Braywick, Maidenhead Nature Centre Events
Braywick, Maidenhead Nature Centre Events
Braywick Nature Centre,
Hibbert Road,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire,
SL6 1UU.
01628 777440
Toadstools For Starters
Saturday 14th October 2pm - 4pm
Join Countryside Rangers for an illustrated talk followed by a short walk in Braywick, Maidenhead Park Local Nature Reserve, aimed at people who are just starting to explore fungi. The workshop will include an introduction to some basic identification features of a few different families of fungi. Meet at Braywick Nature Centre; places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227.
Cost: £3.50 per person with Advantage Card*
Braywick PLAYDAYS - Hooting Hunters!
Tuesday 24th October 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 26th October 2pm - 4pm
In autumn owls are on the prowl, so join Countryside Rangers for a half-day of fun exploring the secrets of these silent night-time hunters. For 6 - 10 years; places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227.
Cost: £3.95 per child with Advantage Card*
Hallowe'en Pumpkin Carving & Spooky Stories!
Saturday 28th October afternoon & evening
Pumpkin carving sessions: 2pm - 3pm and 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Storytelling & Pumpkin Gallery: 7pm - 9pm
Carve a pumpkin lantern for Hallowe'en at one of our afternoon sessions at Braywick, Maidenhead. Then return in the evening for some spooky tales with storyteller Stacia Keogh, followed by a walk through a glowing Hallowe'en Pumpkin Gallery in our woodland! All children must be accompanied by an adult; places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227. Please remember to bring with you a pumpkin, some carving tools and a rear (red) bicycle light for lighting up your pumpkin!
Cost: £5.50 per person with Advantage Card*
Birds of Prey at Braywick
Saturday 18th November 7.15pm - 9.15pm
Xtreme Falconry presents an entertaining evening talk about birds of prey at Braywick, Maidenhead, with a chance to meet live birds of prey such as a vulture, African eagle, falcon, hawk and owl up close! Suitable for adults and families: all children must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227.
Cost: £5.50 per person with Advantage Card*
Time To Act!
Saturday 2nd December 1pm - 5pm
We all feel we could be doing more to help protect the environment and save energy in our home. It's not always easy being green! But there's help available - join RBWM Countryside Rangers and Energy Awareness, Recycling and Learning For Sustainability Officers at a fun and informative afternoon, discovering effective ways to live more lightly on our planet. Find out top tips for reducing waste going to landfill, explore some alternative energy options for your home and learn how to turn your garden into a haven for wildlife! Kids can also get creative in a "Sustainable Santa" Elves Workshop, where they can make Xmas gifts from recycled materials to take home (all children must be accompanied by an adult). No need to book in advance, just drop in between 1pm and 5pm at Braywick, Maidenhead Nature Centre.
Cost: Donations welcomed
Winter Wreath-making
Sunday 10th December 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm
Christmas is coming, so come one and all for a session of festive wreath making, using natural materials (evergreens and hay) to bring seasonal cheer to your home! Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227; remember to bring an old wire coat-hanger and any extra decorations of your choice. All children must be accompanied by an adult, but unaccompanied adults are welcome too! Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227.
Cost: £3.95 with Advantage Card*
PLAYDAYS - Deer Detectives!
Saturday 16th December 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Rudolph and his friends may be busy pulling Santa's sleigh - but you can get on the tracks of deer of all kinds when you follow the Wild Deer Trail at Braywick, Maidenhead with Countryside Rangers! For 6 - 10 years; places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227.
Cost: £3.95 per child with Advantage Card*
Christmas and New Year at Braywick
Braywick, Maidenhead Park will be open to the public over the Christmas and New Year period, with ample free parking. (Please note that Braywick Park car park barriers are locked at 9pm.) Why not exercise off some of that Christmas pudding with a walk to spot some of the winter wildlife that makes its home in the Park?
If you would like copies of Braywick Nature Trail or Tree Trail leaflets, please contact the Countryside Service on 01628 777440 or by e-mail at bnc@rbwm.gov.uk
* Non Advantage Card holders are charged a daily entry fee of 80p per Adult and 60p per Junior
Braywick Nature Centre, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1UU
Tel: 01628 777440
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