What's On in Your Parks
Howe Park Wood Open Mornings May Half Term
Tuesday 30 May
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9:30am-12:30pm
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Free
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Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult
Linford Eats
Thursday 01 June
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5-8pm
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Free
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Suitable for all ages
Discover Nature Day: 8-10 year olds
Friday 02 June
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10:00 - 15:00
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£22.50
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Suitable for children 8-10 years
Love Nature Day
Saturday 01 July
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11am to 4pm
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Free
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Suitable for all ages
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Come along for a cuppa, a chat or a gentle guided walk, surrounded by friendly people at the 5 Ways Café in Great Linford Manor.FreeTuesday 13 June 20235 Ways Cafe at St. Andrew's ChurchGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Come along for a cuppa, a chat or a gentle guided walk, surrounded by friendly people at the 5 Ways Café in Great Linford Manor.FreeTuesday 27 June 20235 Ways Cafe at St. Andrew's ChurchGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Join the African Diaspora Foundation for their annual family event celebrating the heritage, culture and fabulous food from Africa.FreeSaturday 01 July 2023African Diaspora FestivalCampbell ParkMore Info
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Albert French Day commemorates Rifleman Albert French who died aged 16 in the First World War and serves as a rememberance to all those who served.FreeThursday 15 June 2023Albert French DayMilton Keynes RoseMore Info
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Enjoy the apples and autumnal crafts in the community orchard at Woughton on The Green.FreeSaturday 21 October 2023Apple DayMore Info
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Did you know Great Linford Manor Park is home to a collection of exotic trees, known as an arboretum? Join our knowledgeable staff on this guided walk around the trees and hear stories about their origins and the folklore surrounding them£3LimitedThursday 22 June 2023Around the World in 12 TreesGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Did you know Great Linford Manor Park is home to a collection of exotic trees, known as an arboretum? Join our knowledgeable staff on this guided walk around the trees and hear stories about their origins and the folklore surrounding them£3AvailableFriday 04 August 2023Around the World in 12 TreesGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Would you like to learn more about bats? Come along to our bat walk at Caldecotte Lake to search for bats and learn all about them! This guided walk will take place on Monday 10th July at Caldecotte LakeFrom£1Sold OutMonday 10 July 2023Bat Walk: Caldecotte LakeCaldecotte LakeMore Info
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Join us for a guided walk around the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve on Friday 16th June as we search for bats and learn more about themFrom£1Sold OutFriday 16 June 2023Bat Walk: Floodplain ForestFloodplain Forest Nature ReserveMore Info
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Did you know that you can spot bats across most of our parks in Milton Keynes? Hear our tips on how to spot them and learn more about these fascinating animals on this guided walk around Furzton Lake on Friday 18th AugustFrom£1Sold OutFriday 18 August 2023Bat Walk: Furzton LakeFurzton LakeMore Info
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We're celebrating International Bat Night on Saturday 26th AugustFrom£1Sold OutSaturday 26 August 2023Bat Walk: International Bat NightLinford Lakes Nature ReserveMore Info
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Our Bat Walks are a fantastic chance to see these nocturnal animals in action and learn all about them as we take you into the parks after sunsetFrom£1Sold OutMonday 12 June 2023Bat Walk: Shenley WoodShenley WoodMore Info
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Did you know we have several species of bats here in Milton Keynes? Join this Bat Walk at Stony Stratford Nature Reserve on Monday 11th September to discover more about these fascinating animals from our guide, who will help you spot them in flight! Pre-booking is essentialFrom£1AvailableMonday 11 September 2023Bat Walk: Stony Stratford Nature ReserveStony Stratford Nature ReserveMore Info
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Come and visit Howe Park Wood this summer for our family-friendly bug hunting sessions! Our Outdoor Learning Team will equip you with a net, bug pot and ID sheet to see what tiny creatures are thriving around the park£1.50AvailableThursday 01 June 2023Bug Hunting at Howe Park WoodHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Get into the festive spirit and join us for our annual carolling event, held at the Tree Cathedral.Sunday 10 December 2023Carols at the Cathedral 2023Tree CathedralMore Info
