If you go down to the dale today...
24 August 2010
Natural England is encouraging children from across Derbyshire to go wild at the Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve (NNR) family picnic on Wednesday 1 September!
Families should bring their own picnic to the event, where kids can take part in a wide range of environmental activities – including environmental art and environmentally-themed games with hoops, bean bags and balls.
Community Outreach Adviser, Paul Maddox, said: “This event provides children with the opportunity to get inspiration from nature to create art. They get to use natural materials to create their own works of art, which they can then take home with them. We also run a wide range of environmentally-themed games – which are designed to get kids really connected with nature.”
The day will run from 11am until 2pm on Wednesday 1 September. Natural England staff and volunteers will be on hand to help. All activities are free and booking is recommended.
Meet at the start of the reserve path at the Monyash end of Dale. Follow the main road out of Bakewell towards Monyash. Park at the side of road where it dips - about half a mile before Monyash, by the public toilets.
The event is suitable for children of all ages and is part of Natural England’s Let’s Go Wild events, which will be held throughout the year at Derbyshire Dales NNR, as it celebrates the International Year of Biodiversity.
To find out more, visit Natural England’s Events Finder
or contact Paul Maddox, Community Outreach Adviser for Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve on 0300 060 4351.
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Notes to editors:
For further information, please e-mail the Natural England Communications team, or call 0300 060 2983. Read our press releases.
Let’s go Wild! are great family days out at England’s finest nature reserves.
Discover some exciting, imaginative ways to explore the great outdoors, and have fun with your family trying out new things together.
Have a look at Our Events page for special family days around the East Midlands– including many during the school holidays - when our staff will be here to welcome you and help you make the most of your visit.
International Year of Biodiversity
2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations – the year that celebrates the diversity of life on Earth, including every plant, animal and micro-organism. Visit the website to find out more.
One Million Children Outdoors
In April 2009, Natural England launched its ‘One Million Children Outdoors’ programme which aims to introduce a million children to the natural world over three years.
About Natural England
Natural England is the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment. Established in 2006 our work is focused on enhancing England’s wildlife and landscapes and maximising the benefits they bring to the public.
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