year as we get up to all sorts
from bug hunts to brilliant birds, we
always have fun being outdoors!
For 5 - 12 year olds. £2.00 per child.
Call 01522 696926 for more
information.
April
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Elaine Thompson ‘Out of the Woods’
Exhibition
Sunday 19 April to Monday 1 June
Welcoming back Pyrography artist Elaine
Thompson with her stunning work that
portrays our landscape through the beauty
of the wooden grain, Elaine will be with us
on 19th April and 17th May to demonstrate
the technique of Pyrography, with the
chance for you to have a go too!
April
Demonstration Day - Have a go at Pyrography!
Sunday 19 April
10.30am to 3pm
Come along and have a go at Pyrography with expert guidance from artist
Elaine Thompson.
Hourly sessions throughout the day for a maximum of 4 people per session.
This activity is suitable for both adults and children aged 9 and above.
Children do need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Elaine will also be running a second demonstration day on Sunday 17th May.
Booking is Essential
FREE
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April
Boardwalk Café Event
Crazy About Cookies
Sunday 26 April
A delicious selection of delicious
biscuits and cookies. Different
flavours, sizes and craziness including
decorating packs to personalise your
biscuits.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Nature Walk
Sunday 26 April
Nature walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust warden 10.30-12.30. Meet at
‘The Barn’. Charge £2.00 plus a donation towards wild bird food for the
Nearby feeders.
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May
‘The Barn’
Open for views over Dave’s
Island, information &
interpretation. Volunteers
present to assist on most
Sundays & Mondays from
10.30 - 12.30 at the entrance
archway beyond the Natural
World Centre.
This month’s display: Nightingales
Short Story Competition 2015
Starting 1 May 2015
To mark May’s National Share a Story Month, the Natural World Centre will
be launching a Short Story competition which is open to all abilities and
ages, and with the theme of ‘Whisby through the Seasons’ in 500 words
The competition will be set with three age categories:
Under 11’s 12-17 18 plus
This competition will open on the 1st May and will close Saturday 1st August
Shortlisted stories will be on displayed as part of the DiscoverNK exhibition
from the 31st August until 13th September. The entries will be judged on the
5th September with the winners from each category announced at 12pm.
All shortlisted and winning entries will be published in a booklet and will be
On sale at reception. For more information about the competition please
email [email protected]
Look out for visiting authors throughout the month May
including Lesley Berrington with Hattie and her friends.
Good Luck!
Reflections
Friday 1 May
12.30 to 1pm
North Kesteven School Music department is back with a selection of
especially composed music that will take you on a journey around the lakes
of Whisby Nature Park. With inspiring views and a tranquil setting, Whisby is
the ideal place for finding creative freedom and inspiration.
Each member of the BTEC Music group has composed an individual piece
based upon the unique stimuli of nature, reflections and the juxtaposition of
electricity pylons. Musical styles will range from classical to modern, acoustic
to electric. We look forward to sharing these unique performances with you
on the 1st May in the café at the Natural World Centre, Whisby at 12.30 and
1pm.
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May
May
Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 2 May
Practical hands on tasks and activities for youngsters who want to get
involved in Nature Conservation. From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information. Suitable for 10 - 16
year olds.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
Photography Workshops for Adults
Sundays 3, 10, 17 & 24 May
Beginners Course - 10.30am-12.30pm
This workshop is for beginners who are stuck
on full AUTO mode. It will give you the
opportunity to put you creative control of the
many features and settings on your camera. The
workshop is suitable for most types of digital
cameras, from SLR to advanced compact, bridge
and compact system cameras. There will be a
short presentation on the history of photography.
Advanced Course – 1.30pm-3.30pm
Move your photography to a new level of visual
understanding. The course will include an
introduction to Full Manual Mode (M on the
exposure dial) and a look into creative
composition and ways to make your pictures look
better. There will be a presentation on several
professional and iconic photographers and their
images for cross examination. Please note this
workshop is suitable for DSLR cameras only.
£50.00 per course of 4 sessions. Call us on
01522 688868 or email [email protected]
for more information.
May
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - Nightingale Walk & Breakfast
Sunday 3 May
Walk from 7.00am full English breakfast at 8.00am
Nightingale Morning Walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Warden. Meet at
‘The Barn’.
£7 per person plus a donation towards wild bird food for the nearby feeders.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Evening Walk
Monday 4 May
8 to 9.30pm
Nightingale Evening walk with
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Warden.
