Booking is now open for our next set of Forest School sessions aimed at 2-5 year olds in Rowntree Park. Friday 28th of February- 3rd April 2020 10am-11.30am Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance – see below Magical moments being nurtured in nature It is so important for children, and adults,Continue reading “Forest School Spring Sessions”
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Big Kids Forest School 2020
Join us for monthly Saturday Forest school/bushcraft session aimed at children aged 6 and over. The next available dates are: Saturday 18th of April 1-2.30pm Saturday 16th of May 1-2.30pm SPECIAL event for 5-8 -year-olds We are also running a special session for 5-8 year olds: Saturday 16th May 10.30-11am Those who have beenContinue reading “Big Kids Forest School 2020”
Photograph Competition 2019
A huge thank you to all who entered our Photograph competition that closed at the end of October 2019. We had a lovely range of images showing different aspects of the park. All finalists images will go into a display to be hosted in Rowntree Park reading cafe at the start of 2020. All finalistsContinue reading “Photograph Competition 2019”
Forest School Sessions – 2-5 year olds
Booking is now open for our second set of Forest School sessions aimed at 2-5 year olds in Rowntree Park. Friday 8th of November to Friday 13th of December 2019 10am-11.30am Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance – see below Magical moments being nurtured in nature It is so important forContinue reading “Forest School Sessions – 2-5 year olds”
Rowntree Park History Project
Rowntree Park is so important to many of us, and a great place to spend time together as a family, relax and unwind. The park has changed many times over the years since it’s opening in 1921. We are inviting children aged 6-13 (approx) to join us for an interactive History session about the parkContinue reading “Rowntree Park History Project”
The Dawn Chorus – Bird and Breakfast Event
Join us to hear the dawn chorus in Rowntree Park on Saturday 6th of April 6am-7.30am. We are running a one-off special event to hear the sounds of the day starting. We will watch and listen to birds, there will be some additional activities for children, a stove to keep us warm and we willContinue reading “The Dawn Chorus – Bird and Breakfast Event”
Scarecrow Trail Weekend
The Friends of Rowntree Park hosted our first ‘Scarecrow Trail’ over the weekend of the 7th and 8th of July 2018, and what a fabulous weekend it was! The theme was ‘children’s stories’ and the trail took people around the streets neighbouring the park. The local community produced some wonderful, inventive and awe-inspiring offerings. ToContinue reading “Scarecrow Trail Weekend”
Music in Rowntree Park!
We are excited to announce that 2018 has been the year that we have brought music back to Rowntree park! With regular performances happening through the Spring and summer. Come down, bring a picnic, sit back and enjoy the music! Music was such an important part of Rowntree Park when it first opened. The originalContinue reading “Music in Rowntree Park!”
The Nature Ninja’s return!
After a first successful half term, the Nature Ninja’s are leaping into action for another half term! This after-school club for primary aged children 4-9 (ish) will be running bi-weekly sessions on Thursdays 4pm-5pm In Rowntree Park. Activities and adventures to engage and excite that will include a mix of science, engineering, art and craftsContinue reading “The Nature Ninja’s return!”
Tea and spiced apple cake; rewards after gardening!
10 volunteers came to help plant hundreds of daffodil bulbs this morning, and were rewarded with home-made cake, as well as our normal tea/coffee. I was asked for the recipe for my mum’s spiced apple cake, so here it is (below). Meanwhile, many thanks to all the hard working volunteer gardeners! Spiced apple cake 4ozContinue reading “Tea and spiced apple cake; rewards after gardening!”