Wildlife and nature conservation courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Get started with ease,grow your own produce

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Get started with ease,grow your own produce

In-person course

Ceredigion - Next course on 4th March 2022

£95

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as Covid-19 has turned our focus to the truly essential elements of life; food and health. I'm running courses again with smaller groups outside in my large training gardens. I have extra cleaning measures in place and all attendees will be contacted to confirm they have no coronavirus symptoms pre event. Online course also available - see my other listings. This course is ideal for those new to grow your own as well as...

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as Covid-19 has turned our focus to the truly essential elements of life; food...

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A Bee Experience Day

In-person course

East Sussex

£108

An informal day learning all about both Bumblebees and Honey bees as well as how to help them in your garden and beyond. Join Josh Dean and Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s Nikki Gammans to hear about the fascinating world of bees. There are over 270 bee species in the UK and all are pollinators. In the morning, learn about bumblebees biology, ecology, decline and how we can help them. In the afternoon you will learn all about honey bees, and be given the opportunity to look in a working beehive. The...

An informal day learning all about both Bumblebees and Honey bees as well as how to help them in your garden and beyond. Join Josh Dean and Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s...

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Identifying Native British Trees

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 1st October 2021

£40

At Hawkmoth Wood we are fortunate to have 29 mostly native tree species so plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the many of our common trees. Reference materials - books, wood samples etc are available. We'll walk the wood looking at how to identify trees from the leaves, bark, flowers, and situation. We'll learn about their timber and culinary uses, their place in mythology and medicine, and their susceptibility to increasing risk from imported diseases . We can collect leaves as we go and have a...

At Hawkmoth Wood we are fortunate to have 29 mostly native tree species so plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the many of our common trees....

Parent and child woodwork course - Build a bug house

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 26th October 2021

£40

On this course you will use natural materials and hand tools to create your own bug house for the garden - A great introduction to woodwork! Each child must be accompanied by a responsible parent / carer. Working together you will learn how to safely use hand tools to create a simple bug house. Please book one ticket for each adult & child duo.

On this course you will use natural materials and hand tools to create your own bug house for the garden - A great introduction to woodwork! Each child must be...

Mindful Makers adult class

In-person course

Warwickshire

£7.50

Our Mindful Makers classes incorporate Nature, Art & Craft and Mindfulness into a class designed to facilitate relaxation. We do this through offering a mix of nature activities, Art & Crafts, poems, meditation, 'Forest Bathing' and finish with time to connect and a herbal tea. This class is especially for adults only with the hope that you are able to relax in a welcoming environment and meet like minded individuals that may even become friends. Products used are Eco friendly and Vegan! Spaces are limited so booking is essential! Please...

Our Mindful Makers classes incorporate Nature, Art & Craft and Mindfulness into a class designed to facilitate relaxation. We do this through offering a mix of nature activities, Art &...

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Eco friendly Hare phone holder.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with aHare design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegradable and will help the environment. Useful for watching films or video calls or just scrolling online. The useful lip helps hold the device in place and will mould into any supportive position. Keep one handy next to the bed or next to your sofa. A lightweight, attractive, useful and eco friendly item that would make a great gift. Size. height...

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with aHare design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegradable...

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Eco friendly Owl doorstop.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly door stop scented with Lavender incorporating vintage/repurposed fabric and filled with natural wheat of at least 1.2kg in weight. With a handy cotton handle to easily move around the home. This door stop has been hand stamped on hessian on one side but of course either side can be used for display. An attractive and useful doorstop that will complement many room schemes. Please check out my other doorstop designs too. Size. Height 27cms X width 20cms x depth 12cms.

An Eco friendly door stop scented with Lavender incorporating vintage/repurposed fabric and filled with natural wheat of at least 1.2kg in weight. With a handy cotton handle to easily move...

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Eco friendly phone holder.

Handcrafted gift

£18

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with a bird design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely biodegrable and will help the environment. Useful for watching films or video calls or just scrolling online. The useful lip helps hold the device in place and will mould into any supportive position. Keep one handy next to the bed or next to your sofa. An lightweight, attractive, useful and eco friendly item that would make a great gift. Size....

An Eco friendly phone holder hand stamped with a bird design and incorporating vintage/ 're purposed material. Scented with Lavender and filled with eco friendly Buckwheat husks this is entirely...

Archaeology - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 13th March 2022

£979

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with...

Bird Identification - 5 night holiday

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 10th April 2022

£979

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with...