Events and Activities

Tuesday 18th July 2023: 10am-1pm

Green Sketching is an art movement that is helping to make the incredible benefits of sketching nature (which include mental wellbeing, nature connection, improved memory, focus and observation) accessible to all ages and abilities.
This workshop will be delivered by a local artist and teacher who has recently become a Green Sketching Ambassador.

The 3 hour session will allow you to emerge yourself in the beautiful nature of Whisby Nature Reserve alongside learning observational skill which you will be able to use again and again.

Includes light refreshments.

TUESDAY 8th AUGUST, 12pm – 2.30pm

Join us at the Natural World Centre for two course light lunch with coffee, followed by a talk with the Whisby Warden covering the history and day-to-day life of the Reserve *

£12.95 including a two course light lunch with coffee

Tuesday 22nd August 2023: 1am-1pm

Lino Printing is the process of carving away areas of lino to create a printing block which is then inked up and can be printed multiple times.
This workshop will be delivered by a local artist and teacher and is ideal for anyone who maybe new to lino printing.

This three hour session will enable you to learn how to handle the tools, how to ink your lino to create a range of prints. There is also the opportunity to create a greeting card with your design.

All specialist equipment provided.

Light refreshments included.

The place to be for under 8’s!
With popular songs, sing-a-longs and music to dance to.
Starts 1pm until 3pm, with refreshments and a cookie.
Follow the theme and DRESS TO IMPRESS!

We are proud to introduce our new Little Otters Messy Play sessions.

Suitable for pre-schoolers and perfect to get your child’s imagination flowing with messy and creative materials and textures.
But the best bit…… we clean up!
Dress in old clothes and let us know of any allergies.

Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December 2023, 10am

Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast followed by a visit from the Big Man himself.
Listen as Santa reads a magical Christmas story with a special gift for each child and time for a photo or two.
We finish this very festive event with a sing-a-long.