Broughton Sanctuary Community Events
Broughton Sanctuary Community Events
In association with
In association with
Fostering a Sense of Togetherness
Four years into our ambitious Nature Recovery Programme, Broughton Sanctuary is fast becoming one of the most important centres for nature in northern England. Our Nature Recovery Project is working towards transforming 1030 hectares of high intensity sheep pasture into a mosaic of different habitats that not only produce healthy nutritious food but also help to recover the degraded ecosystem and deliver essential ecosystem services such as natural flood management, carbon sequestration, biodiversity gain, healthier soils, cleaner air and water, as well as health and wellbeing opportunities for people.
In our commitment to fostering a sense of togetherness and appreciation for the natural world we are delighted to announce a series of complimentary community events throughout the year that invite you to join us on this incredible journey. These workshops are designed to inspire, refresh, and ignite your curiosity, providing an opportunity for everyone in our local community to come together.
All events are open to adults and accompanied children. Booking essential.
Fostering a Sense of Togetherness
Four years into our ambitious Nature Recovery Programme, Broughton Sanctuary is fast becoming one of the most important centres for nature in northern England. Our Nature Recovery Project is working towards transforming 1030 hectares of high intensity sheep pasture into a mosaic of different habitats that not only produce healthy nutritious food but also help to recover the degraded ecosystem and deliver essential ecosystem services such as natural flood management, carbon sequestration, biodiversity gain, healthier soils, cleaner air and water, as well as health and wellbeing opportunities for people.
In our commitment to fostering a sense of togetherness and appreciation for the natural world we are delighted to announce a series of complimentary community events throughout the year that invite you to join us on this incredible journey. These workshops are designed to inspire, refresh, and ignite your curiosity, providing an opportunity for everyone in our local community to come together.
All events are open to adults and accompanied children. Booking essential.
A Nature Encounter with Mark Cocker
Rewild the Land with Joel Bachelor
Nature’s Dance with Eleni Green
Land Art with Ruth Brotherton
Nature Recovery Tour
Nature Photography Walk for Families and Young People
Fungi Walk with Andy Woodall
Friday 4 October: 10am - 12.30pm
Join renowned fungi expert Andy Woodall for a very leisurely walk through our beautiful autumnal woodland. We will be looking at all manner of fungi – focussing on identification and the stories behind the fungi we find, from ecology to folklore.
Nature Journaling with Annie Berrington
Thursday 10 October: 10am - 12pm
Noticing nature everyday helps unlock our understanding of the natural world and lift our spirits. In this nature journaling workshop Annie Berrington will share some fun creative exercises to develop observation skills and deepen our nature connections. Participants will try a range of sensory, nature-based activities to inspire regular nature journaling for wellbeing and awareness of our own environment.
Discovering Mosses
A Nature Encounter with Mark Cocker
Rewild the Land with Joel Bachelor
Nature’s Dance with Eleni Green
Land Art with Ruth Brotherton
Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm
Nature Recovery Tour
Nature Photography Walk for Families and Young People
Fungi Walk with Andy Woodall
Friday 4 October: 10am - 12.30pm
Join renowned fungi expert Andy Woodall for a very leisurely walk through our beautiful autumnal woodland. We will be looking at all manner of fungi – focussing on identification and the stories behind the fungi we find, from ecology to folklore.
Nature Journaling with Annie Berrington
Thursday 10 October: 10am - 12pm
Noticing nature everyday helps unlock our understanding of the natural world and lift our spirits. In this nature journaling workshop Annie Berrington will share some fun creative exercises to develop observation skills and deepen our nature connections. Participants will try a range of sensory, nature-based activities to inspire regular nature journaling for wellbeing and awareness of our own environment.
Discovering Mosses
Wednesday 13 November: 10am - 1pm
Join our resident ecologist David Cockburn for an introductory event exploring the incredible world of mosses. After a short presentation, we will walk around a woodland area to search for and examine a range of mosses, using hand lenses supplied. We will then return to Utopia with some samples and there will be an opportunity to examine them up close and see even more details with a stereo microscope.