THE GREAT outdoors beckons for children in Warwickshire this summer.
The county’s country parks, greenways and nature reserves are hosting a series of events to keep kids occupied over the school holidays.
Events hosted by Country Parks Education Rangers at Kingsbury Water Park, Ryton Pools Country Park, Hartshill Hayes Country Park and Burton Dassett Hills Country Park include den building, pond dipping, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, and even making little boats and watching them set sail.
The sessions are designed to help children learn new skills and build confidence while connecting with their outdoor environment. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y8869srk to book places.
A new programme of ‘Connecting with Nature’ events for people of all ages will also take place at Ryton Pools and Burton Dassett, including free moth mornings, a macrame workshop, and a wild camp out for families. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3wtwehhf for more information.
Warwickshire Country Parks is also calling on visitors to submit their best shots capturing the theme of ‘nature and wildlife’ for a competition to feature in the new Country Parks Calander. Further details can be found at bit.ly/parks-photos.
Coun Heather Timms, Warwickshire County Council’s spokeswoman for Climate, Culture and Environment, said: “Warwickshire County Council’s country parks are the perfect destinations for affordable and memorable summer days out.
“Spending time in nature offers countless benefits, from boosting mental and physical wellbeing to creating cherished family memories.
“I hope people from all walks of life will have the opportunity to enjoy the huge variety of events and experiences that are on offer over the summer and beyond.”
