Woodland Nippers

Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!

About Woodland Nippers

Woodland Nippers group is for under 6's along with their parents, relatives or guardians to learn about nature in a fun filled environment.

Please ensure suitable outdoor clothing is worn.

For more information contact Stuart Whittaker - Community Woodland Officer on 0141 634 2673 or email StuartWhittaker@cassiltoun.org.uk

5th April - Little Woodland Homes
We are going to make little woodland houses for fairies and elves.

4th May - Worm Charming in the Park
Find out all about earthworms and read the story of Superworm by Julia Donaldson.

7th June - Flutterby Butterflies
Let's see if we can find any butterflies in the park, learn about a butterfly life cycle with a parachute and come away with your very own art and craft butterfly.

2nd August - Footprints in the Park
What creatures leave their footprints in the park? Also lets leave our own natural little footprint in the park.

6th September - Woodland Creatures
What mini-beasts are shiny and slimy? Lets find out... you will be suprised!

4th October - Autumn Art
Let the woodland come alive with your imagination, be prepared to get mucky!

1st November - Hibernation Time
What things hibernate in Castlemilk Park? Some fly and some are very prickly come along and find out!

6th December - Natural Festive Card Making
Lets go and get natural materials to make a festive card!

Additional Dates: 06 December 2018

While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Woodland Nippers are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment.

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