Events

Join us for a wander around our woodland. The flowers are coming out and we will look at all the different colours and shapes. Expect a fun, creative, outdoor session today! Please note: Ticket includes one child and an accompanying adult, and we’re unable to accommodate non-participating siblings, regardless of age. We need supervising adults to be able to...

Have you ever wondered what is in a plant’s lunchbox? We will find out during this month’s big owl session! Join us as we discover what plants eat, drink and breathe! The session will be at the treehouse and will include crafts, experiments and we must not forget juice and biscuits!    Please note: Ticket includes one...

We are off into the garden today. Taking a brief look at some of the herbs, veg and maybe even animals that may help us on our culinary journey before taking ourselves off to the field kitchen. Don’t have a big breakfast because we are making ourselves a bit of a feast today. Damper bread and pizzas will both...

If you have a spare patio weeding knife today is the day to bring it. We have a couple but need a few more we’re sure they will come in handy as our residential patio area needs its’ annual TLC especially with our residential groups enjoying the sunshine more and more. A different day of...

Join us at our stunning treehouses in the New Forest for an evening of line dancing and country music! We will have a texan chilli on the go, and refreshments available. Cowboy hats are strongly encouraged! Entry is £20 per person, including parking, dancing, and one portion of food and drink. Book tickets while they...

Any number of possibilities today, depending on who’s around and how many staff with chainsaws we have. The shortlist of jobs could involve, repairing wooden bridges, slicing up and removing a fallen tree, new campfire surrounds. We could tell you we could sort out the mole walk, squirrel walk and badger sniff slices but you...

Birds This evening event will be led by talented ornithologist, Graham Giddens. With over 20 years experience leading wildlife groups, you will be sure to get the most from your experience. With good moonlight and anticipated high activity of Nightjars, there should be ample opportunity to spot these incredible birds along this walk.  Please meet...

Butterflies There are lots of beautiful butterflies out there – as well as some special ones that may go unnoticed if you don’t know what to look for. Learn to ID butterflies with Anna and learn a bit about their role in nature. We will be based at our woodland site where we also have...

Small holding As one of our small holding courses, this session will be looking at the basics of keeping sheep. We will cover handling, lambing, shearing, tupping and basic care. This will help if you are hoping to keep your own sheep or if you are just interested and would like to see what’s involved.  This session is recommended for adults and children aged 16 and over. 

Horticulture Are you looking to start a herb garden from scratch, or encourage more wildlife to an existing patch? Have you ever wondered how to help a garden thrive in times of flood or drought, using sustainable materials?  In this session, you’ll learn how to design a herb garden with pollinators in mind. We’ll discuss how to choose plants and sustainable materials, and learn how to incorporate...

Woodland Skills Join us to learn how to make charcoal for writing and drawing over the fire. We’ll collect the materials we need in the woodland and then create the charcoal on the fire. While it’s cooking, we’ll enjoy a hot drink and a snack – and then test our charcoal with some creative activities, writing and sketching.  We’ll be in the woodland for this session,...

Guided Walks Starting from Blackwater Woods this lead walk with one of our guides will take you through some areas of woodland and heathland to try and find as many types of deer as possible (wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed).  It is an easy flat walk of around 4km (2.5 miles).  Dress for the weather and wear dark coloured clothing. Binoculars and a torch are useful although not essential.  *Please note that car parking charges may...