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Summer Holiday Sessions of Muddy Boots Outdoor Nature Group with Holly at Devonshire Road for ages 15m to 11 years. Morning & afternoon sessions running for 5 days from 19-23rd Aug Come and re-wild your children in your stunning local nature reserve! Lots of different outdoor nature linked activities for all ages. ?10 per child, ?5 for siblings These sessions are for children from 15m to 11 years. Please book via the HOOP link on the MuddyBoots@DevonshireRoad facebook link below. Any problems finding the link to either Hoop or Muddy Boots at Devonshire Road fb page message me below and I can help. Any questions email me on [email protected] or message me on fb Monday 19th 10am-12.30 Monday 19th 2pm-4.30 Tuesday 20th 10-12.30 Tuesday 20th 2-4.30pm Wednesday 21st 10-12.30 Wednesday 21st 2-4.30pm Thursday 22nd 10-12.30 Friday 23rd 10-12.30 Friday 23rd 2-4.30pm [hoop.co.uk]?/muddy-boots-at-devonshire-road-nature?/

Lovely session making nests with the group and then cooking bread over the fire today with the group. s Some sessions have sold out for this week, but some spaces still available! This week Monday-wed Next week Tues Pm me if you cant get to Muddyboots at Devonshireroad on facebook Alternatively search on hoop for Muddy Boots Easter sessions Holly

Muddy Boots SUNDAY 7th 1.30-3.30pm at the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve SE233SZ(you dont have to stay for the whole session if you get tired!) Come and spend an afternoon at the gorgeous Nature Reserve doing a variety of nature craft activities! Ages from 18m to 12 years. frogs, caterpillars, bees, pond dipping, working with clay, den building, stories and poems. Bring your parents! Drop in session, ?8 per child, ?12 for two.

Do you want something outdoors and nature related to do with your children locally during the Easter Holidays? Holly is back running Easter Holiday Muddy Boots Sessions open to OLDER CHILDREN - (up to and including 12 years) in the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve on Devonshire Road in Forest Hill. SE233SZ. (older and younger children can come together) All children will be able to engage in the activities to differing levels and i will have a range of activities to keep everyone busy. All are welcome to any session especially if siblings (i will have a range of activities that will suit all ages). Nature learning and nature craft, wool craft, tool use, bird spotting, amphibian studies, leaf and bark ID, pond life ID, classifying animals, learning birdsong, nature poems and stories, walks in the woods, possible notebook sewing, being together, hanging out in the meadow, being free, being happy, fresh air.. ALL SESSIONS will include activities plus a woodland walk and a tug of war in the meadow (grouped into ages!) Plus snacks, drinks, stories and poems and two hours in the glorious fresh air of the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve There are 9 Easter sessions available. Sunday 7th April 1.30-4pm (fire cooking, den buildng and working with clay) Monday 8th April 10-12.30 (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Monday 8th April 1.30-4pm (fire cooking, den building and working with clay) Tues 9th April 1.30-4pm (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Wed 10th April 10-12.30 (Fire, bannock bread cooking & working with clay) Wed 10th April 1.30-4pm Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 10-12.30 Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 1.30-4pm (know your animal classifications, nature studies and bushcraft activities) To book on the sessions use this link [hoop.co.uk]?/muddy-boots-at-devonshire-road-nature?/

iDo you want something outdoors and nature related to do with your children locally during the Easter Holidays? Holly is back running Easter Holiday Muddy Boots Sessions open to OLDER CHILDREN - (up to and including 12 years) in the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve on Devonshire Road in Forest Hill. SE233SZ. (older and younger children can come together) All children will be able to engage in the activities to differing levels and i will have a range of activities to keep everyone busy. All are welcome to any session especially if siblings (i will have a range of activities that will suit all ages). Nature learning and nature craft, wool craft, tool use, bird spotting, amphibian studies, leaf and bark ID, pond life ID, classifying animals, learning birdsong, nature poems and stories, walks in the woods, possible notebook sewing, being together, hanging out in the meadow, being free, being happy, fresh air.. ALL SESSIONS will include activities plus a woodland walk and a tug of war in the meadow (grouped into ages!) Plus snacks, drinks, stories and poems and two hours in the glorious fresh air of the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve There are 9 Easter sessions available. Sunday 7th April 1.30-4pm (fire cooking, den buildng and working with clay) Monday 8th April 10-12.30 (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Monday 8th April 1.30-4pm (fire cooking, den building and working with clay) Tues 9th April 1.30-4pm (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Wed 10th April 10-12.30 (Fire, bannock bread cooking & working with clay) Wed 10th April 1.30-4pm Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 10-12.30 Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 1.30-4pm (know your animal classifications, nature studies and bushcraft activities) To book on the sessions use this link https://hoop.co.uk/?/muddy-boots-at-devonshire-road-nature?/

