School's Out—Parks
Activities in your local park—all are FREE!
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| Very Young Friends of West Bank Park |
Every Thursday Morning |
0 - 5 years |
£1 per family |
West Bank Park We are a parent and toddler group who meet every Thursday morning in West Bank Park, York. Whatever the weather - within reason - we spend a couple of hours in the woods and meadows of the Park, doing nature games and crafts, building or making things with materials we find, telling stories and singing songs. |
| Orchard Insect Workshop |
Sun 20th June 10.00am – 1.00pm |
14 - 16 years |
FREE |
Fulford Community Orchard Come down to the orchard to hunt and record the types of insects in the orchard and then view them under the microscope ready for National Insect Week Places are limited so booking essential and you’ll need to bring a consent form along. Please call Naomi on 01904 644300, York-education@btcv.org.uk or via our website www.btcv.org/yorkyouth |
| BUGG (Buddy Up Green Group) |
The committee meet at various times |
13 - 19 years |
FREE |
Various places round York Come and join the BUGG group, a committee of 12 young people aged 13-19yrs old who have just received funding to set up and deliver a range of environmental activities to groups of disabled young people or those with a visual or hearing impairment. The project is called BUGG (Buddy Up Green Group) and the funding includes training for the BUGG committee members in all aspects of planning and delivering sessions, suitable to the participating group. Ideal if you are working towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award or Youth Achievement Award. Places are limited so booking essential and you’ll need to bring a consent form along. Please call Naomi on 01904 644300, York-education@btcv.org.uk via our website www.btcv.org/yorkyouth |
| Easingwold Maize Maze |
24th July - 6th September 10:30am – last entry 4:30pm |
All ages |
£4 per person, £14 family ticket, under 3 free |
Easingwold Maize Maze, A19, Easingwold, YO61 3NG Easingwold Maize Maze is a fun day out for all the family. Hunt for the clues around the maze and enjoy all the FREE attractions including giant inflatable slide, go-karts, sandpit, football and animal pen. New for 2010 are Dexter Beef BBQ Sunday's. A great value local attraction. Just come along or see the website for more details: www.easingwoldmaize.co.uk |
| Minibeast Safari |
Mon 26th July 10:30am – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Acomb Wood Local Nature Reserve You’ll need eagle eyes for this! Come and discover what’s crawling beneath your feet-we’ll be having a dig around to see what bugs we can find and will even have some insect races! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Play Consultation |
Wed 28th July, Wed 4th August & Wed 11th August 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Rawcliffe Country Park Over 3 weeks we will be carrying out lots of fun consultation to find out what you like/dislike about Rawcliffe Country Park. Running Wild has some money to spend on a NEW PLAY STRUCTURE and we want YOUR ideas! So come along and share you thoughts, and who knows what we will end up with…. Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Fury Friends |
Thurs 29th July 10:30am – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve Come along and see real wild mice, voles and shrews! We’ll be setting live traps to get a closer look at what lives in the area! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| I Spy! |
Fri 30th July 10:30am – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Moorlands Local Nature Reserve Have a fun morning finding some hidden objects in the woods! Learn some sneaky tracking skills and become a Running Wild spy! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Mammal Trapping |
Mon 2nd August 10:30am – 12noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Acomb Wood Local Nature Reserve Come along and see real wild mice, voles and shrews! We’ll be setting live traps to get a closer look at what lives in the area! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Bird Bonanza |
Mon 26th July, Mon 2nd August & Mon 9th August 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
St. Nicholas Fields Local Nature Reserve For 3 weeks we will be teaching you all you need to know about our feathered friends. There will be lots of games and crafts and a treat in week 3, so watch this space! Children who attend all 3 activities will receive their own certificate. (Please note children must attend sessions 1 & 2, to be able to come to session 3) Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| I’m a celebrity, get me out of here! |
Thurs 5th August 10:30am – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve Just like on TV! See if you’re braver than the celebs and take part in our bush tucker trials! Test your nerves and endurance on this fun day! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Survival Course |
Thurs 29th, Thurs 5th August & Thurs 12th August 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
13 - 18 years |
FREE |
Acomb Wood Local Nature Reserve Do you see yourself as the next Ray Mears? If so, then come along to this course where you will learn about survival skills, including shelter building and foraging. You will also receive a FREE Survival Book! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Candle Making |
Fri 6th August 10:30 – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Moorlands Nature Reserve Something new for 2010! We’ll be making our very own candles using a special technique. Take home something unique! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Sweep and Soar |
Mon 9th August 10:30 – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Acomb Wood Local Nature Reserve Have a go at catching some insects in the meadow using our giant sweep nets. Who knows what you might find?! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Bird Bonanza |
Thurs 12th August 10:30 – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve Take part in some fun activities all about our feathered friends… Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Practical Fun Day |
