Nature Detectives

Nature Detectives
Wed 29th July, 10.30am - 12noon

A nature play session for families with children aged between 3 and 10 years*. Come and explore Rose Cottage garden at Harnham Water Meadows and take part in fun and creative hands-on activities.

This session we will be thinking about fish and butterflies. We’ll be doing leaf bashing (hapazome) to create a nature-printed butterfly on fabric and making pretend fishing rods.

We’ll also be going on a caterpillar hunt and playing a fish-themed game of tag.

Children can dip in and out of whatever activities they choose to do. Activities on offer will include:

• Bug hunting

• Caterpillar hunt

• Eco craft activities

• Mud kitchen

• Games

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Older siblings are welcome to come and join in too. No charge for siblings under 3 years.

Have a go at leaf bashing (hapazome) to make a nature-printed fabric butterfly. This involves hitting leaves and petals with a mallet to make an imprint on a piece of fabric.

Make a pretend fishing rod!

Play in the mud kitchen

Where?

Rose Cottage, Town Path, Harnham, Salisbury SP2 8EU. 
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Directions: From Lower Street, head down Town Path, past the Old Mill Hotel and you'll find Rose Cottage a bit further down the path on your left. 

Parking: Some street parking is available on Middle Street and Constable Way. Please use sustainable transport methods if you can.

What to bring

• Drinks and snacks for your morning
• Wellies or trainers are the best footwear. 
• We hope to be outside for the whole session, so bring suitable layers, sun protection and waterproofs if there is a chance of rain. We will use the indoor space for activities if it is very wet. 
• Guide dogs are welcome but no other dogs please.

Cost:

• Standard ticket £9 per child
• Supporter ticket £11 per child (for those who are happy to pay a little more to subsidise a place for those who can’t afford to pay the standard price)**
• Or pay what you feel
  

**The idea behind 'pay it forward' systems like this is to do acts of kindness which will have a positive effect on others, and in return the recipients are just asked to pass on the good deed to keep the cycle going.

FAQs

Do we go ahead in the rain?

If it is very wet, we will use the indoor space at Rose Cottage for the activities.

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel with over 10 days notice, we'll offer you a refund minus a £5 admin fee. No refunds are offered with less than 10 days notice of the event. If we need to cancel a session, we will offer a replacement event at a later date, or a refund for that event if it’s not possible to reschedule.

Anything else?

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We can chat and suggest solutions to help you attend, on a 1:1 basis. Contact Polly at polly@waw.org.uk

This event is supported by funding from the National Lotteries Community Fund.