Meet at ‘The Barn’.
Charge £3.00 plus a donation
towards Wild bird food for the nearby
feeders. Booking is essential as
numbers limited. Please book by
calling 01522 688868.
Wild Time:
Nature Tots
Wednesday 6 May
10am to 11am
Seasonal activities for the
under 5s. Join us as we
venture outside and see
what nature holds for us
today.
£3 per child. Call 01522
696926 for more information.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
www.lincstrust.org.uk
May
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife
Explorers
Saturday 11 April
10am to 12.30pm
For Junior members of the
Wildlife Trust and RSPB, why
not join us this year as we get
up to all sorts from bug hunts to
brilliant birds, we always have
fun being outdoors!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926
for more information.
Boardwalk Cafe Event – Vegan and Veggie Week
Monday 11 to Sunday 17 May
Discover the world of gourmet Vegetarian and Vegan dishes. This week will
prove that meat-free meals are appetising and flavoursome. With a selection
of meals and sharing dishes available throughout the week.
Demonstration Day - Have a go at Pyrography!
Sunday 17 May
10.30am to 3.00pm
Have a go at Pyrography with expert guidance from artist Elaine Thompson.
Hourly sessions throughout the day for a maximum of 4 people per session.
Suitable for adults and children aged 9 and above. Children do need to be
accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking is Essential. FREE
Whisby Animal Crackers
Wednesday 27 May
11am to 12pm
Wonderland Clay Creatures
Thursday 28 May
11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable for
children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask
about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
May
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Walk with the Warden
Sunday 24 May
10.30am to 12.30pm
Nature walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife
Trust warden. Meet at ‘The Barn’.
Charge £2.00 plus a donation
towards wild bird food for the nearby
feeders.
Wild-Time: Bushcraft Club at
Tunman Wood
Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 May
Fire lighting, shelter building and much
more! Join our instructors for three
days of Bushcraft Skills at Tunman
Wood near Lincoln.
For more information contact the
education team on 01522 696926.
Fire lighting, shelter building and much
May
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Hill Holt Wood –Sustainability Day
Thursday 28 May
Join the WatchNK Ranger in a
memorable day guiding us around the
‘Grown In Britain’ initiative with a
sustainable themed Walk through the
Eco Buildings, saw mill, and organic
gardens. Guided walks will take place
at 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 2.00pm
Boardwalk Cafe Event
Gluten Free Celebration
Saturday 30 May
Today we are raising the awareness of
Coeliac Disease. Look out for our
delicious range of wheat free specials
and cakes.
The Whisby Weekenders Craft Club
Hattie and Friends Story & Craft Time
2pm to 4pm
We welcome back local author Lesley
Berrington to the Natural World Centre.
Lesley will introduce you to a delightful
story time with Hattie and her friends.
Children also get the chance to design
and make a bookmark to take home.
This is a FREE drop in session and is
ideal for up to 8 years old.
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June
‘The Barn’
Open for views over Dave’s Island, information & interpretation. Volunteers
present to assist on most Sundays & Mondays from 10.30 - 12.30 at the
entrance archway beyond the Natural World Centre.
This month’s display: Southern Marsh Orchids and other Orchids at
Whisby.
Wild Time: Nature Tots
Wednesday 3 June 10am to 11am
Seasonal activities for the under 5s. Join us as we venture outside and see
what nature holds for us today.
£3 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information.
Photographic Competition 2015 Exhibition
Saturday 6 June to Friday 17 July
The sixth year of our annual Photographic Competition at the Natural
World Centre sponsored and judged by Kodak Express, Lincoln.
This year’s theme is ‘The Four Seasons’ Whisby in Spring, Summer,
Autumn or Winter.
All entries will be on display in the Ground Floor Exhibition Space. Come
pick your favourite which will appear in the calendar. The winners will feature
in our 2016 calendar and also the three finalists will receive a prize from
Kodak Express, the top prize will be a Master Class with Trevor Gibbs,
exploring the settings of Whisby and also of your camera!
