Nature Journaling with Sharon Williamson at Paxton Pits

Photo of beautifully illustrated nature journal pages showing slug, butterflies, fungi and spider

Photo and journal Sharon Williamson

Nature Journaling with Sharon Williamson at Paxton Pits

Location:
Paxton Pits Education Centre, Paxton Pits Education Centre, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6ET
Cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world at this guided event at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with nature journal-keeper Sharon Williamson.


Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 1:00pm
A static map of Nature Journaling with Sharon Williamson at Paxton Pits

About the event

Learn how to start and keep a nature journal on this outdoor workshop, with tips on drawing, writing and recording information from Sharon Williamson. A great opportunity to cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world, and broaden your observational skills at this beautiful reserve. Sessions run monthly - you can attend once or attend regularly and watch the seasons change!

The session will run outside at the beautiful Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

This session is not suitable for children.

Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get money off your ticket by selecting a member ticket (we may ask for your membership number upon arrival for verification purposes). 

Ticket options with or without an A5 sketchbook selected by Sharon.

Please ensure you read the 'what to bring' section. 

We will have folding stools available to borrow. If you prefer you can bring your own folding stool or folding lightweight chair to sit on. A clipboard will be provided for each participant.

Please bring a re-useable bottle pre-filled with water, or a flask. Please be aware all litter/recycling will need to be taken home with you.

Pre-booked tickets only. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell with Covid. For our event terms and conditions, including our refund policy, please visit: Events terms and conditions | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org)

 

Booking

Price

£12 members of The Wildlife Trust BCN (plus booking fee)
£15 non-members (plus booking fee)
£14 members of The Wildlife Trust BCN including recommended sketchbook (plus booking fee)
£17 non-members including recommended sketchbook (plus booking fee)

Additional booking information

Booking essential

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Guide dogs only are permitted in the grounds and on this course

Mobility

Uneven ground and gravel. Please contact Debbie in order we can advise you further,

Wheelchair access

Please contact Debbie in advance to chat further about wheelchair access and parking.
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Hearing loop

No

What to bring

Please wear or bring the following according to the weather. Summer: waterproof coat, long trousers and sleeves (essential), wide-brimmed sun hat, suncream and insect repellent. In the winter: warm waterproof coat, layers of warm clothing, hats, thick socks and gloves.

Please either bring a sketchbook/notebook, if you have one you’d like to use. Alternatively tickets including A5 sketchbooks are available - please select a ticket with a sketchbook, if you need one. Also bring pencil, pen, and any easily portable materials you might like to use (e.g. coloured pencils, watercolour etc., but consider how easy they are to carry around and use outside); binoculars may be useful, as may a magnifying glass/loupe; phone/camera for grabbing ref pics for later use.

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Parking information

Please park in the main car park opposite the Visitors Centre. Please be aware the road outside the education centre is used all day by haulage lorries accessing the quarry, so please take care on the way to and from the car park.

Bicycle parking

Please bring a lock and you can park your bike in the grounds of the Environmental Education Centre
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Facilities

Accessible toilet

Contact us

Debbie McKenzie
Contact number: 07734478475