Celebrating our relationship with the natural world
Celebrating our relationship with the natural world
Original article at That’s Regional Children supported by the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme co-ordinated by Active Norfolk, took part in a range of participatory workshops with Natural Wonder, a poetry collection inspiring connection to the natural world led by writer Ruthie Collins. The poetry collection, which includes commissions from Norfolk County Council and RSPB […]
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We are preparing for our winter workshops for children and have openings for magical performers to join us in the Christmas holidays. Do you have a love for nature, passion for inspiring children and background in education, theatre, performance, festivals or outdoor arts? Love to create magical characters or spread a bit of creative sparkle?
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We are delighted that Natural Wonder is featured as an inspirational case study in The Curriculum Compendium published by Bloomsbury in July 2024. The case study explores Ruthie Collins’ work with Henderson Green Primary Academy and curriculum friendly ideas for inspiring conservation, outdoor learning and taking poetry outside so that it can be enjoyed as
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We loved going on a fabulous trip with some of the children we have been working with on our Natural Wonder holiday sessions thanks to support from the Aviva Access to Nature Fund. We pride our workshops on small group size to increase support for attending children. The trip took 8 adventurers to visit Cley
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This article was taken directly from EDP24 Cute and cuddly they are not, but they have what could be the most remarkable life journey in the entire animal kingdom. And now Norfolk writer Ruthie Collins has penned a book, centred around a poem about the humble eel, in order to raise awareness for this critical
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For families eligible for the Big Norfolk Holiday fun support there’s a chance to come and learn about the natural world with the Natural Wonder team during the Easter holidays. Held at the River Garden pub in Thorpe St Andrew’s community room, with sessions outside exploring nature close by – each session includes the chance
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Families can come and write with Ruthie Collins on a family workshop at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Marshes Visitor Centre by taking part in The Case of the Missing Eel. We will be exploring scientific evidence, objects you might find on the beach and artefacts in museums and on loan from the Broads Authority to learn about
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Workshop Assistants We are looking for freelance workshop assistants to work on holiday clubs and other educational and outreach activities with families and children, across Norfolk. Ideally, you will be at least 18, passionate about the natural world, outdoor learning and nature connection for children and families. Essential Two references, one professional, and one
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We’re incredibly pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 Spring Art Prize Competition.
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