June
Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 6 June
Practical hands on tasks and activities for youngsters who want to get
involved in Nature Conservation. From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information. Suitable for 10 - 16
year olds.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Entomology Workshop
Saturday 6 June
Lots of marvellous minibeasts live here at Whisby Nature Reserve, but just
as many could be hiding in your garden! Join local expert David Sheppard
on this afternoon of Invertebrate Identification, Entomological techniques
(that’s bug hunting to you and I!) including sweep netting and using
Identification Keys
Free of charge, refreshments included. Booking essential via Richard
Davidson on 01522 525725 or email [email protected]
In conjunction with the Lincolnshire Naturalists Union and the Lincoln Area
Group.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife Explorers
Saturday 13 June
For Junior members of the Wildlife Trust
and RSPB, why not join us this year as we
get up to all sorts from bug hunts to brilliant
birds, we always have fun being outdoors!
For 5 - 12 year olds. £2 per child.
Boardwalk Cafe Event
Burger Bonanza
Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June
A delicious selection of burgers from a
family slider sharing platter, to spicy and
exotic ones.
Boardwalk Cafe Event - Father’s Day
Sunday 21 June
Celebrate your hero Dad and treat him to an mouth-watering, mindboggling
meat-feast. Choose from mixed grills to rack of ribs, BBQ chicken to a
belting burger.
June
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June
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Walk with the Warden
Sunday 28 June
Nature Walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Warden 10.30-12.30. Meet at
‘The Barn’.
Charge £2.00 plus a donation towards wild bird food for the nearby feeders.
The Whisby Weekenders Craft Club
Sunday 28 June
To mark Butterfly Awareness Month, create our own pair of wings & other
fluttering inspired arty things! An up cycling workshop to create, make, draw,
stick & collage at our monthly weekend craft club suitable for 4 years &
above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about Go Wild Card! Call 01522 688868
for more information.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Grasses Workshop
Saturday 4 June
1.30 to 4.30pm
Plants come in all shapes and sizes, even different types of grass! Look
beyond the turf in your back garden in this afternoon of investigating
grasses with local expert Tim Harvey.
Free of charge, refreshments included.
In conjunction with the Lincolnshire Naturalists Union and the Lincoln Area
Group. Booking essential via Richard Davidson on 01522 525725 or email
‘The Barn’
Open for views over Dave’s
Island, information & interpretation.
Volunteers present to assist on
most Sundays & Mondays from
10.30 - 12.30 at the entrance
archway beyond the Natural World
Centre.
This month’s display: Wildflowers at Whisby.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
July
Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 4 July
Practical hands on tasks and activities for youngsters who want to get
involved in Nature Conservation. From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information. Suitable for 10 - 16
year olds.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
July
Boardwalk Cafe Event – Summertime Salad Specials
Monday 6 to Sunday 12 July
Start Summer in the right way – a delicious choice of healthy options including
salad bowls, low calorie dishes and treats that are good for you!
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife Explorers
Saturday 11 July
10am to 12.30pm
For Junior members of the Wildlife Trust & RSPB, join us this year as we get
up to all sorts from bug hunts to brilliant birds, we always have fun outdoors!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information.
Boardwalk Cafe Event—Pea and Pie Supper
Thursday 16 July
Join in the celebrations with North Kesteven’s Walking Festival. Join us for a
walk around Whisby Nature Park followed by a Pea and Pie Supper in the
Boardwalk Café - £5.00 per person. Cannot be booked separately
For more information or to book please call 01522 870273 or email
July
School’s Out Exhibition
Mixed Media Insects Project by Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Monday 20 July to Sunday 30 August
The fourth year of School’s Out sees the best of our schools budding artists
and creators, who have been busy on school projects inspired by Whisby
Nature Reserve. This year will exhibit work by pupils from Sir Robert
Pattinson Academy.
Their exhibition is collection of mixed media artwork with a specific interest in
insects and the natural world around us. Let’s see their imagination and
creativity bloom.
The artwork stems from a project that encouraged students to develop their
art skills further and conduct their own research to inspire their practical
development which included ‘going on a bug hunt’ as their homework!
Wild-Time: Summer I-Spy Trail
Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 2 September
Celebrate the signs of summer with this seasonal trail. As you find your way
around the nature park this trail helps you discover the secrets that nature
holds. Collect you very own Explorers Pack from the Natural World Centre
at the beginning of your trail and see what you can find today! Please note
this is a self-guided trail and requires adult supervision. Run in partnership
with the Natural World Centre.
£2.50 per trail. Please note this is a self-guided trail and requires adult
supervision.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
July
The Whisby Weekenders Craft Club
Sunday 26 July
Super Stamps! Get discovering different kinds
of ways to make a mark with our hands,
sponges and stamps, leaves and vegetables!
