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Join us on Saturday 26th April at Elfield Nature Park to learn the basics of whittling.

Whittling is the process of using a knife to carve shapes out of raw wood. In this introductory session you will learn the basic skills needed to be able to enjoy this relaxing craft form.

You will learn how to hold the knife correctly, optimum seating positions and how to hold your material to give you the best technique. You will then have time to put your skills to practice making items that you can take away with you.

This is an introductory session designed for those with no previous experience.

This event is part of our outdoor learning programme which is designed to help people learn more about their local parks and the natural environment.Booking is essential. This workshop is an adult-only session. All participants must be aged 18 years or over.

There are no toilets available at Elfield Nature Park. Elfield Nature Park is a closed site that has uneven ground, steps and steep slopes. This session will involve some walking around the site and sitting on log stumps. Please get in touch on outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com if you require any accessibility support or to request a hearing loop.

ParkID:1896 Categories:1857, Age:Adults only.

If you've ever wanted to find out how to identify the bugs and insects that we find in our gardens and parks, then this workshop is a great opporunity to explore the different habitats of Walton Lake. In this practial adults-only workshop, you will have the chance to try different bug hunting techniques to find the minibeasts that live in the grasslands surrounding Walton Lake.

Our team will speak about the different habitats we have created at this site and how The Parks Trust are helping to encourage more biodiversity.

Booking is essential. This workshop is an adult-only session. All participants must be 18 years or over.

There are no toilets or refreshments available at this site. The ground may be uneven and muddy in places. We will be venturing off the main paths into long grass. To be able to see all of the bugs you may need to crouch or bend. Please get in touch on outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com if you require any accessibility support or to request a hearing loop.

ParkID:1946 Categories:1857,2383 Age:Adults only.

After a couple of year's absence, and due to popular demand, Moth Night is back on Thursday 29th May 2025!

During this event we will be setting up a "moth trap" (a light box which attracts moths) so that we can get up close and personal with some of the night-flying moths of MK! Our local expert and volunteer will be leading discussions, giving information and helping to identify the species that we trap. The moths will be kept in the box overnight and released early the next morning after they have been recorded for the global database, helping us know more about population trends across the globe.

This workshop will be taking place entirely outside (please wear appropriate clothing for the temperature), however we do have access to the indoor toilet facilities which includes a disabled toilet. There are paved paths leading to the Education Centre, however we will likely be stationed on a grassy patch where the ground can be slightly uneven with a very slight gradient. We will be stationed at the moth trap, not moving around very much. There are some picnic benches nearby, but we are also able to bring along small pop-up chairs and stools if requested in advance. Toilets are available at this location. The nearest place for refreshments is the Westcroft Centre. A hearing loop is available on request also, please contact us on outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com for any further accessibility information or support.

This workshop is suitable for anyone age 12+ with an interest in wildlife. All under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Booking is essential.

ParkID:1904 Categories:1857,2384,2383 Age:Adults and accompanied children 12 years and over