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A fantastic 10km riverside run through the less well-known parkland of north Milton Keynes. The evening run starts at 18:30 near the Wolverton House Pub, and finishes at 20:30 at the Pub.£20+Thursday 15 June 2023Cattle Creep 10KOuse Valley ParkMore Info
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Celebrate Halloween in style! A fantastic 10km riverside run through the less well-known parkland of north Milton Keynes.£15+Thursday 26 October 2023Cattle Creepy 10KOuse Valley ParkMore Info
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Throw your hands up in the air and have a great day!From£49.90Saturday 27 May 2023Colour Obstacle RushWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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Help take care of your local parks at a community litter pick.FreeMonday 30 October 2023Community Litter Pick: Broughton BrookBroughton BrookMore Info
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Help take care of your local parks by joining our community litter pick.FreeTuesday 30 May 2023Community Litter Pick: Kents HillKents Hill ParkMore Info
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Help take care of your local ancient woodland.FreeMonday 31 July 2023Community Litter Pick: Linford WoodLinford WoodMore Info
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Help take care of your local parks by joining one of our community litter picks.FreeTuesday 29 August 2023Community Litter Pick: Lodge LakeLodge LakeMore Info
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Help take care of your local parks at our Community Litter Picks.FreeMonday 14 August 2023Community Litter Pick: Stanton LowStanton Low ParkMore Info
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Himalayan balsam originates from the Himalayas and was introduced to the UK in 1839Saturday 27 May 2023Community Volunteering: Himalayan Balsam RemovalNorth Loughton Valley ParkMore Info
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Ragwort is a poisonous plant (often considered a weed) that can be particularly dangerous to livestock and horses if eatenAvailableSaturday 29 July 2023Community Volunteering: Ragwort RemovalFloodplain Forest Nature ReserveMore Info
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Stonepit Field was created to help with flood management of the surrounding area by having ponds that fill with the excells water in wet monthsSold OutSaturday 24 June 2023Community Volunteering: Seed CollectionStonepit FieldMore Info
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FreeSaturday 25 November 2023Community Volunteering: Tree PlantingMiddletonMore Info
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Join us at the Milton Keynes Rose in Campbell Park and celebrate our community together.FreeFriday 14 July 2023Disability Awareness DayMilton Keynes RoseMore Info
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Do you know an 11-13 year old who is interested in the natural world and would like to get hands-on experience with wildlife? Secure them a place on our upcoming Discover Nature Day at Howe Park Wood on 24th July£22.50AvailableMonday 24 July 2023Discover Nature Day: 11-13 year oldsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Do you know a 13-15 year old who is interested in the natural world and would like to get hands-on experience with wildlife? Secure them a place on our upcoming Discover Nature Day at Howe Park Wood on 7th Aug£22.50AvailableMonday 07 August 2023Discover Nature Day: 13-15 year oldsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Do you know an 8 to 10 year old who is interested in the natural world and would like to get hands-on experience with wildlife? Secure them a place on our upcoming Discover Nature Day at Howe Park Wood on 2nd June£22.50AvailableFriday 02 June 2023Discover Nature Day: 8-10 year oldsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Discover Furzton Lake at a gentle pace on this guided walk.FreeTuesday 15 August 2023Discovery Stroll: Furzton LakeFurzton LakeMore Info
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Discover Magna Park at a gentle pace on this guided walk.FreeTuesday 19 September 2023Discovery Stroll: Magna ParkBroughton Brook Magna ParkMore Info
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Discover the Tree Cathedral at a gentle pace on this guided walk.FreeTuesday 18 July 2023Discovery Stroll: Tree CathedralTree CathedralMore Info
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Discover Willen Lake North at a gentle pace on this guided walk.FreeTuesday 20 June 2023Discovery Stroll: Willen Lake NorthWillen Lake NorthMore Info
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Our popular Fossil hunting event is back but this time we're heading to a different park£5AvailableSaturday 19 August 2023Fossil Hunting at Stonepit FieldStonepit FieldMore Info