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Hi mum, dads, grannies and grandads! Do you want something local outdoors and nature related to do with your children/ grandchildren during the Easter Holidays? Holly is back running Easter Holiday Muddy Boots Sessions open to OLDER CHILDREN - (up to and including 12 years) in the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. (older and younger children can come together) All children will be able to engage in the activities to differing levels and i will have a range of activities to keep everyone busy. The knot tying and rope work session is more complicated so better for 5+. All are welcome to any session especially if siblings (i will have a range of activities that will suit all ages). Nature learning and nature craft, wool craft, tool use, bird spotting, amphibian studies, leaf and bark ID, pond life ID, classifying animals, learning birdsong, nature poems and stories, walks in the woods, possible notebook sewing, being together, hanging out in the meadow, being free, being happy, fresh air.. ALL SESSIONS will include activities plus a woodland walk and a tug of war in the meadow (grouped into ages!) Plus snacks, drinks, stories and poems and two hours in the glorious fresh air of the Devonshire Road Nature Reserve There are 9 Easter sessions available. Sunday 7th April 1.30-4pm (wood, wool craft and whittling) Monday 8th April 10-12.30 (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Monday 8th April 1.30-4pm (simple knots, ropework, and building structures) Tues 9th April 1.30-4pm (pond life and amphibian study and clay amphibian modelling Wed 10th April 10-12.30 (Fire, bannock bread cooking & working with clay) Wed 10th April 1.30-4pm Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 10-12.30 Wood, wool craft and whittling Tues 16th April 1.30-4pm simple knots, ropework and building structures To book on the sessions look at Hoop for the sessions you would like, or PM me here and I can arrange booking Holly

Thursday morning session now full. Monday and Wed morning filling fast. Mon, Tues, Wed afternoon have more availability. Book now to select your preferred session. Best Wishes Holly

All bookings are taken online via HOOP. Go to MuddyBoots@DevonshireRoad on Facebook and use the link to bookings on the Muddy Boots facebook page. OR search on HOOP for Muddy Boots half term sessions to find the session/s you would like to book. Any questions, email me on [email protected] Hope to see you at the Reserve for some outdoor fun! Holly

HALF TERM Muddy Boots Older Children sessions with Holly are back! Do your kids want to have a go at bushcraft, learn about nature and get grubby with some adventurous activities outdoors in the woods? Half term booking is now open! Please click on the link below for as many of the six sessions as you like. The sessions have opened up to all primary school aged children. Younger children can still come too! 1.Monday 10-12.30 Firelighting, dens & cooking over a fire 2. Monday 1.30-3.30 Firelighting, dens & fire cooking 3. Tuesday pm 1.30 - 3.30 Working with wood and wool 4. Wednesday 10-12.30 Entomology (study of bugs) and nature art (natural resources and clay) 5. Wednesday 1.30-3.30 Entomology and nature art ) 6. Thursday 10-12.30 Firelighting, dens and cooking over a fire. Book here: https://hoop.co.uk/?/muddy-boots-at-devonshire-road-nature?/ We'll be having fun, pushing our limits and getting back to nature in the Reserve. All sessions include a snack and a drink at Basecamp with a chat about our favourite bits and what we've learnt. Morning sessions include the opportunity for families to bring a packed lunch and eat on site during the final half hour. Come and re-wild in your local Devonshire Road Nature Reserve this half term. Work with wood, wool, fire and clay. Use tools, get grubby! https://hoop.co.uk/?/muddy-boots-at-devonshire-road-nature?/

ThIS session is running at the lovely Devonshire Road Nature Reserve in Forest Hill, SE233SZ. On street parking available in surrounding streets. The Reserve is opposite Tyson Road, on Devonshire Road in Forest Hill. There is a classroom to leave buggies, bikes, and bags. Dress for the weather.. which is looking dry! Any questions, message Holly or email on [email protected] Please let me know if you are coming as spaces are limited. Thanks! HOlly

An entemology Muddy Boots session for ALL AGES (from 18m-11 years) is running bank holiday Monday 27th Aug 10am-12. The group will sub divide into ages (18m-5 years) (6- 11). Spaces limited so please let me know if you're coming. We?ll be finding, collecting and learning about bugs, beetles, worms and insects. If you're under 6 we'll probably be calling them bugs and learning about some different types, and if youre over 6 you'll be having a go at classifying them into basic entemology categories. We'll also be working with clay to make our own bugs from air drying clay to take home. Clay monster and seed faces are an alternative! In addition there will be big scale group den building for each age group, a rambling woodland walk, snacks, songs and a lovely peaceful environment. And it?s forecast to be dry! Muddy Boots is an outdoor nature group for children in the lovely Devonshire Road Nature Reserve,Forest Hill, SE233SZ 10.30-12.30 ?8/ child ?12 for 2 siblings. ?15 for 3 siblings. Dress for the weather. Old shoes ideal but not essential.

