Nature Connect Club is a programme of outdoor half-day sessions that give children and adults in Stoke the opportunity to connect with nature.  Together we will experience the benefits of being outdoors and learning more about the wildlife and plants that can be found in the town centre. 
We'll be running sessions whatever the weather - encouraging people to enjoy being outdoors in sunshine, wind and rain!

Led by Francesca (pictured) who is experienced in leading outdoor nature-activities.

Each session will include practical, creative and learning activities, suitable for both adults and children, themed from a broad range of nature and outdoor topics

The main location is Stoke Minster grounds where there are many opportunities to experience being outdoors in a nature-rich setting, or at our own allotment on Richmond Street, and we may wander down to the River Trent.  

Sessions will include things like: an evening bat and moth watch; bird watch and identification; using a species-grid-count to identify flora and fauna;  beetles, bugs and insects hunt; signs of spring scavenger hunt; tree identification, ageing and bark rubbing; forest bathing and mindfulness in nature; ‘campfire’ evening; nature after dark walk; nature journaling and exercising in nature.

Each session will stand alone but participants can learn something new and experience different types of activities by attending several sessions.  

Suitable for both children and adults and tailored to the weather, location and participants on the day.  

Session times will vary, from Saturday morning to a weekday evening, keep your eye on our social media - Facebook and Instagram - for up to date information. 

Participants will be given practical and fun ideas they can take home and use to enjoy other nature pockets around in the town.

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Nature Connect Club in 2025

Session Programme 2025

No need to book just turn up.
Session suitable for adults and children with adults.

Wednesday 23 April - Nature scrapbook
3.30pm - 5.30pm, Stoke Minster grounds

Saturday 10 May - Wild art
10.,30am - 12.30pm, Stoke Minster grounds

Friday 30 May- batty bats
8.30pm, Stoke Minster grounds, note the late start!

Saturday 14 June - marvellous moths
10.30am - 12.30pm, Richmond St Allotments, Stoke

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The Weather!
Please note, we will try to go ahead with the session with the exception of storm winds. This means that you will need to come along in warm and waterproof clothing and shoes suitable for walking on grass.
We want to encourage you to be confident to go outdoors whatever the weather and have the benefits of breathing fresh air.

This project is part of the Greenspace Stoke programme.

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Sessions in 2024