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Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of Great Linford Manor Park.FreeSaturday 16 September 2023Great Linford Heritage CelebrationGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Have you ever wondered about the history of Great Linford Manor Park? Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this ancient site. Suitable for adults.FreeFriday 09 June 2023Great Linford Manor Park Guided WalkGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Have you ever wondered about the history of Great Linford Manor Park? Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this ancient site. Suitable for adults.FreeSunday 28 May 2023Great Linford Manor Park Guided WalkGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Join The Parks Trust to celebrate Heritage Open Days at various parks across the city.Free08/09/2023 - 17/09/2023Heritage Open DaysMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.FreeTuesday 30 May 2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings May Half TermHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.FreeWednesday 31 May 2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings May Half TermHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.FreeThursday 01 June 2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings May Half TermHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free25/07/2023 - 27/07/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free01/08/2023 - 03/08/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free08/08/2023 - 10/08/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free15/08/2023 - 17/08/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free22/08/2023 - 24/08/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore natural artefacts and take part in nature-themed challenges and self-guided trails.Free29/08/2023 - 31/08/2023Howe Park Wood Open Mornings Summer HolidaysHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Relax with family and friends this summer at our mini foodie event!FreeThursday 01 June 2023Linford EatsGreat Linford Manor ParkMore Info
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Join us for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate Nature Day!FreeSaturday 01 July 2023Love Nature DayHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and join us for national 'Make a Difference Day' by getting involved in this Community Volunteering task to help your local parks and wildlifeAvailableSaturday 28 October 2023Make A Difference Day 2023Floodplain Forest Nature ReserveMore Info
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Annual community pride festival returns with entertainment from a variety of artists, live music, comedians, Drag Queens and cabaret.FreeSaturday 09 September 2023Milton Keynes Pride FestivalCampbell ParkMore Info
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The Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon returns for 2023 on the 10th of December to celebrate its 10th Anniversary!£26+Sunday 10 December 2023MK Winter Half MarathonWillen Lake NorthWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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The MK10K Race Series is a 1-lap course taking place bi-monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month. The series will start at 18:00 and finish at 20:00 at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes near the Events Lawn.£10+Tuesday 04 July 2023MK10K Run SeriesWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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The MK10K Race Series is a 1-lap course taking place bi-monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month. The series will start at 18:00 and finish at 20:00 at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes near the Events Lawn.£10+Tuesday 07 November 2023MK10K Run SeriesWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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The MK10K Race Series is a 1-lap course taking place bi-monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month. The series will start at 18:00 and finish at 20:00 at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes near the Events Lawn.£10+Tuesday 05 September 2023MK10K Run SeriesWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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Free fun and games at Ashland Lakes in Milton Keynes.FreeMonday 31 July 2023Parkland Play: Ashland LakesAshland LakesMore Info
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Free fun and games at Oakgrove in Milton Keynes.FreeAvailableThursday 03 August 2023Parkland Play: OakgroveMore Info
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Free fun and games at Stony Stratford Millfield in Milton KeynesFreeFriday 04 August 2023Parkland Play: Stony Stratford MillfieldMillfieldMore Info
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Free fun and games at Waterhall Park in Milton Keynes.FreeTuesday 01 August 2023Parkland Play: Waterhall ParkWaterhall ParkMore Info
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Free fun and games at Whitehouse Park in Milton Keynes.FreeWednesday 02 August 2023Parkland Play: Whitehouse ParkMore Info
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Get active at Broughton Brook on this free fun run.FreeSunday 02 July 2023Parks & Run: Broughton BrookMore Info
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Head to Caldecotte Lake to take part in June's Parks & Run event.FreeSunday 04 June 2023Parks and Run: Caldecotte LakeCaldecotte LakeMore Info