A few spaces available today Tues and a couple of spaces available Weds 25th for anyone wanting to come and make some nature craft, weaving, pom poms, den building and tin can cooking in the woods. Call/ text on 07919 077198 to book. Holly

Monday is full but tues and weds have a couple more spaces. PM me or email on [email protected] to book the last few spaces. Holly

Monday nearly full, still some spaces on Tues 24th and Wed 25th July To book send me a PM on EDF or email me on [email protected] Holly

Older children@ MUDDY BOOTS! Booking is now open and spaces are filling fast up. Don?t leave it too late as numbers are limited for these sessions. 23rd July 10-12 24th July 10-12 25th July 10-12 Muddy Boots is opening up to children up to 11 years old for three sessions at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve, Forest Hill (SE233SZ) on 23/24/25th July. Each session will be two hours from 10am -12 Younger siblings and younger children can also come. One parent must accompany children. The activities will be a mixture of bushcraft/ forest school and nature craft. They will include a range of led and free to go activities including: - age appropriate tool work (saws, whittling); den building (big and small); simple weaving craft; knot tying; physical map making; simple classification of bugs and pond life using keys; working with clay; nature badge-making; wooden necklace making. - These are sign-up for sessions - Sessions will be two hours long and a parent must accompany children - For children aged up to 11 (primary school aged). - Space for approx 15 families on each session. - Session price ?10 per child; 2+ children ?20 Booking is now open. To book: Please PM me with your email address and state:- - which morning you would like to book onto - number of children and ages - your email address I will add you to the list and give you a reference code for your bank transfer. Payment is in full. Place reserved on receipt of transfer. See muddyboots@devonshireroad facebook page for more photos and images about the Muddy Boots sessions Holly

Session on bees this Friday, lovely and sunny in the Reserve. Come and learn about bees, have a shady walk in the Reserve and make a bee mobile to take home.

MUDDY BOOTS Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. SE233SZ There are only 3 more weeks until the end of the summer term! Weekly sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. Drop in sessions no need to book. This week we?ll be learning all about Bees; looking at real honey comb; tasting honey and making a stripey pine cone bee mobile to take home. Honey bees and bumble bees, queens, drones, their waggle dance communication. Come to increase your bee knowledge and celebrate our British bees. The Reserve is blooming, insects, pondlife, plants and flowers abound, even the occassional reptile! This Reserve has a very concentrated amount of wildlife to show the children. Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. Session starts with time at basecamp to learn about a seasonal aspect of nature. Then there is a linked seasonal activity which may be tool work, craft, construction or working in clay etc. There's always digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its very dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson.

There is an actual Mole there at Muddy Boots tomorrow! Dont miss the opportunity to see one with your child.. Ive only ever seen two in my life! Holly

There is an actual Mole there at Muddy Boots tomorrow! Dont miss the opportunity to see one with your child.. Ive only ever seen two in my life! Holly

MUDDY BOOTS Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. This week we have a MOLE to show the children There are only 4 more weeks until the end of the summer term! Weekly sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. Drop in sessions no need to book. This week we have a rare opportunity to show you a MOLE. Come and learn about this solitary and rarely seen animal. For the activity we'll be doing safe PRE-SCHOOL SAWING and making wooden jewellery! The Reserve is blooming, insects, pondlife, plants and flowers abound, even the occassional reptile! This Reserve has a very concentrated amount of wildlife to show the children. Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. As always there's digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its very dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson.

MUDDY BOOTS Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. There are only 4 more weeks until the end of the summer term! Weekly sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. Drop in sessions no need to book. The Reserve is blooming, insects, reptiles, pondlife, plants and flowers abound! This Reserve has a very concentrated amount of wildlife to show the children! This week we'll be doing safe PRE-SCHOOL SAWING and making wooden jewellery! Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. As always there's digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its very dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson.

MUDDY BOOTS Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve returns for the last half of the summer term. Sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. This week we'll be learning about butterflies and making a leaf and seed caterpillar to take home. Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. As always there's digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its pretty dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson.

TUESDAY Muddy Boots 10-11.30am Good for children from 14months upwards. Drop in session, no need to book - this week is HEDGEHOGS! Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. Sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. They are all drop in sessions so no need to book. Can hedgehogs swim? What do they eat? We'll be learning all about hedgehogs and making a small one from clay and sticks to take home. Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. As always there's digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its pretty dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson Road. Please check the FB page MuddyBoots at Devonshire Road for session updates. Or text Holly on 07919 077198 to let me know you're coming. Thanks! Holly

MUDDY BOOTS Children's Outdoor Nature Group at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. Sessions every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-11.30 term time. Drop in sessions no need to book. This Friday we'll be learning about hedgehogs and making a small one from clay and sticks to take home. Muddy Boots is hands-on, engaging, fun and all outside in the fresh air of our lovely Nature Reserve. As always there's digging, watering, exploring and mud painting to keep you busy in the garden. Then we'll have a walk in the woods (distance to suit your child) and head back to the Basecamp for snacks and drinks, songs, stories or poems. Prices: It's ?8 per child, ?12 for 2 siblings, child-minded children discount available. Recommended for children 14m upwards, but younger can try too. Siblings under 14m go free Dress for the weather, its pretty dry in the Reserve at the mo. but shoes that don't matter if they get a bit grubby are better. Meet up at the big green iron Reserve gates on Devonshire Road (opposite Tyson road) at 10am. There is on-street parking on Devonshire Road and Tyson