Twyford

Children will be able to learn all about nature through a series of Hurst events including Mr Magpie’s Treasure Trail, a cobweb maze and flower planting session as part of the Bugs and Grub sessions at Dinton Pastures later this month.

The Hurst after-school event will feature a countryside ranger led nature session followed by a delicious children’s meal in the Dragonfly Café garden.

The next Hurst Bugs and Grubs event will be on Thursday (May 21) where children will be able to make biodegradable plant pots, sow some seeds, take the planters home and watch the flowers grow in their garden or on their windowsill.

On Tuesday May 26 children will get the chance to try their hand at the Big Nature Games event, taking part in the wildlife games of luck and skill, where unlucky participants could end up stuck in the tricky tangle of the cobweb maze.

The final Hurst Bugs and Grub event will be held on Thursday May 28 when children will race to fill their nest with shiny tokens in the super scavenger hunt.

Lynn Yardley, Hurst countryside ranger, said: “Bugs and Grubs is a fun-filled way of getting youngsters interested in nature as well as learning new skills and enjoying the outdoors. Plus after the craft or nature activity all children who have taken part will be able to tuck in to some tasty dinner from the Dragonfly Café. Why not come along and join us – we’d love to see you!”

All the events start at 5pm at the Dragonfly Café in Dinton Pastures. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the session is £5 per child, which includes the activities, craft materials, a children’s meal and drink, plus a beverage for the accompanying adult.

Wokingham Borough Council ~ Hurst