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Head to Furzton Lake for this month's free fun run in the parks.FreeSunday 01 October 2023Parks & Run: Furzton LakeFurzton LakeMore Info
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Take part in the final Parks & Run of 2023 at Ouzel Valley Park.FreeSunday 03 December 2023Parks & Run: Ouzel Valley ParkOuzel Valley ParkMore Info
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Run through one of Milton Keynes' ancient woodlands at this month's event.FreeSunday 03 September 2023Parks & Run: Shenley WoodShenley WoodMore Info
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Head to Willen Lake North for this month's free fun run.FreeSunday 05 November 2023Parks & Run: Willen Lake NorthWillen Lake NorthMore Info
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Come and visit Howe Park Wood this May Half Term on Tuesday and Wednesday for our guided family-friendly pond dipping sessions to discover what amazing minibeasts are lurking beneath the water£5AvailableTuesday 30 May 2023Pond Dipping at Howe Park WoodHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and visit Howe Park Wood this May Half Term on Tuesday and Wednesday for our guided family-friendly pond dipping sessions to discover what amazing minibeasts are lurking beneath the water£5Sold OutWednesday 31 May 2023Pond Dipping at Howe Park WoodHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Help beat cancer by taking part in Cancer Reseach UK's Race for Life this JuneFrom£1010/06/2023 - 11/06/2023Race for LifeWillen Lake SouthMore Info
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Find out about the Romans and their way of life at Bancroft Roman Villa.FreeSunday 27 August 2023Roman DayNorth Loughton Valley ParkMore Info
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Dare to venture into the woods on our spooky Halloween trail? Join us for a frightful evening at Campbell Park.£7.50Friday 27 October 2023Spooky Halloween WalksCampbell ParkMore Info
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Keep your family entertained this Summer Holiday with our Stories in the Park event at Broughton Brook Magna Park on Saturday 29th July£5AvailableSaturday 29 July 2023Stories in the Park Broughton BrookBroughton Brook Magna ParkMore Info
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Keep your family entertained this October Half Term with our Stories in the Park event at Linford Wood on Saturday 7th October£5AvailableSaturday 07 October 2023Stories in the Park Linford WoodLinford WoodMore Info
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The hedgehog is one of the fastest disappearing animals in the UK, with a third of the population being lost since 2000£3AvailableMonday 02 October 2023Talk: Our Hedgehog HabitatsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Our volunteers are pivotal to enabling The Parks Trust to carry out important work in our parks£3AvailableTuesday 12 September 2023Talk: Wildlife in The Parks Through the Lens of our VolunteersHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers£1LimitedThursday 01 June 2023Tree TotsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers£1AvailableThursday 08 June 2023Tree TotsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers£1AvailableThursday 15 June 2023Tree TotsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers£1AvailableThursday 22 June 2023Tree TotsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Outdoor nature play has many proven benefits for pre-schoolers£1AvailableThursday 29 June 2023Tree TotsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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To commemorate World Environment Day, we are hosting a guided walk on 5th June to explore the complex relationship between humans and nature throughout Milton Keynes and how this is evolving with the growth of the city£5AvailableMonday 05 June 2023Walk & Talk: Caring for Humans and Wildlife in our ParksWillen Lake NorthMore Info
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Howe Park Wood is one of three ancient woodlands in our care and a site of special scientific interest£5AvailableFriday 06 October 2023Walk & Talk: Caring for our WoodlandsHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Foraging is becoming increasingly popular in the UK as people look for new ways to connect with the outdoors£5LimitedSaturday 09 September 2023Walk & Talk: Intro to identifying common edible plantsOuzel Valley ParkMore Info
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To celebrate World Rivers Day, we will be tracing the River Ouzel and learning about the wildlife that the waterways and the park supports£5AvailableMonday 25 September 2023Walk & Talk: Intro to Waterhall Park and the River OuzelWaterhall ParkMore Info
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Come and join us for a beginners session on Winter Tree ID on Tuesday 28th November£5AvailableTuesday 28 November 2023Walk & Talk: Intro to Winter Tree ID 2023Campbell ParkMore Info
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Discover more about bees, butterflies and other British pollinators, and the plants that they rely on at this guided walk of Campbell Park on Saturday 10th June at 11am£5AvailableSaturday 10 June 2023Walk & Talk: Introduction to pollinatorsCampbell ParkMore Info
