Discover the wonders of wildlife this week at Howe Park Wood’s Education Centre.

Week 1: Our theme is Spring has Sprung, and there’s plenty to explore…
•    Find out more about the animals that are born during spring
•    Take part in our animal speedway game
•    Venture around the wood to complete our spring trail 
•    Plus, enjoy our popular colouring activities, perfect for all ages!

Week 2: Our theme is Flowers, Bees and Butterflies…
•    Build a flower and learn how they get their energy to grow
•    Meet our local beekeeper
•    Discover more about pollinators and why they are so important to our world
•    Plus, enjoy our popular colouring activities, perfect for all ages!

All activities in the centre are free and suitable for families. All ages are welcome!

Howe Park Wood is one of the city’s jewels, a tranquil oasis, humming with wildlife and colour. As well as being home to a wide variety of wildlife, Howe Park Wood boasts more than 200 plant species, some so rare that English Nature has designated it a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its wildlife value.

There is free parking available on site, public toilets and Grounds Cafe will be open for refreshments. This event will take place at Howe Park Wood Education Centre, opposite the Westcroft Centre, off of the H7 Chaffron Way. What3Words location pound.trespass.munched. If the car park is full, please park at the Westcroft Centre and walk under the underpass. 

Looking for more? During week 2, you can also pre-book to create a butterfly mobile in our craft tent outside the centre. Please note this is a paid-for. [Click here for more details and booking information.]