 Free arts activities to explore nature
We’re excited to bring the award-winning ‘Forest of Imagination’ arts project to the borough, thanks to a grant from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025 offers a wide range of free arts and cultural experiences for you to connect with nature and learn about the climate emergency.
In March, join artist and author Pippa Pixley (pictured above) at Dinton Activity Centre for creative activities, where you'll be inspired to draw exciting forest creatures using only burnt wood, plant paints and stones. Sign up using the button below:
Based in the Peak District National Park, Pippa Pixley is an experienced storyteller, illustrator and writer. She works with schools and organisations to offer education programmes to raise awareness about the natural world through literacy and creative arts.
Celebratory showcase at Dinton Pastures
From 22 to 25 May, we will be hosting a four-day showcase at Dinton Pastures Country Park, featuring sensory installations, participatory activities, performances, digital experiences and more. Stay tuned for more details as we approach this amazing event!
Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025 is a collaboration between us, Bath Spa University, House of Imagination and Grant Associates. Together, we bring the project outside of Bath, its original home, to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
 Calling all home-educated children
Join our Adventure Sessions specially designed for home-educated children aged six to 14 at Dinton Activity Centre.
The sessions enhance your home school programme with fun and educational outdoor activities led by our experienced instructors.
Participants can explore physics theories by building catapults and analysing the factors that improve projectile distance. Navigating the park helps children understand various landforms in nature.
They will also build confidence, develop independence and acquire essential life skills by collaborating on activities like crate stacking.
Adventure Sessions run every Thursday during term time. To book and find out more, visit our website.
 Learn more about walking and cycling routes in Earley
Don't miss out on an exciting talk about walking and cycling routes in and around Earley!
Hosted by Earley Local History Group, the event will take place on Friday 28 February, from 10.30am to 11.30am, at Lower Earley Library, where they will introduce their new book, Walking Through History - Walks and Cycle Rides in and around Earley.
The book provides information on 16 walks and three cycle rides in and around Earley. Each route has detailed instructions and a map, together with points of interest and history along the way.
The book is a community project, written and produced by residents, with help from Loddon Valley Ramblers.
 Have your say on draft strategy to support nature
Give your views on the draft Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) that aims to protect and care for our nature.
Local Nature Recovery Strategies are important tools for promoting nature recovery across England and are required under the Environment Act 2021. These strategies provide a platform for local communities to agree on key priorities for recovering nature in their area and recommend actions to help achieve these goals.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is leading the development of the Berkshire LNRS, with support from other local authorities including us.
Complete the survey
The survey is available online. Before taking part, you're encouraged to read the documents related to the Berkshire LNRS, including a list of priorities and potential measures.
You can also download a hard copy of the survey, complete it and return it by email.
Your feedback will help shaping the Berkshire LNRS that benefits both wildlife and people.
 Up close wildlife experience at nature park
Local school children recently enjoyed an eye-opening birdwatching experience at Finchwood Park in Finchampstead, led by our ecologist. They learned about the birds commonly spotted in the area, such as red kites, redwings and herons.
Finchwood Park is one of the nature parks we look after in the borough to protect local wildlife and habitats. The 28.1-hectare site is made up of a myriad of natural habitats, including meadows, woodland, hedgerows and ponds.
As the weather is getting warmer and the days growing longer, we encourage you to visit and enjoy the greenspaces on your doorstep. They are all free to use and open all year round.
We worked with the developer David Wilson Homes to organise this ecological tour for the pupils from Nine Mile Ride Primary School, in support of this year's Big Schools’ Birdwatch organised by The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
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