Fun events for kids! This year at RSPB Arne we have 2 exciting events for you. Pumpkin Carving and an Autumn hibernation trail. • Pumpkin carving £6 per pumpkin in the café garden * • Hibernation Trail £3.50 * *excludes entry fees to the reserve and pay on arrival. RSPB Arne: One of the RSPB flagship nature …
Back to Nature Session for Children Come and discover nature with ‘Wildly-Kind’ within the grounds of the magical Carey Secret Garden. Your children will be taken on a spooky-themed adventure in nature. Discovering, exploring, making and socialising with others. Suitable for children aged 7-11 years. Children are welcome to dress up spooky if they like! Sarah …
Part of the Planet Purbeck Festival! In support of Planet Purbeck Festival The Blue Pool are running an Eco Photo Competition. Show them your best photos representing The Blue Pool’s ecology and environment. Free entry to each photographer (plus ONE assistant or family member)carrying a genuine camera or photographic equipment (No mobile phones may …
Exploring the edible delights of East Dorset Join us for a fascinating morning’s foraging, exploring the edible delights of East Dorset in the Springtime. This three-hour walk will be led by John Rensten, Dorset resident, lifetime forager, and author of The Edible City – A Year of Wild Food. As well as identifying numerous plants …
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Workshop in the beautiful backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden Learn the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making These ‘Foraging Basket’ making workshops are accessible to beginners or improvers. Enjoy this day workshop in the beautiful backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden, whilst learning the ancient and sustainable craft of basket making. Make a large foraging/flower …
Calm and sensory experience Come along on this relaxed and fun experience with Lindsey Death from Dorset Forest Bathing. Find out all about what forest bathing involves (no water or swimming involved), how it can improve your physical health and wellbeing, how you can practice it on your own, and most of all enjoy …
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Exploring the edible delights of East Dorset! Join us for a fascinating morning’s foraging, exploring the edible delights of East Dorset in the Springtime at Careys Secret Garden. This three-hour walk will be led by John Rensten, Dorset resident, lifetime forager, and author of The Edible City – A Year of Wild Food. As well …
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Workshop within the beautiful walled garden At this exciting new workshop, led by experienced willow weaver Jo Needham from The Creative Garden Room, you will create your very own 5-6 ft Willow Obelisk plant support to take home and use within your own garden. Learn the skills of working with willow in this three-and-a-half-hour …
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Nurture with Nature The next in our Nurture with Nature children’s workshops; each focusing on a different aspect of nature… taking everyone back to their roots. Foster a lifelong interest in birds and nature. “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.” Local charity Birds of Poole Harbour have partnered …
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An amazing opportunity to walk in some of the more sensitive areas of the reserve! Adder, grass snake, slow-worm, common lizard, sand lizard or even a rare smooth snake! Take part in one of our reptile surveys and who knows what you’ll encounter! Arne is one of the few places in our country where you …