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Easter holiday activities for families at the Ashdown Forest for £8 per child. The events are suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years accompanied by an adult. ​​​Booking required via Eventbrite.

• Wild Wednesday 9th April - Chiffchaffs.

The arrival of Chiffchaffs on the Forest lets us know spring is well underway. We will go in search of. chiffchaffs and discover their distinctive calls.  We will then make our own chiffchaff xylophone out of hazel branches. Expect safe use of saws, drills and hammers and a wildlife walk. Eventbrite link here

• Nature Makers Thursday 10th April - Easter platters and tiny baskets.

Learn how to weave a willow platter for hot cross buns and other holiday treats or for the younger ones make a tiny woven basket with wool.  The session will include a walk to find some willow trees and see what’s happing on the Forest in Spring. Eventbrite link here

• Wild Wednesday 16th April - Nature Babies.

Fun and games to discover the difference between hares and rabbits and how they look after their babies. Find out what to do if you find a baby bird and make some clay animals to take home to paint. Eventbrite link here

• Nature Makers Thursday 17th April - Egg dying and Easter tree.

We will use plants and colourful fabric to dye some eggs and play some egg-cellent games.  Make a seasonal celebration tree and some Spring decorations to add to it. Eventbrite link here