What’s On: March
All of our events take place in beautiful woodland at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter and we run many different events throughout the year for families with kids of all ages. We’ve got lots of fun happening in camp during March, including our Grammarcombe at Night event where you can spend the evening bat watching with […]
One for the kids: How to make a Butterfly Feeding Table
Winter can be a dreary time for butterfly enthusiasts. Most butterflies spend the winter months tucked away in an immature life stage – egg, larva, or perhaps pupa. But there are a few species, including Brimstone, Peacock, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell and Comma, that diapause as adults during the winter months, waiting for the first days of spring to mate. […]
Try at home recipe… Banana Oat Cookies
This week, our Wild Tots made Banana Oat Cookies… give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients 2 cups of Oats 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Cinnamon 11/2 tsp Cocoa Powder 1/4 tsp Nutmeg 4 medium ripe bananas 1/3 cup chopped Walnuts Method Pre heat […]
Home Education: Our first week in camp!
We’ve had a fantastic first week with the new Home Education group! We got up to all sorts… campfires, cooking, natural woodwork, making new friends, exploring the forest & more! Mondays are now firmly in the diary for our Home Ed sessions, and we’ve had a great response from children and parents. Hugh who leads […]
What’s On: February
All of our events take place in beautiful woodland at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter and we run many different events throughout the year for families with kids of all ages. We’ve got lots of fun happening in camp during February, including our brand new Spring Term of Wild Tots. We’d love to see you and […]
One for the kids: Winter Garden Wildlife Spotter
Gardens are full of wildlife at all times of the year, even when the weather is cold. Keep an eye on your garden this winter, and see if you can spot any wildlife with this handy worksheet from The Wildlife Trust.
What’s on: Christmas 2019/January
All of our events take place in beautiful woodland at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter and we run many different events throughout the year for families with kids of all ages. We’ve got lots of fun happening in camp during December and January, including our new term of Indoor/Outdoor Wild Tots and the Christmas family Fun […]
Try at home recipe… Snow Balls
This week, our Wild Tots made ‘Snow Balls’… Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients Dried Apricots Dried Prunes Cocoa to taste Desiccated Coconut Method Mix equal amounts of dried fruit Blitz in food processor Add cocoa powder to taste Roll into small balls Roll […]
One for the Kids: Make your own Pine Snow Globe
It’s safe to say that Christmas is just around the corner, and we can start getting plans together and making our homes look a little more festive. Why not start out by using some beautiful pine branches from your garden/Christmas tree/local park to make your very own Snow Globe! The Devon Wildlife Trust have created […]
New Home Education Group
We’re starting a new Home Education Group in a few weeks time, and we want to tell you all about it! Aimed at children aged 6 to 13 years, our Home Education sessions are designed exclusively for those that are home educated. We will be offering an all year round term time outdoor learning environment, using seasonal termly […]