Countryside events
This year Fareham Borough Council's Countryside Service are running a range of events including our popular willow craft workshops.
Willow Birdhouse
Learn to make a decorative birdhouse using basketry techniques. Please note: this session is quite hard on the hands and therefore may not be suitable for all.
- Thursday 26 February, 9:30am-3:30pm at United Reformed Church, Fareham
- Tickets are £30 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.
Willow obelisk
Grow your beans up this attractive obelisk.
- Thursday 14 May, 10am-2pm at United Reformed Church, Fareham
- Tickets are £30 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.
Great and Little Posbrook Farm – Natural History Walk
- Thursday 2 April, 10am-1.30pm
- Tickets are £3 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.
A circular route on the western margins of the River Meon (approx.3 miles). A variety of habitats and wildlife can be encountered on this important section of the Meon. We should also encounter some spring migrant bird species. Please bring suitable footwear and refreshments.
- Meeting point: Titchfield Community Centre Car Park, off Mill Street
- What3Words: reservoir.boggles.smiles
- Postcode: PO14 4TJ
Anson Grove and Portchester Common - Butterfly and Wildflower Walk
- Friday 12 June, 10am-12.30pm
- Tickets are £3 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.
Join our ranger team looking at butterflies and wildflowers which occur at Anson Grove and 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
- Meeting point: entrance steps to Anson Grove open space (opposite the Anson Grove T junction)
- What3Words: foil.dock.acting
- Postcode: PO16 8JG
Bushy Land, Whiteley – Treemendous Trees!
- Thursday 30th July
- Session 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
- Session 2: 1.30pm-3pm
- This event is FREE but must be booked by calling 01329 236100 - limited to 12 children per session
An interactive event primarily aimed at children (recommended age range 5-8 years). Join our ranger team in an exploration of all things Trees.
All children to be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point: Sweethills Crescent Open Space (play area)
- What3Words: apparatus.suits.framework
- Postcode: PO15 7EJ
Hedgerow basket
Forage for berries with this basket made with hedgerow materials.
- Thursday 24 September, 9:30am-3:30pm at United Reformed Church, Fareham
- Tickets are £30 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.
Willow wreath
Make a traditional wreath from scratch and decorate it with natural materials.
- Thursday 3 December, 10am-2pm at United Reformed Church, Fareham
- Tickets are £30 per person and bookable by calling 01329 236100.