Wildside Activity Centre

@WolvesCouncil @HeritageFundUK This is fantastic news. The @WolvesCouncil team along with its various partners have worked extremely hard on this bid to improve facilities and access to SVLNR. We are looking forward to supporting them on the project as it develops #NationalLottery #HeritageFund.

🙌 Great news! We have been awarded a grant of £217,000 from @HeritageFundUK This will help us develop major plans to improve, promote and protect the wildlife, heritage and natural beauty of Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve. For the full story 👉 orlo.uk/0RFGT

Do you know which country produces the most solar energy? Or which animal is the main culprit for greenhouse gas emissions (apart from humans of course!)? Take Wildside's Eco Quiz bit.ly/3SmLsfG . And don't cheat by checking the answers first... because we'll know😄

Wildside's volunteers have been busy this week helping St. Michaels CofE Primary School develop an area for quiet contemplation in their grounds. To find out how our conservation volunteers can help with your outdoor projects speak to Chris at Wildside on 01902 754612

Autumn is synonymous with the incredible colours of our trees as the leaves turn to shades of red, gold and amber - like those shown here in Wildside's woods. However, climate change may be having an impact on this much-loved aspect of autumn. bit.ly/46RV6va

Even though it's half term, visitors to Wildside were treated to a 'spelling lesson' with a difference during our Witches and Wizards spells and potions session and narrow boat trip this week

Our Little Explorers had another amazing week this week, stringing conkers, making leaf crowns and playing super heroes with the giant parachute. Having fun in nature is a great way to learn. Little Explorers takes place every Monday during term time bit.ly/41h4oy9

There are still places available on our narrowboat bird watching excursion. The trip along the canal will be hosted by our bird expert. We'll supply spotter sheets and binoculars so you can make the most of your trip. Call 01902 754612 for details. bit.ly/46nPyrK

Ferns are incredible - they are one of the oldest plant species on Earth, growing before the dinosaurs emerged. With over 10,000 varieties, the largest can grow up to 15 metres! Thanks to volunteers Ann and Liz for transforming a damp corner of Wildside with these amazing plants!

You've been framed! It was great to host Wolverhampton's @SparkleLgbt group to Wildside recently as they got creative making photo frames. We think the results of their hard work are picture perfect!

If you are visiting Wolverhampton's Central Library this month take a look at Wildside's exhibition including photographs from our recent #SoundsofGreeninBlack exhibition and our nature tree. The exhibition at Central Library runs until Saturday 7th October

Join us for an amazing programme of activities this October half term. From spooky boat trips to pumpkin carving, we have everything to keep you entertained as the nature around us starts to gloriously prepare for the coming winter bit.ly/48AmcrQ

Thanks to the generosity of one of our sessional staff we were able to donate some much needed baby and toddler items to help some local families in need of support #helpyourcommunity #wildsideinthecommunity

Join us to celebrate the emerging colours of autumn and the joy of the natural world, with a bird watching trip on our narrowboat. Hosted by our bird expert, spotter sheets, ID guides and binoculars will be supplied. Call 01902 754612 for details. bit.ly/46nPyrK

@LgpsCentralLtd It was great to have hosted you - thank you for all your help (the bugs are especially grateful for the new accommodation!)

Come along to our Waste Whatnots session on 17 August to discover what amazing creations you can dream up using the things that we normally just throw away #recycling #coolcreations Details of all our summer programme activities can be found here: bit.ly/44sanBg

Wildside is holding an exhibition of our volunteers' work. Sounds of Green in Black, funded by @CreativeBCuk features photographs and sound recordings of the nature on our doorstep. Sounds of Green in Black, 13-16 July, The Community Hub, Mander Centre, WV1 #natureonyourdoorstep

So after an incredible session involving leaf dye (Hapa-zome) last week, our Little Explorers made some amazing clay creatures. So what will our forest school inspired learners be doing today? Check in later this week to find out.

@claregatepri Glad you're all having a good time!

@cathy_fielding @sensecharity @touchbasepears Great to have you been able to host you for the day - your clay leaf prints were amazing!

It was an absolute pleasure to host Wolverhampton Mayor Dr Hardacre and the Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Martin Levermore MBE to Wildside yesterday. They were both very generous of their time and we look forward to building on the relationship with them in the future