The National Trust announce Stourhead will host a range of activities for this year's 'The Great Big Green Week.'
The Great Big Green Week runs from Saturday, 24 September - Sunday, 2 October this year, and aims to raise awareness of climate change, and bring people closer to nature.
The Great Big Green Week at Stourhead event calendar is as follows:
Autumn Mask Crafting
Saturday 24 September – Sunday 2 October, 9.30am – 4pm
Pick up a free mask-making pack from Visitor Reception, (containing card, twine and instructions) and collect fallen autumn leaves on your journey through the garden. Transform your collected leaves into a seasonal mask at home.
No booking required. Free event, normal admission applies.
Willow Workshops
Saturday 24 September and Wednesday 28 September, 10am – 12 noon
Make your very own willow bird feeder to help support the wildlife in your garden this winter. Each session will teach you some basic willow weaving techniques and tips in a casual setting with warming mugs of tea and coffee.
Price: £18 per person. Book your tickets via www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whats-on.
Walled Garden Talks
Saturday 24 September and Saturday 1 October, 12pm and 2pm
Learn about the botanical side of Stourhead, both past and present. The talk lasts for 45 minutes and will include conversations with those working in the garden (subject to gardener availability). The meeting point will be in the lower walled garden.
No booking required. Free event, normal admission applies.
Fungi Forays
Thursday 29 September (adult session), 10am – 12pm
Sunday 2 October (family session), 10am - 12pm
Fungi Foray sessions will be held in the woodland and grassland around King Alfred’s Tower, near Bruton, Somerset. Lead by a fungi expert, the group will adventure through the Stourhead countryside to pick and identify local fungi. Small containers will be provided.
Price: £12 adult, £6 child. Book your tickets via www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whats-on
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