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The Nature Walk (click on pics to enlarge)

We gathered our crowd and was led by Vic around the park. Vic knew all about every tree, climber, bird and creature that was in the park, his knowledge was amazing.
For example did you know that the Great Crested Grebe feeds it's young feathers! Don't be disturbed though this actually lines the stomach as they are prone to having fishermens hooks caught in it.
There was other nuggets of information like there have been deer spotted in the park although Vic hasn't seen them at Northlands Park but he and his pal had stayed up through the night and spotted deer at Gloucester Park.

The Arty Workshop

When we got back I involved the children in painting birds and butterflies e.t.c to put on the picture I had painted, they also stuck leaves and feathers with the help of Sheila. Nick helped out too with cutting out.

We were soon attracting more children from the park who wanted to get painting and adding things to the picture.

The Finished Picture

A real community effort!

The Noticeboard

I've put up some sheets of paper asking the children (or adults I guess) to draw or write the names of the wildlife you can see at Northland's Park.
I've got a good response as you can see.
As you know the last workshop is coming up 'Nature Walk and Arty Workshop' and I thought this might get some interest.