Ranger in training
Monday 30 July – Friday 3 August
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Each day there will be a different theme that will focus on different skills and spaces must be pre-booked. On the completion of each session, children will be awarded a badge which will take them one step closer to becoming a fully-fledged junior ranger- whilst celebrating their new found skills. Come for one session or come for the whole week! Just make sure you book all your spaces.
Navigator badge
Monday 30 July
Being able to find your way around the countryside is really important for a ranger. Learn these skills and make your way across the estate, taking part in nature themed activities as you go along. Book the Navigator session here.
Survival badge
Tuesday 31 July
There are many things you can read from the landscape that will help you to survive outdoors. Learn skills such as animal and wildlife tracking, foraging and whittling. Book the Survival session here.
Traditional skills badge
Wednesday 1 August
There are many traditional skills that rangers use every day to help care for the countryside. Have a go at making tree guards, dry stone walling and willow fence weaving. book the Traditional Skills session here.
Forester badge
Thursday 2 August
Learn the ways of the woodland and what trees do for us. Master how to care for the woodland whilst developing your carving skills. Get to know tree species through fun games and learn how to make homes for wildlife found in woodland such as bug hotels and bird boxes. Book the Forester session here.
Nature Detectives badge
Friday 3 August
Become a nature detective and use your surveying and monitoring skills to read the environment around you. You will learn how to tell the difference between flowers with simple techniques, and get to take part in a butterfly survey. Book the Nature Detectives session here.
£3 per child. Sessions are recommended for children six and over. A parent or guardian must stay throughout the session.