Fri 13th August 10:30 – 12 noon |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Moorlands Local Nature Reserve Join us for some much needed practical work at Moorlands. We’ll be using some different tools to make a real difference! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Going Batty |
Mon 16th August 8:00pm – 9:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
St. Nicholas Fields Local Nature Reserve In this session we’ll be searching for bats, building bat boxes and playing some bat games! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Going Batty |
Wed 18th August 8:00pm – 9:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Rawcliffe Country Park In this session we’ll be searching for bats, building bat boxes and playing some bat games! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Spooky Bat Walk |
Thurs 19th August 8:00pm – 9:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Clifton Backies LNR In this session we’ll be searching for bats and playing some bat games! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Going Batty |
Fri 20th August 8:00pm – 9:30pm |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Moorlands NR In this session we’ll be searching for bats and playing some bat games! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Wild Day Out |
Tues 24th August 9:30am – TBC |
8 - 13 years |
FREE |
Clarence Street Car Park Join the Marine Team for a bus trip to Flamborough on the East Coast for a boat trip and rock-pooling. Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Fishing Trip |
Fri 27th August 10:00am - TBC |
13 - 18 years |
FREE |
Clarence Street car-park Join the Running Wild group for a day trip fishing near York. Equipment will be provided and more details provided on booking! Call Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on 01904 659570 |
| Bat Walk |
Tues 7th July 8:30pm – 10:00pm |
All (children must be accompanied) |
FREE |
Acomb Wood Local Nature Reserve Join this walk to learn more about the bats in Britain and the ones you may see in your back garden. Hopefully we will see and hear a few different species. Bat detectors will be provided to help us locate them. Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or e mail jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk |
| Fun and Games |
Thurs 29th July 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
5 - 10 years |
FREE |
Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Join in the fun and games with an environmental theme. Learn more about the wildlife found on Hob Moor though a morning of games. How do bumblebees find their food, how do butterflies scare off their predators and more. Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or e mail jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk |
| Holiday Hunt |
Fri 6th August 10:30am – 12:00noon |
5 - 10 years |
FREE |
Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve This family activity will take you on a walk around this nature reserve. Complete the challenges along the way to receive your certificate. Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or e mail jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk |
| Grassland Safari |
Tues 17th August 1:30pm – 3:00pm |
5 - 10 years |
FREE |
Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Come and explore the meadows in close up. Learn more about the minibeasts that live here and see what you can catch. Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or e mail jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk |
| Bat Walk |
Wed 25th August 7:30pm 9:00pm |
All (children must be accompanied) |
FREE |
Hob Moor Local Nature Reserve Join this walk to learn more about the bats in Britain and the ones you may see in your back garden. Hopefully we will see and hear a few different species. Bat detectors will be provided to help us locate them. Contact Jenny on 07833 436832 or e mail jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk |
| Hedgehog Night |
Wednesday 28th July 8:45pm – 10:00pm |
All Ages – Family Activity |
FREE |
West Bank Park, Holgate Back again by popular demand! Come along to the park and learn all about hedgehogs before we then go hedgehog spotting. Children must be accompanied. Call Stephen Whittaker on 0777 194 1155 or email rangers@york.gov.uk |
| Butterfly Walk |
Saturday 31st July 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
All Ages – Family Activity |
FREE |
West Bank Park, Holgate Find out all about the butterflies of west bank park and then go on a walk spotting and catching butterflies. Call Stephen Whittaker on 0777 194 1155 or email rangers@york.gov.uk |
| Wildlife Investigations |
Tuesday 10th August 11:00am – 12:30pm |
5 – 8 years |
FREE |
West Bank Park, Holgate Come and study the wildlife of west bank park. We’ll be looking at minibeasts, signs of larger animals, bird spotting, looking at trees and wildflowers and anything else we spot along the way! Call Stephen Whittaker on 0777 194 1155 or email rangers@york.gov.uk |
| Bat Night at West Bank Park |
Wednesday 18th August 8:00pm – 9:30pm |
All Ages – Family Activity |
FREE |
West Bank Park, Holgate Another of our popular walks are the series of bat nights. Come along and learn all about bats before getting locked in the park using bat detectors to spot them. Call Stephen Whittaker on 0777 194 1155 or email rangers@york.gov.uk |
| York Rangers Woodland week |
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th August 10.00am – 3.00pm |
14 - 16 years |
FREE |
Fulford Community Orchard, Fulford, near to the Designer Outlet Over the week you’ll be getting stuck into bushcraft activities, conservation and environmental art. You’ll be building survival dens, using flints to start a fire and cook lunch on it, using a range of woodland tools to make various items for a local community group and have a go at some environmental art using natural materials. You’ll get the chance to have a go at loads of different activities with your friends this summer and learn something new. Ideal if you are working towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award or Youth Achievement Award. Places are limited so booking essential and you’ll need to bring a consent form along. Please call Naomi on 01904 644300, york-education@btcv.org.uk or via our website www.btcv.org/yorkyouth |
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