Join us for an evening stroll through the woodlands and along the Basingstoke Canal to see what wildlife we encounter! We invite you wander the trails of Wellesley Woodlands with us during this 1.5 hour walk along the Basingstoke Canal, across a small patch of heathland and into the woodland before heading back to the
Join us at Wellesley Woodlands and take part in some very special Drawing on Location workshops outside, hosted by artist and Paint Your 'Art Out tutor, Amanda Buchan, in collaboration with the West End Centre. This workshop is focused on guided drawing in the open air, giving you the opportunity to work directly from the
During this two-part course, in collaboration with the West End Centre, you will develop landscape-painting compositions, investigating the landscape around you. You will learn about composition in situ, sketching ideas and importance, paint application, tonal appreciation, how to create the effect of distance and colour mixing techniques. Fatima will explain about how acrylics and water/oil
During this two-part course, in collaboration with the West End Centre, you will develop landscape-painting compositions, investigating the landscape around you. You will learn about composition in situ, sketching ideas and importance, paint application, tonal appreciation, how to create the effect of distance and colour mixing techniques. Fatima will explain about how acrylics and water/oil
We invite you to listen and look out for bats during a guided walk through Wellesley Woodlands. We will bring some bat detectors to alter the audible frequency of bat calls so that we can hear them as we walk. The walk will occur just before dusk when bats are out foraging at their peak.
All day Nature Watch event! Join us for a huge bioblitz of Wellesley Woodlands as we spot as much wildlife as we can in one day. Activities to include wildlife walks, nature crafts, face painting. A refreshment van selling hot/cold drinks and snacks will also be on site. Booking essential at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-watch-at-wellesley-woodlands-2021-tickets-166904163847
Join us for a leisurely 1.5-2 hour walk in the woodlands for some Fungi fun! Search for fungus growing on trees, growing on deadwood and amongst the forest floor. Eric Janke from the Hampshire Fungus Recording Group will be leading this guided walk through the woodlands to share his expertise on the wonderful world of
Join us for some Christmas themed activities in the woodlands! This is a family activity, ideal for children aged 5-12 years of age, accompanied by an adult. Start off on a scavenger hunt to find what Christmas items the naughty elf on the shelf has taken and hidden around the woodland! There will then be
Join us on for some fun outdoor wreath making, using natural materials such as pine branches, laurel, willow, hazel, holly & pinecones to create some festive wreaths! The session will last up to an hour where you will be able to create a simple, elegant Christmas wreath from naturally sourced materials. For those coming as
Join us to learn how to identify different tree species when they are not in leaf!
Go on an egg-citing walk through Wellesley Woodlands, looking out for the 8 Easter egg pictures that we’ve hidden along the plane and beech trails! Keep your eyes peeled along this 1.5-2km trail and be sure to keep a note of the letters you find on each egg.
Follow the trail map to find answers to the questions Take a picture of your sheet and email to: wellesleywoodlands@tcv.org.uk to be entered into a prize draw for NHBS vouchers . Redeemable at www.nhbs.com Click on the images below to download the Trail Map and Questions:
