February Fun… indoors or out. The first school holiday of the year and a bit or sun and freshening air makes for lively kids, eager for a run around. As usual we have a week packed full of things to do and places to explore. Running round the maze will keep them warm, there are…
We’re full of Family Fun at half term … Can you help make the best welcome for all to the Gardens? We are recruiting volunteers to support us deliver fun and friendly craft and outdoor activities next week. (Monday 20th Feb – Friday 24th 11-3.30) All week children and their grown-ups will explore our 10…
It may be the UK’s smallest bird, but it was easy to see this afternoon in the Gardens. Working down in the Spinney, Volunteer and Trustee Bill shared some time with the beautiful little bird (Regulus regulus). It washed itself at the edge of the pond and flitted about, apparently happily at home with us…
Tree Dressing Day:A tree is not just for Christmas, but for … We have over 130 mature trees in the Gardens. Most of which are important enough to have Tree Preservation Orders on them. Caring for them and keeping them in good shape – literally – is a responsibility we are proud to be able…
Learn about bats and how to welcome them to you Garden.. with BrumBats. As well as our regular half term activities we welcome, BrumBats, the Birmingham and Black Country volunteer group, who support bat care and conservation. They will be around to talk about and show us the wonders of our night time fliers. This…
Leading UK bee expert, Steven Falk, returns to take us on another bug hunt and bee walk around the Gardens. On Sunday 21st August, 12.30 – 4.30 Steven will check up on our solitary bee boxes and take you on a journey through their life cycle. On his last visit we spotted 19 different wild…
Sunday 21st August, 12.30-4pm Leading UK bee expert, Steven Falk, returns to take us on another bug hunt and bee walk around the Gardens. We spotted 19 different wild bee species last time. Will our new solitary bee nest and flower area have encouraged more? Suitable for children and adults alike Normal entry prices Cafe…