Monday 18 February 2013

Wildwood events & courses - Book now to avoid disappointment


 
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Wildwood events & courses - book now!

Events and courses at Wildwood

To book crafts /photo days/night tours - please call 01227 712 111

 

To book conservation courses - please call 01227 711 471 or email tara@wildwoodtrust.org


Wednesday 20th Feb - Totally Enormous Dinosaurs!

New session opened due to popular demand!
Find out all about the largest animals that ever lived and make your own amazing dinosaur crafts to take home.
11am - 12.30pm. £3 per person, one adult free per group. Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

Thursday 21st February - Giant Dragonflies!

Last few spaces remaining!
Discover the prehistoric dragonflies with a whopping wingspan of over 1m and make your own giant dragonfly to take home.
11am - 3.30pm. £5 per person, one adult free per group. Min age 7yrs. Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

 

Friday 22nd February - Ice Age Cave Art
Learn how our Ice Age ancestors saw animals and how they depicted them in cave art. Make your own cave art creations to take home.
11am - 3.30pm. £5 per person, one adult free per group. Min age 5yrs. Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

Sunday 24th February - Winter Trees Woodland Walk
Go on a winter woodland walk and learn how to identify trees in winter from their bark and twigs. Please note that this event is not suitable for toddlers or pushchairs.
1.30pm - 3.30pm. £3 per person, one adult free per group. Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

Monday 25th February - Snow Moon Night Tour
Last few spaces remaining!

See our animals under the moonlight on a guided tour around the park to coincide with the full moon.
6.30pm - 9pm. £25 per person (includes Wildwood entry fee). Min age 10yrs. Includes hot meal.  Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

Tuesday 26th February - Photography Day
Wildlife photography with tuition from our resident photographer. Get exclusive access and special animal feeds to help you get those close-up shots.  Over 18 unless accompanied by an adult who is also taking part in the photo day.  Gift vouchers also available.
10.30am - 4pm. £79 per person (includes Wildwood entry fee). Min age 18yrs. Must book with the Wildwood office on 01227 712 111.

 

Saturday 2nd March - Introduction to Amphibian Ecology & Surveying

In partnership with Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group (KRAG)
An introduction to amphibians covering basic ecology and identification of Kent's frogs, toads and newts. We will look at what makes a good amphibian pond and study different survey techniques. Includes a night survey of a nearby population.

2pm - 8pm  £30 per person. Please book with Tara Lines on 01227 711 471 or email tara@wildwoodtrust.org

Sunday 17th March - The Ecology & Identification of Woodland Mosses

A course designed to give the beginner a basic knowledge of mosses and how to identify the more common species found in Kent's woodlands. We shall spend the morning in the classroom looking at how to identify the most common woodland mosses, before practicing ID skills in the woodlands around Wildwood in the afternoon.

10am - 4pm  £30 per person  
Please book with Tara Lines on 01227 711 471 or email 
tara@wildwoodtrust.org

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Tuesday 12 February 2013

Teachers go FREE at Wildwood

School trips at Wildwood

 

Free family entry for teachers this February!

At Wildwood, we offer a wide range of educational services from simple, self-guided visits to activities and workshops, all in our beautiful ancient woodland.

To let as many local teachers as possible learn about our educational facilities, we are offering an exclusive teacher offer to visit Wildwood with their family during February, completely free!

The catch? There isn't one, on arrival at the park we will give you some information regarding our services and all we ask is that you bear us in mind when planning your next student trip.

Our wonderful education staff will be on hand should you wish to find out more during your visit - just ask on arrival and we will arrange a time for you to meet.

 

To take advantage of this amazing offer, simply print off the attached form, complete your details and present it on arrival along with proof of employment (school ID badge or recent payslip)

If you cannot access the attachment please email fiona@wildoodtrust.org and we will email the form directly to you.

 

We look forward to seeing you at Wildwood soon!

Wildwood Trust
Herne Common,
Herne Bay,
Kent
CT6 7LQ

Tel: 01227 712 111
www.wildwoodtrust.org