Up cycling workshop to create, make, paint,
draw, stick and collage at our monthly
weekend craft club, suitable for 4 years and
above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our
Go Wild Card! Children must be
accompanied at all times. Booking is
essential and payment must be made at the
time of booking
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Walk with the Warden
Sunday 26 July
Nature walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust warden 10.30-12.30. Meet at
‘The Barn’.
Charge £2.00 plus a donation towards wild bird food for the nearby feeders.
Wild-Time: Bushcraft Club Advanced
Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 July
Designed for graduates of Wild-Time.
Delve further into Bushcraft than any of our
previous courses and totally immerse
ourselves in the woodland. Spending three
days and two nights in the outdoors, this
challenge will develop a variety of skills
including fire lighting by friction, animal
tracking, and building your own shelters.
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July
‘Summer Dreams’ ‘Summer Shades’
Wednesday 29 July Thursday 30 July
11am to 12pm 11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable for children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
Go Wild Club!
We are doing our best to encourage children to learn about and develop an
interest in the great outdoors and all things crafty. We are combining the two
and making it easier and more affordable. Registering for a ‘Go Wild Club’
card is quick and easy. Complete the form to get great deals and offers.
GO WILD WELCOME PACK
WORKSHOP DEAL: Book 4 workshops and get ONE FREE-BEE!
DISCOUNT VOUCHERS: For children and their parents
GO WILD PARTIES: 10% discount
For more information please contact us on 01522 688868 or email
Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 1 August
Practical hands on tasks and
activities for youngsters who want to
get involved in Nature Conservation.
From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for
everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for
more information. Suitable to 10 -
16 years old.
‘Holi-clay Islands’
Wednesday 5 August
11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable
for children aged 4 years and
above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask
about our Go Wild Card! Call
01522 688868 for more
information.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
August
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Bug Workshop
Saturday 1 August
To many ‘Bugs’ is just another name for invertebrates, but in fact it is a very
specific group of minibeasts including shield bugs, capsid bugs and Pond
Skaters! Find out more about this fascinating group in an afternoon
workshop with local expert David Sheppard.
Free of charge, refreshments included. In conjunction with the Lincolnshire
Naturalists Union and the Lincoln Area Group. Booking essential via Richard
Davidson on 01522 525725 or email [email protected]
Wild Time: Nature Tots
Wednesday 5 August 10am to 11am
Seasonal activities for the under 5s. Join us as we venture outside and see
what nature holds for us today.
£3 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
‘Sandy Beaches’
Thursday 6 August
11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable for children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
Photographic Workshops for Kids
Friday 7, 14, 21 & 28 August
Join photographer and University
Lecturer Keith James for an informative
and constructive 4 session course for the
budding artist.
Beginners - 10.30am-12.30pm
Advanced - 1.30-3.30pm
This workshop is suitable for aged 8+
£25.00 per child.
Children may be accompanied.
Booking is essential and payment must
be made at the time of booking.
Call us on 01522 688868 for more
information.
August
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Wildlife Watch Annual Camp over
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August
For Junior members of the Wildlife Trust and RSPB, why not join us this
year as we get up to all sorts from bug hunts to brilliant birds, we always
have fun being outdoors!
Booking essential. Contact the education centre on 01522 696926.
Introduction to Organic Growing Workshop with LOGO
Sunday 9 August
10am to 12pm
FREE Spaces are limited so booking is essential - 01522 688868
To mark Allotment Week that takes place between 10th-16th August, we
have some workshops to inspire our green fingers to grow!
Come join Lincolnshire Organic Gardeners’ Organisation (LOGO) for a
back to basics introduction to organic growing and the importance of good
composting to reap fruitful rewards!
Lincolnshire Organic Gardeners' Organisation was founded in October
1999. Monthly meetings, with speakers, are held during the autumn and
Winter as well as visits to members' gardens, allotments, smallholdings
and farms during the Summer. For more information go to www.logo.org.uk
August
August
To mark Allotment Week that takes place between 10th-16th August, we
have some workshops to inspire our green fingers to grow! See these
great workshops geared up to Up cycling craft workshop suitable for
children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
Create your very own herb Allotment Bug Box
Tuesday 11 August Wednesday 19 August
11am to 12pm 11am to 12pm
Clay Gnomes Little Darter’s Mini Beasts
Wednesday 12 August Thursday 20 August
11am to 12pm 11am to 12pm
Summer Bloom
Thursday 13 August
11am to 12pm
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Walk with the Warden
Sunday 23 August
Nature walk with Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trust warden 10.30-12.30.
