Join Ali on the 16th July at The Old Courts Holding Cell to create your own decorative tin can planter in our relaxing creative workshop - a lovely mix of art and nature. This is a fun, practical, hands-on workshop for adults where we will decorate a tin using decoupage and plant it up with […]
Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan. A great way to try something new and creative together - inspired by nature. Some events are drop-in, some you can book in advance - all are free and suitable for the whole family. Join us between 10pm - […]
Our free monthly guided woodland walk - Step Into Nature The next walk together is on 21st July, 10am at Standish Wood Lane, WN6 8RA and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons. Please note, this month it's on a Tuesday, not the […]
Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors. At the community garden, we tend to several raised beds, borders, a greenhouse, fruit trees, and a wildlife pond together. We grow all kinds of fruit and veg, and there is often produce […]
Welcome to the world of butterflies and moths! Want to see a real-life caterpillar up close? Here's your chance! With their little suction-cup feet, which help them climb branches, and their ability to camouflage themselves from predators, they're fascinating creatures. Join us in the community garden - 22nd July 10:30am - 12pm to experience for […]
Join us for a bug hunt in the community garden!Free, family-friendly, and all bug-hunting equipment is provided! Let's see how many you can spot! 26th July - 12 - 3pm We'll also have our regular gentle community gardening session. St Anne's Community Garden, Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan WN6 7TA (In between the church & the […]
Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors. At the community garden, we tend to several raised beds, borders, a greenhouse, fruit trees, and a wildlife pond together. We grow all kinds of fruit and veg, and there is often produce […]
We've got even more good stuff coming up for families! 5th August is National Play Day! So we're having a little celebration in the community garden and a good play. We'll be making mini gardens together to take home 5th August 10am - 12pm Children Must be Accompanied Free to attend St Anne's Community Garden […]
Our annual family blackberry pick is back! This year it's on 12th August at 4pm, at Gidlow Field WN6 7PA. Please bring a basket, bag or container. After we've picked some, we'll make a quick crumble with some of them and share a sweet treat together! I've checked, and there are still plenty of blackberries […]
Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors. At the community garden, we tend to several raised beds, borders, a greenhouse, fruit trees, and a wildlife pond together. We grow all kinds of fruit and veg, and there is often produce […]
Join us on 24th August for a fun family nature scavenger hunt! We're setting off at 11am. Let's walk through the reserve and around the beautiful Amberswood Flash together and discover the joy of nature all around us. Try to find all the items on the list and win a prize at the end!This is […]
Our free monthly guided woodland walk - Step Into Nature. The next walk together is on 28th August, 10am, starting at Scot Lane Bridge, WN6 7NL, and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons - and try something new as we get into […]
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