Holiday crafty fun
Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your children busy during the rest of school holidays?
Hartsholme Country Park, one of the six parks managed by City of Lincoln Council, has organised a Love Birds event, a hands-on activity designed for children aged five-14 to celebrate National Nest Box Week while staying entertained and learning about nature.
This half-term event gives children the opportunity to assemble a bird box from a pre-cut wooden kit, using their hand-eye coordination to hammer the pieces together and create a cosy new home for local birds.
Additionally, they can make two types of bird feeders; the first being a reusable cone covered in peanut butter or lard and coated with a wild bird seed mix, they can also make a bird feeder wreath made by threading raisins and Cheerios onto a wire and shaping it into a ring.
The Love Bird event is taking place at three different locations to maximise capacity and cater to children across the city this half-term.
Lincoln Arboretum - Wednesday, 19 February from 10 -11.30am
Boultham Park - Thursday, 20 February from 10 – 11.30am
Hartsholme County Park - Thursday, 20 February from 1 - 2pm
Each session is limited to 15 spaces, and the cost for the event is £6.50 per child.
Cllr Bob Bushell at City of Lincoln Council, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to show the kinds of activities our parks have to offer and for children to get hands-on with nature, learn new skills, and create something special for our local wildlife.
“It’s the perfect way to keep kids entertained and engaged during half-term while fostering an appreciation for the environment.”
To reserve a spot, call the Hartsholme County Park team at 01522 873735 or email
Activities such as the regular Toddler Time sessions (pictured) are included from all the parks in the What’s On Guide just click on the category button.
