Forest School
Come join us for an afternoon of family fun in the great outdoors at Mugdock Country Park!
About Forest School
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9th February 2025 16th February 2025 23rd February 2025 plus 4 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 2pm - 4pm | |
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Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Milngavie, Mugdock G62 8EL |
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| £8 + bf | |
| Visit the event website here | |
All events are suitable for children aged 8-12 years and no adults are required.
9th February - Nature's World
Wood louse, red squirrels and woodpeckers. Mugdock is home to many amazing and astounding creatures. Come with the Ranger into the woods and see how many you can find.
16th February - Whittling for Beginners
Come and learn how to use a small knife to create something unique from a piece of wood. No experience necessary. The ranger will guide you to create your fantastic creation. All tools and instruction will be provided and anything you make can be taken home.
23rd February - Picture This!
Stir your imagination and release your creative juices by creating pieces of art on the ground using the natural resources found in our wonderful woods. All art will be left in-situ, however, we encourage you to take photographs of your work and share your creativity.
9th March - Bows and Arrows
Fires need a lot of attention. Let's gather wood, build a fire, light it, and most importantly, keep it lit. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s find out. All instruction will be given by the ranger, who will guide you throught the proccess.
16th March - Bows and Arrows
Are you a budding Robin Hood or would you like to be an Elf from Lord of the Rings? A good start is to make yourself a bow and some arrows. This session will show you how and there will also be time for some target practice too, before you take your bow and arrows home.
23rd March - Nature's World
Our wild things are starting to wake up from hibernation. Come for an afternoon of discovery and learning with our ranger service, who ill help and guide you along the way. You will find out who and what is out and about in our woods and other wild places.
30th March - Wildlife Words - Storymaking, poetry,verse
Nature is a great inspiration. Explore Mugdock’s awe inspiring wild places to stimulate and open the mind. Express the magnificence of the world around about us in word and story. We will be making our way through woodlands and open spaces to gain valuable insight on this creative writing session. You can chose whether you want to share your work in this friendly and supportive environment.
Additional Dates: 16 February 2025, 23 February 2025, 09 March 2025, 16 March 2025, 23 March 2025, 30 March 2025
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