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Come along to this walk and talk at Campbell Park on 19 July to learn how to identify the trees in our parks by their leaf, bark, bud and blossom£5AvailableWednesday 19 July 2023Walk & Talk: Tree ID in Summer - Campbell ParkCampbell ParkMore Info
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Join our 5 mile walk around Caldecotte Lake and the Ouzel Valley.From£1AvailableThursday 02 November 2023Women's Walking Network: Caldecotte LakeCaldecotte LakeMore Info
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Up next for the Women’s Walking Network is a visit to Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve in the Ouse Valley£1AvailableThursday 01 June 2023Women's Walking Network: Floodplain ForestFloodplain Forest Nature ReserveMore Info
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A 4.5 mile guided walk around Furzton and Teardrop Lakes.£1AvailableThursday 05 October 2023Women's Walking Network: Furzton LakeFurzton LakeMore Info
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We wrap our Women’s Walking Network programme with a lovely winter walk through Howe Park Wood, along Tattenhoe Valley, and around Furzton Lake£1AvailableThursday 07 December 2023Women's Walking Network: Howe Park WoodHowe Park WoodMore Info
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This month's 4 mile walk explores Loughton Valley Park, home of the Concrete Cows.£1AvailableThursday 06 July 2023Women's Walking Network: Loughton Valley ParkNorth Loughton Valley ParkMore Info
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Come along to this month's 5 mile hike through Shenley Wood.£1AvailableThursday 03 August 2023Women's Walking Network: Shenley WoodShenley WoodMore Info
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Join our 4-mile walk around the Ouse Valley.£1AvailableThursday 07 September 2023Women's Walking Network: Stony Stratford Nature ReserveStony Stratford Nature ReserveMore Info
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Come and explore the beautiful Caldecotte Lake with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on our Woof Walk£1AvailableSaturday 25 November 2023Woof Walk: Caldecotte LakeCaldecotte LakeMore Info
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Come and explore the beautiful Furzton Lake with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on our Woof Walk£1AvailableSaturday 26 August 2023Woof Walk: Furzton LakeFurzton LakeMore Info
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Come and explore the ancient woodland of Howe Park Wood with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on our Woof Walk£1AvailableSaturday 28 October 2023Woof Walk: Howe Park WoodHowe Park WoodMore Info
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Come and explore the ancient woodland of Linford Wood with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on this guided walk£1AvailableSaturday 30 September 2023Woof Walk: Linford WoodLinford WoodMore Info
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Come and explore the beautiful North Loughton Valley Park with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on our Woof Walk£1AvailableSaturday 29 July 2023Woof Walk: North Loughton Valley ParkNorth Loughton Valley ParkMore Info
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Come and explore the beautiful ancient woodland, Shenley Wood with your dog on Saturday 24th June£1Sold OutSaturday 24 June 2023Woof Walk: Shenley WoodShenley WoodMore Info
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Come and explore the beautiful Stanton Low on Saturday 27th May with your dog and meet other dogs and their owners on our Woof Walk£1Saturday 27 May 2023Woof Walk: Stanton Low Park 2023Stanton Low ParkMore Info
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Can you tell your crickets from your grasshoppers? During this informative workshop on 15th July you will discover how to identify these wonderful insects and get insight into the species that have been found locally£5AvailableSaturday 15 July 2023Workshop: Intro to Crickets and GrasshoppersStonepit FieldMore Info
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Join us for this introductory session to learn some bushcraft skills as a family£20AvailableSaturday 18 November 2023Workshop: Introduction to bushcraft for familiesElfield Nature ParkMore Info
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Are you aged 11-14 years and fascinated about wildlife and the environment? Join our Youth Explorers group to learn more about nature in MK! This five-week immersive course is taught at one of Milton Keynes' most biodiverse parks – Howe Park Wood£25Available14/06/2023 - 12/07/2023Youth Explorers June 2023Howe Park WoodMore Info
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Are you aged 11-14 years and fascinated about wildlife and the environment? Join our Youth Explorers group to learn more about nature in MK! This five-week immersive course is taught at one of Milton Keynes' most biodiverse parks – Howe Park Wood£25Available12/09/2023 - 10/10/2023Youth Explorers September 2023Howe Park WoodMore Info
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