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School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor
It can be difficult to keep your children busy during the summer holidays, especially with the weather we're having at the moment! Why not bring them to Carymoor Environmental Centre on our 'Wild Wednesdays'?
A Unique Opportunity to Explore Carymoor Nature Reserve
Carymoor is offering local people a unique opportunity to explore the Carymoor Nature Reserve on Saturday 5th May. Explore the nature reserve by following nature trails through the wildlife habitats that have been created on this restored landfill site.
Easter Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Hop along to Carymoor with your children during the Easter holidays for some eggciting family activities, then enjoy some light refreshments, including mini bird's nest eggs for the children, on sale in our education centre.
FREE* Green Skills Workshops at Carymoor in February & March
Come and learn how to lay a hedge, construct a path or weave a willow screen in the beautiful surroundings of Carymoor Environmental Centre near Castle Cary. Includes delicious home-made soup and cake!
Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre this half-term for some Feathery February Fun! Carymoor will be celebrating National Nest Box Week with family activities inspired by our feathered friends!
Crafty Christmas Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Bring the whole family to Carymoor Environmental Centre, Castle Cary on Saturday 10th December between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for some Crafty Christmas Fun!
Stourhead’s Autumn
Sunday 6th November saw the car park at Stourhead packed as visitors from all over the country and beyond came to see the spectacular display of autumn colours. Once again my camera had to be in use.
Live 'n' Deadly - Half Term Fun at Carymoor
Become a deadly detective during October half term and solve a wildlife crime at Carymoor Environmental Centre! Explore our nature reserve to find clues and deduce who's eaten who.
What's an Arboriculturist? Jonathan Astill Aims to Shed Some Light
"Arbolist... look up the word. I don't know, maybe I made it up. Anyway it's an arbo-tree-ist, somebody who knows about trees.” (George W. Bush). Poor old George 'Dubya' wouldn’t be the first person to get a little confused. Perhaps I can explain.
Daubing Day at Carymoor
Carymoor's exciting new classroom - a replica iron-age round-house - will be daubed with a mixture of mud and straw. Take part in our Daubing Day on Saturday 2nd July. Get messy and try your hand at daubing - a fun activity for all the family.
Stourhead in Bloom
Never boring, nearby Stourhead pulls in the crowds for a reason. Enjoy these ten images.
FREE "Go Global" Workshop - Tuesday 10th May
On Tuesday Carymoor is hosting a free 'Go Global' workshop that includes a free buffet lunch! Spaces are still available but booking is required. This informal, informative and fun day at Carymoor will look at how our actions impact on others around the world and what lessons we can learn from other more resourceful cultures.
Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!
Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.
Spring Comes to the Town
As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.
Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies
Jules introduces us to a few of his favourite springtime invertebrate friends and tells us about their habits and personalities as they wake from their winter slumber.
Waxwings in Yeovil - Stunning Shots by Stewart Canham
Stewart Canham has been out with his camera shooting rare birds near Yeovil. Don't miss these super shots - courtesy of climate change.
A White Christmas
Separating many who planned to be together and causing travelling chaos, it still produces magical effects.
Preparing for a Green Christmas at The Growing Space
Preparations for Christmas as a group at The Growing Space, Wincanton's Community and Therapeutic Gardens, get together to make biodegradable Christmas wreaths.
Wacky Caterpillars at Carymoor
Caterpillars come in the most wacky guises, unlikely shapes and colours. Here we see some of the odder-looking varieties you might find in your back garden.
The Early December Snow
A tramp around the town at eight thirty in the morning, 2nd December.
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