Meet at ‘The Barn’.
Charge £2.00 plus a donation
towards wild bird food for the
nearby feeders.
Natural Treasures Collection
Wednesday 26 August
11am to 12pm
Up cycling craft workshop suitable for children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
August
Boardwalk Cafe Event - Meze & Tapas Evening
Friday 28 August
A Mediterranean treat with small tasting dishes from Greece, Turkey and
Spain. Sit out on the Boardwalk and watch the sun go down over the
beautiful Nature Reserve.
The Whisby Weekenders
Craft Club
Sunday 30 August
Flower Power! Create windmill styled
flowers from card, straws, glitter, this
activity will involve a little cutting,
folding and sticking!
All our workshops are about up
cycling and in each workshop you
can create, make, paint, draw, stick
and collage at our monthly weekend
craft club, suitable for 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about our Go Wild Card! Call 01522
688868 for more information.
Discover NK Exhibition
Saturday 5 September to Thursday 1 October
Explore natural beauty on your very doorstep, visit local heritage sites and
walks within the Lincolnshire including Millennium Green and other local
pathways.
Also come read our shortlisted short story entries all inspired by Whisby
throughout the seasons, an exhibition of exploration in word and trail!
Working in partnership with:
For more information please visit:
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
www.withamvalleypark.org.uk
www.heartoflincs.com
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
September
Wild Time: Nature Tots
Wednesday 2 September 10am to 11am
Seasonal activities for the under 5s.
Join us as we venture outside and
see what nature holds for us today.
£3 per child. Call 01522 696926 for
more information.
Wild-Time: Junior Wardens
Saturday 1 August
Practical hands on tasks and activities for youngsters who want to get
involved in Nature Conservation. From Pond Dipping to Woodland
Management, there is something for everyone!
£2 per child. Call 01522 696926 for more information. Suitable for 10 - 16
year olds.
September
Wildlife Watch and Wildlife Explorers
Saturday 11 July
10am to 12.30pm
For Junior members of the Wildlife Trust
and RSPB, why not join us this year as we
get up to all sorts from bug hunts to brilliant
birds, we always have fun being outdoors!
£2 per person. Call 01522 696926 for more
information.
Roald Dahl Weekend
Golden Ticket Trail
Saturday 12 September
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed
Golden Ticket trail around Little Darters.
Finish the trail to win a chocolate bar.
This is a self-guided trail. £2.50 per trail.
Roald Dahl Weekend Workshop
Sunday 13 September
11am to 12pm
We will create some fantastic Mr Foxes
and Enormous Crocodile puppets, masks
and inspired pictures!
Up cycling craft Workshop suitable for
children aged 4 years and above.
£3.50 per child. Don’t forget to ask about
our Go Wild Card! Call 01522 688868
for more information.
www.lincstrust.org.uk
September
Boardwalk Café event - National Cupcake Week
Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September
Celebrate with a delicious range of cupcakes and buns. A selection is
available all week with decorating packs available to personalise your
cupcake.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Spider Workshop
Saturday 19 September
Arachnids…that group which strike fear into the hearts of so many…Spiders
are a fascinating group of invertebrates with so many different species in the
UK. Join local expert Imogen Wilde as we look into these eight legged
creatures.
Free of charge, refreshments included. In conjunction with the Lincolnshire
Naturalists Union and Lincoln Area Group.
Booking essential via Richard Davidson on 01522 525725 or email
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk
www.lincstrust.org.uk
September
Wild Food And Forest Folklore Day
Sunday 20 September
Aspirin, cricket bats and cordage can all come from the Willow Tree. Join us
as we explore nature’s larder and discover the delicacies, delights and uses
of plants in the hedgerow. Followed by a taster of some of the UK’s wild
foods at the Boardwalk Café.
For more information and booking contact The Whisby Education Centre on
01522 696926
Boardwalk Event – Wild Food Menu
Sunday 20 September
After foraging around Whisby Nature park to discover edible delights. We
have produced an different and exciting menu – have a taster plate or a
main meal.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Walk with the Warden
Sunday 27 September
Nature Walk with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust warden 10.30-12.30. Meet at
‘The Barn’.
Charge £2 plus a donation towards wild bird food for the nearby feeders.
