Join us at our Greenwich Park centre in London for our fun school holiday activities for children and families.
Activities are based outdoors, and explore the natural world. The sessions are a mix of games and activities that will inspire you to find out more and discover how you can help wildlife on your doorstep. To take part you do not need any experience or any expensive kit, just an enthusiasm for being outside and discovering nature.
Eco Tots: For families with children age 18 months – 5 years. Children under 12 months are welcome if accompanying a paying sibling. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eco Explorers: For children aged 5 years – 8 years.
Eco Adventurers: For children aged 8 years – 11 years.
Discovery Days: Events for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. These are free to attend for adults and children but please book your place if you intend on coming along.
Eco Champions: Events for families with children over the age of 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
John Muir Award: For young people age 10+. This is a 4 day course where children are unaccompanied at our non-residential day centres.
If you are attending any of our events, please note:
To bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside and activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
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Eco Adventures at Greenwich Park are part of Royal Parks Greenwich Park Revealed project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.
Before You Attend
The week before your activity you will be sent instructions on where to meet your tutor. Please arrive promptly at the start of your time booked. Latecomers will need to contact the tutor to find their location.
- Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside.
- Activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
Opportunities to attend this course
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Wed 29, May 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Minibeasts - Join the team to explore your local area- look under logs, in grass and on leaves to discover a variety of invertebrates. Look closer at these amazing creatures, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own minibeasts and art work. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 29, May 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Minibeasts - Join the team to explore your local area- look under logs, in grass and on leaves to discover a variety of invertebrates. Look closer at these amazing creatures, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own minibeasts and art work. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Tue 30, July 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Tue 30, July 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Thu 08, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Summer Nature Walk - Join our education team in discovering the outdoors this summer. Explore the grounds, look for wildlife, follow the trail to find the clues and make some crafts. Find out what lives beneath the surface of the pond by doing some pond dipping. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Thu 08, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Summer Nature Walk - Join our education team in discovering the outdoors this summer. Explore the grounds, look for wildlife, follow the trail to find the clues and make some crafts. Find out what lives beneath the surface of the pond by doing some pond dipping. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 14, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Archaeology - Come and join us as we step back in time at Greenwich Park and explore the rich archaeology the park has to offer. Discover how we find out about the past and learn about local historical events, people and places. See the archaeological site within the park and enjoy discussions and activities for all the family. Part of the Greenwich Park Revealed project showcase. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 14, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Archaeology - Come and join us as we step back in time at Greenwich Park and explore the rich archaeology the park has to offer. Discover how we find out about the past and learn about local historical events, people and places. See the archaeological site within the park and enjoy discussions and activities for all the family. Part of the Greenwich Park Revealed project showcase. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Tue 20, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. Part of the Greenwich Park Revealed project showcase. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Tue 20, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Pond Dipping - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home. Part of the Greenwich Park Revealed project showcase. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Thu 29, August 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Local History - Join us on a guided walk in Greenwich Park to learn about the local history and discover how the park has become what it is today. Learn about how the park has changed throughout the years and whilst walking around, hear stories and learn facts about the area. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Thu 29, August 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Local History - Join us on a guided walk in Greenwich Park to learn about the local history and discover how the park has become what it is today. Learn about how the park has changed throughout the years and whilst walking around, hear stories and learn facts about the area. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 23, October 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Discovery Day - Autumn Nature Walk - During this guided walk we will discover more about plants, invertebrates and much more. We may lift logs, dip in the pond, look closely at trees and other activities to find out more about nature and wildlife around us and how we can do more to look after it. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 23, October 2024 13:00 - 15:00
Discovery Day - Autumn Nature Walk - During this guided walk we will discover more about plants, invertebrates and much more. We may lift logs, dip in the pond, look closely at trees and other activities to find out more about nature and wildlife around us and how we can do more to look after it. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
Field Studies Council want to inspire people to be curious, caring and passionate about our environment. Our Eco Adventures are designed to do just that.
