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   Countryside Events Autumn & Winter 2008-2009 The Celestial Kitchen
Date Event Time
Sunday,
19th October
Funky Fungi

Can’t tell your shaggy ink cap from your wood blewitt? Join expert Tom Kirby on a foray into the mysterious world of mushrooms and toadstools.

Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre
Special interest walk
11.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday,
29th October
Woodland Spooks Trail

Join us if you dare and follow a spooky trail around the wood followed by a creepy craft session in the haunted railway carriage. A children’s event suitable for ages 5-9.

Booking essential. Charge 50p per child
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday,
9th November
Wild Woods

A nature walk in the autumnal splendour of Thorpe Wood Local Nature Reserve.

Please bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes.

Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre
1.00pm - 2.30pm
Sunday,
7th December
Christmas Crafts

A festive drop-in craft session for families. Make cards, Christmas creatures and other crafty things from recycled and natural materials. A small charge will apply for some crafts.

Meet: At the Railway carriage
Family event
11.00 - 3.30pm
Sunday,
21st December
In the Bleak Midwinter

Celebrate the shortest day with tales of long ago, a candle-lit walk and winter warming refreshments.

Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre
Family event
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Sunday,
11th January
Windmill Walk.

Enjoy the woods and farmland on this 6.5mile walk that takes in Embleton and the new windmills near the A689.

Meet: Tilery Wood car park off the A689
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday,
25th January
Four Village Loop

A 6.5mile stroll from Wynyard Woodland park to Thorpe Thewles, Stillington, Whiton and Carlton.
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday,
18th February
Wildlife Fact Finding Mission

How much does a bat weigh? How many hearts has a worm? Join the ranger on a walk around the park and learn the answers to these questions and much more about some of the park’s wildlife inhabitants.

Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre
Kids event
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Sunday,
22nd February
Park to Park Walk

Our popular walk from Wynyard Woodland Park to Billingham Beck Valley Country Park and back again! Approximately 9 miles. Please bring a packed lunch.

Meet: Outside the Visitor Centre
Guided walk
10.30pm - 4.00pm
Sunday,
8th March
Wildlife Gardening for Beginners

Ever wondered how to attract more wildlife into your garden? Get some useful tips and advice from the countryside ranger and you’ll soon have a garden full of wildlife to watch and enjoy from the comfort of your armchair.

Meet: Outside the Railway Carriage
Special interest talk, accessible for all
1.30pm - 3.00pm
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