Events

Help us to record butterflies around the farm and the woods to contribute to the national big butterfly count 2024. You do not need to be an expert, just willing to give a bit of your time to take part in some citizen science and count some butterflies! We would suggest wearing long trousers and...

Heavy posts, awkward wire fence, uneven ground and it could be really warm. Are we selling it to you yet? Not everything volunteer session is cute animals and pretty flowers. Come and join us and the Quad bike for a Woodland Workout! The task as the event title suggests is to take out as much...

Time is running out for us to get the ragwort up but despite a magnificent effort a couple of weeks ago we have two more big patches to work on in our Beufre Farm field. So come and join us for this final pulling session of the year. Please note because of the staffing requirements...

Join us for a guided coastal walk from Lepe Beach. Along our walk we will discuss and examine the impacts of sea level rise on this part of the Solent. This will be an approximately 1.75 mile one way walk along the beach and one of our minibuses will pick us up at the other...

Grab your wellies and come down to the farm to join in with the morning animal feeding. The pigs, sheep, goats and many more will be looking forward to seeing you, especially if you are bringing some tasty breakfast treats! There will also be eggs to collect, mucking out to be done, and harvesting of...

Our topic for September is Farm Fun. We will be taking everyone to meet the new animals who have arrived on the farm since Little Owls were last here and there will also be a sheep themed craft activity and some harvesting to be done in the garden. If you can, please bring a bag...

Charity craft event to raise money for the CET. This event is kindly led by one of our talented volunteers who is an experienced crafter and runs a local crafting group. As well as raising money for CET you will also get to: Create 3 items: A gift box with parchment decoration, fantasy flower painting...

Making birds, being birds, feeding birds, listening for birds. It’s all about the birds this month as it’s the time of year for lots of comings and goings in the bird world. Snacks are provided at Little Owls for children and adults. Please let us know in advance if you or your child have any...

It’s time for the animals of the New Forest to prepare for winter…Today we’ll learn about the different ways they cope with the cold weather, from hibernation to fluffy winter coats, and we might even do a little foraging ourselves to help them gather food! Snacks are provided at Little Owls for children and adults....

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Little and Big Owls are invited to join us down at the farm for a merry Christmas party. We’ll be making Christmas crafts, playing festive games, and let’s not forget the mince pies! Please note: All Owls must be accompanied by an adult (who will be included in the...