The HERDS is a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world. From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals will sweep through city centres on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, bringing together the worlds of arts and science […]
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this half term! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the […]
Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this half term! A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and we’ll discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, […]
Join the Ranger team in the Visitor Centre to hear about the work they have completed throughout the winter conservation season, their wildlife highlights so far, and their plans for the upcoming months. The talk will be followed by an optional wildlife-spotting walk around some of the key locations on site where conservation work is […]
Come along and join us for our 2nd run of the year here at Stanwick Lakes! You have a choice of running 5k, 10k or even pushing yourself to complete a half-marathon in the beautiful scenery of our lakes. Register now: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/stanwick-lakes-run-series/ It’s a lovely way to promote fitness for physical and mental health as […]
The talk ‘The Peacemaker’ as told by Lynette Hill An overview The Peacemaker - A prophet on a divine mission to create an alliance between warring nations faces his greatest challenge in the monstrous swamp-dwelling, snake-haired magician known as the Tadedaho. How does a man of peace deal with such a creature? The story of […]
Watercolour Painting Workshop Description: Each 2.5 hour session will have a different subject and emphasis. Exploring practical skills from surface preparation to application of paint, tools and use of mediums. We will be exploring a range of techniques to create washes, layers, textures and fine details, looking at different subjects for inspiration each month. You […]
In this five-hour workshop you will make a unique glass piece to fit into a copper frame for your garden. The overall display including the frame measures approximately 10cm x 34cm. You will learn how to cut glass and will have access to a wide range of transparent glass on a clear or opaque white background to make […]