CountrysideNK Events
North Kesteven District Council offers a delightful network of way-marked
Stepping Out Walks. To raise awareness of the walks and encourage their
use, CountrysideNK hosts events suitable for all ages.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, suitable outdoor clothing and
footwear is recommended.
CountrysideNK with Company
Monday 6th
April 1.30 to 3.30pm
Culverthorpe Walks (Stepping Out Walk 16)
Dominated by the limestone hills where the Kesteven Uplands meet Lincoln
Cliff, Culverthorpe and its neighbouring villages nestle on their northernmost
slopes. Come and enjoy the views with our Countryside officer on a circular
walk exploring the parkland and countryside around the historic Culverthorpe
Hall.
Walk Length 3.3 miles / 5.3kms – allow 2 hours
Start point – Stepping Out Car Park, near Culverthorpe Hall.
Countryside With Company: Thorpe On The Hill
Monday 4 May
1.30 to 3pm
Stepping Out Walk 5
Enjoy a circular walk from Thorpe on the Hill and into Stocking Wood where
we will see Oaks, Ash and Field Maples before returning to the village.
Start Point: No designated parking, meet at junction of public footpath
and Main Street, Thorpe on the Hill.
Walk Length: Approx 2.8 miles / 4.5kms and roughly 1-1.5hours.
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Countryside With Company: Scopwick
Monday 1 June
1.30 to 3pm
Stepping Out Walk 15
Scopwick is a small village, mid way between Lincoln and Sleaford. We will
take a circular route through pasture, alongside ancient hedgerows and farm
tracks and hopefully find the enigmatic wooden carving known as The
Sleaford Lady.
Start Point: Scopwick Stepping Out Car Park
Walk Length: Approx 2.3 miles / 3.7km and roughly 1 hour.
CountrysideNK Events
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Countryside With Company: Haddington
Monday 6 July, 1.30 to 3pm
Stepping Out Walk 2
A Story of Two Churches…This circular route takes us into Sibsey Wood from
which we will emerge into the grounds of Aubourn Hall towards the Church of
St Peters. Passing through the churchyard towards the Steeple of the
Victorian St Peters.
Start Point: Stepping Out Car Park, Dovecote Lane, Haddington,
LN5 9EF
Walk Length: 2.9 miles / 4.7km and roughly 1-1.5 hours.
CountrysideNK Events
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
NK Walking Festival
Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 July
Various locations across North Kesteven
Returning for 2015! The NK Walking Festival aims to promote the walking
opportunities that are available throughout North Kesteven.
There are over 20 walk available this year including a visit to Cogglesford
Watermill and a tour of Temple Bruer which was once one of the wealthiest
Templar preceptories in England.
There will also be a charity walk following the positive feedback from last year.
The district offers many walking opportunities for all ages and abilities
ranging in distance from location to location. Walks have been carefully
selected for the event and are taken from the current walking provision in
North Kesteven which are:-
- The Stepping Out Network,
- North Kesteven Health Walks and,
- The Spires and Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail
For more information please contact Donna Sutton on 01522 870273 or
email [email protected]
CountrysideNK Events
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Dusk til Darkness
Thursday 23 July
Join our WatchNK Ranger at the ancient Hill Holt Wood as he leads you
through the species that love the early evening into the dark night. Use
electronic bat detectors to identify the different species. Learn about the
other mammals, insects and animals who occupy the land from dusk until
dawn and understand more about their world.
In partnership with Hill Holt Wood.
Countryside With Company: Temple Bruer
Monday 3 August
1.30 to 3.30pm
Stepping Out 9
Discover the Preceptory Tower at Temple Bruer on this circular route on the
Lincoln Heath. The Order of the Knights Templar was formed in 1118 and
the Templars controlled 10,000 acres in Lincolnshire.
Start Point: St John’s the Baptist Church, LN5 0DE
Walk Length: Approx 4 miles / 6.5 km and roughly 2 hours.
Family Fun On The Green
Saturday 22 August
10am to 3pm
A Millennium Green joint event hosted by
the CountrysideNK Officer, WatchNK
rangers, Witham Valley Country Park and
EventsNK. Enjoy a family day out with
Wood Carving and GeoCaching Walks.
Bring a picnic to make a full day of this
exciting event.
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Summer Evening Ghost Walk
Saturday 26 September
Join our CountrysideNK Officer on the Stepping
Out Walk around Doddington and Doddington
Hall. The walk starts and ends at the Hall where
you will have the opportunity to speak with a local
author about the previous tenants of the Hall and
whether there are any lingering spirits.
