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 […]
Meet the Wild Tots Team: Dave
Our Autumn Wild Tots term is almost coming to an end, so before the Winter Term begins, we’d love for you to meet another member of our fabulous team here in the woods… Dave. He tells us a bit about himself, his hobbies, and life with us in camp! I’m an outdoors enthusiast who is […]
Try at home recipe… Welsh Cakes
This week, our Wild Tots made Welsh Cakes… Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients 8 spoons of self-raising flour 4 spoons of butter 2.5 spoons of sugar pinch of cinnamon raisins Method Crumble butter, sugar and flour together Add raisins or use them to […]
WHAT’S ON: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
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 November and December, including our new term of Wild Tots and the Christmas family Fun Day! We’d love […]
Try at home recipe…Toffee Apples
This month, our Wild Tots made Toffee Apples…. getting some practise in ready for Bonfire Night! Give this recipe a go, and send in a photo for us to share on Facebook! Ingredients Apples Brown Sugar Method Peel and quarter apples Toast over the fire until sticky Dip into brown sugar and toast over the […]
Meet the Wild Tots Team: Beccy
Our Autumn Wild Tots term has just begun, meet the fabulous team behind our Outdoor Toddler Group! They tell us what they love most about the woodland, and how it all began! This week we meet Beccy, who teaches Wild Tots on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings… I am mostly involved with Wild Tots, but can be […]
One for the kids: Make your own Bat Box
There are estimated to be more than 15 million gardens in the UK, covering an area greater than all of the UK’s nature reserves combined. Our gardens and public green spaces are vitally important habitats for wildlife, including bats. The UK is home to 18 species of bat, the largest being the noctule which weighs the same as four […]