Wynyard Woodland Park’s Nature Detectives club is an ideal chance for youngsters to learn about nature. Meetings are aimed at five to twelve year olds and are held one Saturday every month in the railway carriage. Each month children look at a different topic such as pond life, camouflage, tracks and trails etc.

The session is built around the topic and involves a mix of outdoor activities, environmental games, conservation tasks and art and craft activities all lead by the countryside rangers. Members also receive a monthly fact sheet, which is packed with information, interesting facts and games to play.

Children can build up a file of information, which they can read at home or use as a source of inspiration for further games and activities. There is a two pounds joining fee and club sessions are free. Five to seven year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Parents of older children can stay and join in the sessions if they wish, or may leave their children in the safe hands of the countryside rangers.