Countryside With Company: Car Dyke
Monday 7 September
1.30 to 2.30pm
Stepping Out Walk 11
Come and enjoy a walk through a picnic site and
along the Car Dyke. We will enjoy the open
fenland of Lincolnshire where Marsh Harriers can
often be seen gracing the fen skies.
Start Point: Dunston Fen Car Park
(grid ref: TF 0894 6386)
Walk Length: 3 miles / 4.9km and roughly 1
hour.
CountrysideNK Events
Coming Soon!
Winter Migration At Dunstan Fen, Sunday 22 November
Meet the WatchNK Ranger at the Dunstan Fen Car Park for a factual walk
discussing the bird migration over and around Nocton.
Rauceby High Wood Walk, Sunday 20 December
Join our WatchNK Ranger for a beautiful walk around the High Wood. This
walk is a figure of 8 track giving you the option to take on the full challenge or
half of the 10 mile route. Meet at the High Wood car park
More details will be provided in the next brochure.
Boardwalk Event - Lincolnshire Day
Thursday 1 October
Help celebrate everything Lincolnshire with our Sharing Picnic Platter. A
delicious plate of quality local produce.
Transported in Time
Exhibition
Wednesday 7 to Friday 30 October
A retrospective exhibition of transport – with a historical look back at the
development of transport brought into life by records and images provided
by Lincolnshire Archives to the contrast of today’s transport as interpreted
by Lincoln’s photographic group the Shutter Imps. Shutter Imps are a large
and diverse photography group based in Lincoln. They share their through
social media platforms.
The Skies of Whisby At Night
To be confirmed
With the help of our local Astronomy group we look at the stars, planets and
navigate the sky. See how beautiful the night sky is, learning names of the
brightest stars and key constellations
Awesome Autumn Spotters Guide
Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November
Free
Autumn is Awesome! As the trees lose their leaves and squirrels hide
hazelnuts celebrate with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Natural World
Centre and get your own Free Awesome Autumn Spotters Guide. Look high
and low in the outdoors this Autumn to see what you can spot... and don't
forget to let us know if you find anything fantastic! The Awesome Autumn
Trail will also be available for you to download and print at
www.facebook.com/WildTimeLincolnshire
This is a self-guided trail and requires adult supervision. Available daily from
the Natural World Centre at Whisby Nature Park. Run in partnership between
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Natural World Centre
Coming Soon!
www.countrysidenk.co.uk
Footbridge Now Open!
Visitors to Whisby Nature Park will be able to enjoy access to the whole
reserve thanks to a new footbridge being opened.
The new footbridge will enable visitors and reserve staff to safely cross a
railway line which passes through the middle of the reserve. The original
railway crossing was closed early in 2014 for safety reasons, and following
this, all partners of Whisby Nature Park - Lincolnshire County Council,
Network Rail, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, and North Kesteven District Council
worked together to develop a design suitable for pedestrians and the reserve
vehicles.
Access to the new bridge has been designed to protect the reserve’s valuable
oak wood and scrub - an important habitat for nightingales - by using an old
gravel pit ramp. The trees will also help screen the visual impact of the bridge.
A new ramp has also been built on the north side of the railway, which will be
planted with gorse to replace the lost habitat.
How To Find Us....
The Natural World Centre is located at
Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane just
five miles from the centre of Lincoln.
Follow the brown signs from the A46 to
Thorpe-On-The-Hill, LN6 9BW
Opening Times
The Natural World Centre Whisby Nature Reserve
April to September Dawn until Dusk
10am to 5pm (Check the gates for current times)
The Cafe closes 30 minutes prior
to the centre closing. The Kiosk
The Natural World Centre is open Open from April during the school
daily throughout the year except holidays weekends - 9am to 7pm.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Times may vary according to
weather conditions. Please call to
check.
Contact Us…
The Natural World Centre CountrysideNK
Tel: 01522 688868 Countryside Officer: Nicola Stone
E: [email protected] T: 01522 688868
W: www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk E: [email protected]
Twitter: @WhisbyNatureP
Facebook: Natural World Centre
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Education Centre
Tel: 01522 500676 T: 01522 696926
E: [email protected] E:[email protected]
W: www.lincstrust.org.uk Facebook: Wild Time Lincolnshire