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Summer Nature Session

Explore the wonderful wildlife of the Wittenham Clumps with our immersive nature session, as we bring the natural world to life.  Our Summer Nature Day explores the magnificent Earth Trust landscape, investigating wildlife both big and small on our very own endangered chalk meadows, woodlands and wetlands.  Spending time in nature isn’t just fun – it’s essential! Being in the outdoors brings confidence, improves focus, and enhances wellbeing, awakening a sense of wonder and helps children to develop a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.

The morning starts with foraging for wild food that connects us with nature – and if the weather’s on our side, we will use the foods in the afternoon to cook up a wild storm!  Our Education Tutor Sarah will take you on a guided walk – where you will become Nature Detectives – finding clues to track down the hidden animals of Earth Trust in our meadows and woodlands.  We finish our exploration with some wild art before heading back to the Earth Trust gardens for lunch.

The afternoon session is based in our beautiful gardens where you will continue your wild exploration.  Will you find out how out native plants have been used for medicine, or make a wild flower bookmark?  Will you get close up to minibeasts using our microscopes?  Perhaps you will have a go at pond dipping and maybe find a smooth newt? We will finish around our fire pit, where we will make some seasonal foods from the foraged plants around Earth Trust – a perfect end to a day of exploration and learning.  Your child will leave Earth Trust inspired and eager to learn more.

What’s in store?

🌳 Habitat Exploration – Meadow sweeping and minibeast hunts

🎨 Wild Art – Create nature-inspired masterpieces using foraged materials.

💧 Pond Dipping – Explore the hidden world of aquatic life.

🔬 Science – Use microscopes to see minibeasts like never before.

🍎 Foraging – Hunt out seasonal foods growing in our countryside in summer

🥘 Cooking – Seasonal foods cooked over the camp fire

🥗 Medicine – Learn how plants have been used over the centuries to cure and help people

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Time: 10am – 2:30pm
Ages: 7-11 years
Location: Earth Trust Centre
Price: £13.20 per ticket (free for accompanying adults)

Spaces are limited and may sell out quickly.

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Important information

• Suitable for adults and children between 7-11 years old.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (this isn’t a drop-off event). You are responsible for the safety of your children at all times
• This session involved climbing Round Hill; reasonable fitness is required
• Please dress for outdoor exploration – long sleeved tops and trousers are recommended
• Please bring a packed lunch and snacks for the 45 minute lunch break.
• Our Session Leaders are trained First Aiders and all adult helpers are DBS checked
• Please arrive by 9:45am for a prompt start, as the day-long session takes place in various locations.
• The Welcome Hub cafe serving hot drinks and snacks will be open from 10.00-3.00pm
• Please note you only have to book tickets for children, adults attend free and do not have to reserve a space

Parking: Ample free parking is available at Earth Trust Centre

Photos: May be taken at this session for our reporting and marketing. If you’d rather not be in these, please let the team know on the day.

Queries: If you have any questions, just email the team at [email protected]

 

Cancellation policy

By booking a visit with Earth Trust you are agreeing to and accepting the following terms and conditions:

1. Booking prices and payments

You agree to the price of your visit stated in your confirmation letter from Earth Trust.

2. Cancellations and changing your booking

If you need to change your booking you must notify the Earth Trust’s Environmental Education Team by email ([email protected]) as soon as possible. The Team will then discuss the request which may be subjected to a revised cost.

If for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as you can. For visits cancelled within one month of the visit date, we will charge 50% of the anticipated price. We will charge the full price if visits are cancelled within 14 working days of the planned visit.

Under exceptional circumstances, Earth Trust reserves the right to cancel the booking at any time. We will endeavour to accommodate you on an alternative date, but Earth Trust shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained arising out of such circumstances.

Without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to it, Earth Trust can refuse bookings from any party due to any outstanding debts, damages or previous non compliance with Earth Trust’s terms and conditions.