Events

Throughout the year we organise a variety of events including guided walks, workshops and group activities. Whilst we endeavour to run our events as planned, we occasionally have to cancel or rearrange them.

Booking maybe required for our events so we can keep the numbers to manageable levels. You can always contact us beforehand or check our facebook page for the latest information.

Pond dipping

Wildlife walks and events

Walks start on Otley Road at the Public Footpath, opposite the lay by near St James Church. The walks are led by the warden and the duration is about two hours unless otherwise stated.


January 2026

New year’s walk

Saturday 3rd January 1pm-3pm

Meet, Opposite layby by St James church Otley road

Workshop: Coppicing BOOKING ONLY

Saturday 10th January 10am-2pm

Meet, Education centre

Workshop: Winter tree identification BOOKING ONLY

Saturday 24th January 10am-2pm

Meet, Education centre


February 2026

Feed the birds

Saturday 14th February 10am-noon

Meet, Education centre

Workshop: Garden Birdwatching BOOKING ONLY

Saturday 21st February 10am-2pm

Meet, Education centre

National tell a fairy tale day

Thursday 26th February 10am-noon

Meet, Education centre


March 2026

Bird song with Andrew and Paul

Saturday 14th March 10am-noon

Meet, Opposite layby by St James church Otley road

Workshops

Workshops are held at the Education Centre and have limited places. To book a place or for more information contact the Warden. All the workshops are free though donations would be gratefully received.

Group activities

On site guided walks and offsite talks have been given to a variety of groups including local schools and other children’s organisations taking enthusiastic advantage of the facility.

Adult group visits have included naturalist groups, church groups, women’s organisations, photographic and history groups, some returning more than once.