Spring flowers and woodland sculptures

Spring flowers and woodland sculptures 

Spring brings a riot of colour to the gorge. A carpet of bluebells - dotted with white wild garlic and pink purslane - stretches down to the river and floral scents fill the air.  

As the spring flowers fade; the leaves, ferns and mosses are growing, bringing nearly every shade of green imaginable to the gorge. For a quieter walk, choose to visit outside the school and bank holidays. It’s quite special to be able to explore the gorge as if discovering it for the first time. There’s a new sight, sound or scent around every corner. 

Saturday, May 11th, 11am-1pm - Spring flower survey: Join the ranger for a guided walk to Whitelady Waterfall to survey the wild flowers that flourish at this colourful time of year. Booking essential. 

Tuesday May 28th, 10.30am-1.30pm - Bug home making: Construct a home for all sorts of creepy crawlies. £2 per person, booking advisable. 

Thursday, May 30th, 1.30-3.30pm - Basic green woodworking: Learn how to safely use bushcraft knives and tools to make your own wooden mallet. £3 per mallet, booking advisable. 

Saturday, June 1st, 12.30-3pm - Making mini woodland faces: Create your own mini face sculpture using local wood and basic hand tools. £2 per sculpture, booking advisable. 

Sunday, June 30th, 1-3.30pm - Making wild woodland sculptures: Make a piece of wild art to take home using hand tools, natural materials and your imagination. Create one as a family or make one individually; not just for kids! £5 per sculpture, booking advisable. 

Normal admission applies to events, for more information visit the website or call 01822 820320.