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This year Fareham Borough Council's Countryside Service are running a range of events including a series of guided walks on natural history and our popular willow craft workshops.
Tickets are available by calling: 01329 236100
Date: Thursday 4th May
Time: 10.00a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Forget the bamboo tripod! Grow your plants up a unique and beautiful willow obelisk
Location: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South, Fareham PO16 7DG
Booking: £25
Date: Thursday 1st June
Session 1: 10.00a.m. -12.00p.m.
Session 2: 1.30p.m - 3.30p.m
Join us for a leisurely walk to look at the butterflies and wildflowers which occur at Anson Grove & Portchester Common which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Both sites have a rich flora and fauna.
Owing to the topography there are a few relatively steep slopes to negotiate, so please bear this in mind before booking
Parking: side street parking is available on Anson Grove
Meet point: entrance steps to Anson Grove open space (opposite the Anson Grove T junction)
Postcode: PO16 8JG
Tickets: £3 per person (maximum 12 people per session)
Date: Wednesday 26th July
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Join one of our ranger team on a wildlife walk across Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park. We will be looking at what wildlife has developed since this new park was designed and recording our sightings.
This will be a leisurely walk and will be suitable for most as the terrain is flat. Please bring appropriate clothing for the day as the site offers little shade.
Meet Point: Western Gate car park, off Gosport Road (opposite Marks Road)
Grid ref: SU 5624 0265
Postcode: nearest postcode PO14 2AH
Tickets: £3 per person (maximum 12 people per session)
Date: Thursday 28th September
Time: 9.30a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Make a decorative basket from scratch using hedgerow materials and learn about their properties
Location: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South, Fareham PO16 7DG
Booking: £25
Date: Thursday 7th December
Time: 10.00a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Weave a wreath from willow and decorate it with natural materials
Location: United Reformed Church, Osborn Road South, Fareham PO16 7DG
Booking: £25
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