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Cale Wars - CATCH Strikes Back
CATCH has scheduled a second river clean-up for this Saturday, 22nd June. We'll meet at the Recreation Ground car park, near the bridge, at 8am. All are welcome - join in if you care about our environment!
CATCH Clears a Blockage in the River Cale
The CATCH (Community Action to Transform the Cale Habitat) team has discovered, and now cleared a significant blockage in the River Cale. Check out the 'before' and 'after' shots.
Bee Aware Workshop at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Join TV's Brigit Strawbridge at Carymoor Environmental Centre on Sunday 28th April for a one-day workshop on the fascinating subject of bees.
River Cale Health Survey Video UPDATED
Here’s the long awaited video coverage of the recent in-depth (!) survey of the Cale undertaken by the Wild Trout Trust, provoked by two local dads on a continuing mission to improve the health of the river.
River Cale Clean-Up: Tomorrow's Plan
Despite rain forcast for tomorrow, we don't want to delay initial action any further. We'll meet as planned and, at the very least, do a peripheral litter-pick of the river.
Stourhead - Autumn Sun and Evening Mists
There is always much to see and shoot right under our noses. Stourhead never ceases to inspire, so here are some images from a lovely day in the gardens around the lake to get photographers going.
Your River Cale Needs You! POSTPONED
The River Cale has suffered from several pollution incidents including quite a lot of rubbish being thrown or blown into it. My friend and I have put a plan together to turn it around, but we need your help.
A Microscopical World Fires Children's Interest at Carymoor
My children aren't what you'd call keen to engage in educational pursuits during school holidays, but this first in a series of three microscopical peeks at nature at Carymoor Environmental Centre got them excited!
School Holiday Fun with Wild Wednesdays at Carymoor
It can be difficult to keep your children busy during the summer holidays, especially with the weather we're having at the moment! Why not bring them to Carymoor Environmental Centre on our 'Wild Wednesdays'?
A Unique Opportunity to Explore Carymoor Nature Reserve
Carymoor is offering local people a unique opportunity to explore the Carymoor Nature Reserve on Saturday 5th May. Explore the nature reserve by following nature trails through the wildlife habitats that have been created on this restored landfill site.
Easter Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Hop along to Carymoor with your children during the Easter holidays for some eggciting family activities, then enjoy some light refreshments, including mini bird's nest eggs for the children, on sale in our education centre.
FREE* Green Skills Workshops at Carymoor in February & March
Come and learn how to lay a hedge, construct a path or weave a willow screen in the beautiful surroundings of Carymoor Environmental Centre near Castle Cary. Includes delicious home-made soup and cake!
Feathery February! Half-Term Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Visit Carymoor Environmental Centre this half-term for some Feathery February Fun! Carymoor will be celebrating National Nest Box Week with family activities inspired by our feathered friends!
Crafty Christmas Fun at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Bring the whole family to Carymoor Environmental Centre, Castle Cary on Saturday 10th December between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for some Crafty Christmas Fun!
Stourhead’s Autumn
Sunday 6th November saw the car park at Stourhead packed as visitors from all over the country and beyond came to see the spectacular display of autumn colours. Once again my camera had to be in use.
Live 'n' Deadly - Half Term Fun at Carymoor
Become a deadly detective during October half term and solve a wildlife crime at Carymoor Environmental Centre! Explore our nature reserve to find clues and deduce who's eaten who.
What's an Arboriculturist? Jonathan Astill Aims to Shed Some Light
"Arbolist... look up the word. I don't know, maybe I made it up. Anyway it's an arbo-tree-ist, somebody who knows about trees.” (George W. Bush). Poor old George 'Dubya' wouldn’t be the first person to get a little confused. Perhaps I can explain.
Daubing Day at Carymoor
Carymoor's exciting new classroom - a replica iron-age round-house - will be daubed with a mixture of mud and straw. Take part in our Daubing Day on Saturday 2nd July. Get messy and try your hand at daubing - a fun activity for all the family.
Stourhead in Bloom
Never boring, nearby Stourhead pulls in the crowds for a reason. Enjoy these ten images.
FREE "Go Global" Workshop - Tuesday 10th May
On Tuesday Carymoor is hosting a free 'Go Global' workshop that includes a free buffet lunch! Spaces are still available but booking is required. This informal, informative and fun day at Carymoor will look at how our actions impact on others around the world and what lessons we can learn from other more resourceful cultures.
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