Queer Ecology Talk & Guided Walk, Sun 8 Feb 11am-12.30pm
This LGBTQ+ History Month, join nature educator Abi to learn about queerness in nature and in the park’s flora with a lecture followed by a guided nature walk around the park.
- Booking essential
Join us for a Queer Ecology Talk and Guided Walk by Abi Young. Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring the intersection of queerness and nature.
Abi will teach you all about queerness in nature during a 40 minute lecture. We will then go on a guided walk around the park to discover a whole host a fascinating queer specimens.
Tickets:
£10 standard £7 concession (limited availability)
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Concessions: We are offering limited £7 concession tickets for those on Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance.
Tutor Bio: This session will be hosted by Abi Young.
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Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Concession Assisted Rate | £7.00 |
| All Age 8+ | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for 8+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Stableyard Exhibition Space.
- What to bring and wear
Part of the session will involve an outdoor walk so please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The lecture is held in the park’s exhibition space, which is wheelchair accessible with toilet facilities nearby. Please contact us in advance if you have specific access requirements. Disabled parking is available in the main car park.
Upcoming events
Park Explorers for under 5s term time on Mondays
Our Park Explorers group is for children aged 2-5 years old and their parents/carers. Together we learn about the natural world around us, with a different outdoor theme each week.
Big Park Birdwatch - Sat 17 Jan, 11am-3pm
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Orchard Wassail Celebration with Black Swan Border Morris - Sat 24 Jan, 1.30pm-4pm SOLD OUT
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Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop, Sat 7 Feb, 1-4pm
Explore nature and queerness through botanical drawing with artist Edward Luke Thrush for LGBTQ+ History Month. Suitable for all abilities.