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July 2019
Pond Dipping – Roding Valley, Chigwell
Join Emma at the Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve in Chigwell for some pond-dipping. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book. Meet at the pond in Chigwell Meadow. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »August 2019
Forest School Drop Off – Over 5s – Chigwell
Drop your over 5s off at the lovely Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve where they'll be able to play, explore and create in our woodland. They will use tools, swing, climb and learn to light fires. The only limit is your child's imagination. Please provide a packed lunch, plenty of drinks and appropriate clothing. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Family Orienteering – Roding Valley, chigwell
Family Orienteering event. Can you and your children use a compass and follow the directions to find all the clues on the Roding Valley Nature Reserve? This is a drop-in event: no need to book
Find out more »Campfire Cooking – Roding Valley, Chigwell
Cook up some sweet treats on the campfire in the beautiful Roding Valley woodland. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Dinosaur Stomp – Roding Valley, Chigwell
Find the dinosaur clues hidden in the Roding Valley Meadow, claim your dinosaur prize and create your new friend a home using a jar and natural materials. Differentiated trail suitable for 2 years +. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Pirates of the Meadow – Roding Valley, Chigwell
Join Captain Emma for pirate-related fun and games in Roding Valley Meadows. Pirate costumes are encouraged but not essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Woodland Fairies and Elves – Roding Valley, Chigwell
Don those wings and come make some magic at the Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve Create your own magic wand, follow a fairy and elf trail and make a fairy village in the woodland before decorating your own fairy or elf door. Costumes welcome but not essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »October 2019
Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking essential
Find out more »November 2019
Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »July 2021
Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »