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Four acre farm garden gang

Event Type: Classes and workshops

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Four Acre Farm: Gardening Gang

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If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to Four Acre Farm’s gardening gang! We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the … Continued

Countryside workshop: Herb Gardens for Wildlife

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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 … Continued

Countryside Workshop: Introduction to Sheep Keeping

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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 … Continued

Countryside Workshop: Dawn Chorus Birdwatching

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This birdwatching event will be led by talented ornithologist, Graham Giddens, and located at Needs Ore Nature Reserve. With over 20 years experience leading wildlife groups, you will be sure to get the most from this event. Guiding you through coastal marshland, this carefully planned walk offers stunning scenery and ample opportunity to spot some … Continued

Countryside Workshop: Pruning Fruit Trees

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Come and learn about the techniques and reasons for pruning fruit trees. You’ll be shown things to look for, where to prune and why and how to help the tree flourish. Then you’ll have an opportunity to practice on some of our trees before you try your new skills to your own trees at home. … Continued

Weaving Spring Platters Willow Workshop

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This April we welcome back basketmaker Louise Arthur of Rough Around the Hedges. Her popular half day workshops offer new skills, creativity and a chance to join others while crafting with willow. ‘Spring Platters’ is the first of a series of three workshops this year. Colourful and rustic with varied barks or simple and contemporary … Continued

Basket Bird Feeder Willow Workshop

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This is the last in the series of workshops from basketmaker Louise Arthur of Rough Around the Hedges. ‘Basket Bird Feeders’ are perfect for offering fat balls to your garden birds this autumn. They can also be used in the kitchen to dry and store onions. They offer several different weaving techniques in a project … Continued

Adding Colour to Lino Print Workshop

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Join Kate Smith for an enjoyable workshop learning how to add more than 1 colour to your lino printing with jigsaw printing and chine-colle techniques. Ideal for those who have tried linocut before or are adventurous enough to dive in and try a new craft. You’ll be inspired to design an image perfect for these … Continued

Beginner’s Lino Print Workshop

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Learn how to design a lino block using sketches or ideas, to carve and mark make, and print lino prints with printmaker Kate Smith. Join Kate for a fun and fulfilling day learning how to carve and print with artists lino. You’ll learn how to design for printmaking before carving lino with Kate’s top tips. … Continued

Animal Photography Experience Days

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Photography experiences at New Forest Wildlife Park allow you to gain closer access to some of our native species and learn about our residents on a guided tour of the park. Whats included?: Tea & coffee upon arrival Admission to the park for the whole day Guided tour of the park with a Keeper Host … Continued