Birmingham’s Park Events: December 2009

• Dec. 5 by Emma Williams (0)

This year seems to have flown by – already Christmas is upon us once again, and many of Birmingham’s parks are getting into the Christmas spirit. Along with the usual conservation and educational park events, check out how you can take part in Christmas activities throughout the Midlands’ most scenic parts, in our pick of December’s events below.

On Saturday, 12th December, Sutton Park will be hosting a Christmas Workshop, running from 11am to 3pm. Meet at the visitor’s centre to follow the trail to Santa’s Grotto and join the park Rangers for festive activities for all the family including the EST Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Fayre.

Why not continue getting festive on Sunday 13th? Drop into Kingfisher Country Park’s Christmas Coffee morning from 11am for a chance to meet the organisations that care for the valley throughout the year and enjoy the festive cheer.

If coffee’s not your thing, you can try your hand at making your own seasonal decorations from natural materials at The Shire Country Park. This event takes place from 11am – 1pm on Sunday 13th December and remember, booking is essential for this one.

More festive fun is taking place the following weekend. Santa is stopping off at Lickey Hills Country Park on Sunday 20th December. From 11am – 4pm come along and follow his trail through the woods to find his grotto and presents. Please bear in mind this event is very popular and places must be booked before hand.

On the same day, Edgebaston Reservoir are offering a chance for you to make natural Christmas decorations. There will be two hour-long sessions, the first from 11am – 12pm, and the second from 1pm – 2pm, which will both require booking ahead. You will be out in the woods for this – so remember to wrap up warm!

It’s not all about Christmas this month though, as help is still needed from the public to keep Birmingham’s parks maintained. You can offer a helping hand at Woodgate Valley Country Park on Thursday 10th December from 10.30am onwards at their conservation work day. Two more conservation work days are being held on Saturday 12th December. The first at Mosely Bog LNR starting at 10.30 am, or for a slightly later start, head to Manor Farm Park’s conservation day starting at 11 am and meet at the Bristol Road South entrance. Alternatively, you can attend Billesly Common’s conservation work day from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 13th December. Meet at the Hauch Lane entrance to join the local friends group and park rangers to get stuck in with some practical conservation work. Please remember for all conservation work events to dress appropriately – wellies are probably advisable!

Do you know a park event that we’ve missed out? Let us know about it in the comment box below.

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