One of the most popular camps IG Sports Coaching run! In IG safari camp the children will be going on a safari journey! We will be looking at all sorts […]
Calling all children with a sense of adventure and a curiosity about the natural world. Do you have a child who loves discovering wildlife? Join our brilliant volunteer reptile surveyor, Lynne Sewell, for a small-group Family Reptile Adventure, where you'll explore the fascinating world of Britain's native reptiles. Lynne knows all the best places to […]
Andy Warhol was born in August and so this month we're celebrating his art with a Warhol themed Paint n Sip! Whether you're inspired by his famous pop-art Marilyn, his […]
This is a rare opportunity to join a small group for a twilight beaver watch and experience the magic of seeing these remarkable animals living wild. You’ll enjoy a peaceful and immersive evening watching wildlife emerge as day turns to night. Our thriving beaver family has really made themselves at home on site at Heal […]
A relaxed, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills, spend time in nature, and connect with like-minded folk. Come and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in […]
The Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show is a one-day celebration of food, farming, and of course, cheese! Held on the second Saturday each September at the West Woodlands Showground, Frome, the show dates back to 1861 and now attracts over 18,000 visitors. With more than 11 competition sections, including Livestock, Equine, Horticulture, and the prestigious […]
Autumn is a time of movement and change in the bird world. Migrants arrive from the north to spend the winter here, while summer visitors begin their journeys south. Hedgerows are alive with activity as birds feast on the season’s berries, and grasslands and wetlands provide vital feeding grounds for both resident and passing species. […]
Consider the Wondrous opens with festival Director Gareth Howell-Jones explaining how Consider the Wondrous came about, why it’s in Frome, what it is for, and what he hopes the project can begin to achieve. He’ll talk too about the simple but radical way of looking squarely at nature that underpins his books Do Not Call […]
“As cities grow, the danger is not only ecological but emotional... If we want a future that is not only liveable but meaningful, we must learn to care differently. That begins by paying attention – to the cracks in the pavements, the stories in trees, the silence that follows loss.” JC Niala Did you know […]
Horatio has always been a lover and close observer of nature. In 2018 he had a mental breakdown; he was fully, psychotically delusional. He wrote about that experience with great bravery in Heavy Light, and a wonderfully generous and informative guide to mental health and the paths to recovery in Your Journey, Your Way. Mental health is […]
Join urban naturalist and Wild Pavements author Amanda Tuke for a pavement plant prowl and hear some of the fascinating stories behind the urban plants we can find on our very doorsteps. What wonders might she discover in the famous leat running down Cheap St? What other hidden marvels do we ignore every day? Please note: […]
Rosa grew up in Peru with the rainforest as her back garden, learning its lessons from her grandmother, a native healer in natural medicine. Now as a biologist and conservationist, she re-explores the Amazon with a unique blend of scientific enquiry and ancient insight.In her book The Spirit of the Rainforest, we meet pink dolphins, […]
