Birmingham’s Park Events November 2009

• Nov. 18 by Emma Williams (0)

Going down to your local park may be the last thing you feel like doing in the gloomy winter weather, but if you do make the effort to get out of the house it could be well worth your while.

The many parks in Birmingham and the surrounding areas offer a host of activities for the public to go along to, from arts and crafts to conservation activities to just for fun.

Birmingham Recycled round up the best of the events from this month here for you to add to your diary!

This Friday, November 21^st, Sky at Night, a stargazing event will take place at Sutton National Nature Reserve. It will take place from 6.30 – 11pm, and is a chance to observe in one of the darkest spots in Birmingham. If you wish to join, head to the visitor’s centre and look out for the red lights. Dress appropriately – remember it’s cold out there!

Get Down on the Farm from 1-2pm this Saturday at Sheldon Country Park. Children are offered a chance to get closer to the farm animals with a park Ranger. Meet at one o’clock in the farm yard, and it would be advisable to wear some wellies!

Trees seem to be a common theme this month, with two parks offering the chance to learn more about our green friends. The first of two tree-related events takes place at Lickey Hills Country Park, also on Saturday 22^nd. The event, kicking off at 11am and lasting around two hours, comprises a classroom lesson and a chance to get out and about in the park to see the trees.

The second event is the Winter Tree Trail at Aston Park, which occurs the next Saturday, on the 28^th of November, offering you a chance to enjoy a walk around the scenic park, whilst learning more about how to identify the different types of trees. The trail starts at 1pm and lasts for an hour. After these events, you certainly should be able to see the wood for the trees!

Want to make your own Christmas decorations? At Woodgate Valley Country Park you will get the opportunity to make your own door garland and many other decorations, all from natural materials collected from the park. There are two sessions being offered for this event, both on Saturday, November 29^th; 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4pm. Please note this is the only event listed that is not free; each session costs £3 and booking is essential for this one.

And, as always, there are plenty of opportunities for member of the public to get stuck in and help conserve Birmingham’s beautiful parks, with a number of Conservation Work Days being held throughout the area. Woodgate Valley Country Park has one on November 26^th starting at 10.30am. For Mosely locals there is a chance to go along and help the rangers on November 21^st at the same time for the Moseley Bog Local Nature Reserve Conservation Workday at the Shire Country Park. If you fancy a bit more of a lie in, but still want to help out at a park, try Bedlam Wood Conservation Workday, starting at 11am on Saturday, November 28^th.

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