Bat and moth walk
Friday 20th May 2022 — 7pm
Explore the park with an expert from Nottinghamshire Bat Group. Track each bat's location using bat detectors! Use a moth trap to get a close-up look at the many species of moth in the park.
Childrens' activities
Saturday 28th May 2022 — 10am
Come along and enjoy free activities for children, held in partnership with Notts County Council.
Wildflower walk
Sunday 12th June 2022 — 10am
Explore the park with our expert guide, discovering some of the many wildflower species to be found in the park.
Wildflower walk
Sunday 24th July 2022 — 10am
Discover some of the numerous wildflower species found in the park on this guided walk, led by our expert guide.
Family Fun Day
Sunday 21st August 2022 — 11am to 3pm
Join us for a day of fun learning about nature, with activities such as face painting, crafts and treasure hunts!
Volunteer task day
Sunday 4th September 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Bat and moth walk
Friday 9th September 2022 — 7pm
Explore the park with an expert from Nottinghamshire Bat Group. Track each bat's location using bat detectors! Use a moth trap to get a close-up look at the many species of moth in the park.
Volunteer task day
Thursday 20th October 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. We are likely to be improving sign posts around the park this week.
Fungi walk
Sunday 23rd October 2022 — 10am
Explore the various fungi growing in the country park, on a walk led by our expert guide. Please have clothing and footwear suitable for walking through woodland areas.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 6th November 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 15th November 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. Tasks will be decided on the day, but refreshments are provided.
Volunteer task day
Thursday 1st December 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. No previous experience is necessary - come along and give it a try!
Volunteer task day
Sunday 18th December 2022 — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. We'll be clearing some sea-buckthorn from an area of the park, and improving sign posts for our waymarked routes.
Winter tree walk
Saturday 7th January — 9:45am
A guided walk through the park to learn about different trees, looking at their bark, structure, buds and breathing! Duration about 2 hours. Meet in the Hollygate Lane car park. (Ages 12 - 16 must have an accompanying adult)
Volunteer task day
Sunday 22nd January — Meet at 10am
Looking to be more active this year, or try something new? Join other volunteers in improving and maintaining the park. No previous experience is necessary - come along and give it a try!
Volunteer task day
Sunday 5th February — Meet at 10am
Something a bit special this week, as we survey our bird boxes and clean them out before nesting season starts. If time allows, we might also make improvements to the den-building area.
Volunteer task day
Thursday 9th February — Meet at 10am
Our work on preparing the den-building area for the season ahead continues. No previous experience is necessary, and refreshments are provided.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 12th March — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. No previous experience is necessary - come along and give it a try!
Volunteer task day
Thursday 23rd March — Meet at 10am
Join other volunteers as we work on improvements in the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Children and parents nature walk
Sunday 26th March — 10am - 12pm
Come and explore the wildlife to be found in the park during spring, and help us establish a record of the nature we find.
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 4th April — Meet at 10am
Task days are a great way to support your local community, as well as the wildlife in the park. Equipment, training and refreshments are provided.
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 11th April — Meet at 10am
Looking to be more active this year now winter is over? Why not join us on a Task Day as we maintain and improve the park. No experience is necessary, and equipment is provided.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 23rd April — Meet at 10am
Come along and meet other volunteers from the local community. Activities will be decided on the day, but training and equipment are provided.
Volunteer task day
Thursday 4th May — Meet at 10am
Help us with maintenance and improvements to the park. Equipment, training and refreshments are provided.
Early morning birdsong walk
Saturday 13th May — 6:30am
Join a guided walk with our warden to discover the sounds of some of our park birds, with ID guides to help. Meet in Hollygate Lane car park. (Ages 8 - 16 must have an accompanying adult)
Volunteer task day
Sunday 14th May — Meet at 10am
Task days are a great way to support your local community, as well as the wildlife in the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 23rd May — Meet at 10am
Join other volunteers as we work on improvements in the park. Tasks will be decided on the day, and equipment & refreshments are provided.
Morning birdsong walk
Tuesday 6th June — 8:30am
Join a guided walk with our warden to discover the sounds of some of our park birds, with ID guides to help. Meet in Hollygate Lane car park. (Ages 8 - 16 must have an accompanying adult)
Wildflower and butterfly walk
Sunday 11th June — 10:00am
Discover some of the many wildflowers in the park, and the butterflies that live around them, on this guided walk. Meet in Hollygate Lane car park. (Ages 10 - 16 must have an accompanying adult)
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 13th June — Meet at 10am
Task days are a great way to support your local community, as well as the wildlife in the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Children and parents nature walk
Sunday 25th June — 10am - 12pm
Discover the wildlife to be found in the park during the summer months, and help us establish a record of the nature we find.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 25th June — Meet at 10am
Join other volunteers as we work on improvements in the park. Tasks will be decided on the day, and equipment & refreshments are provided.
Volunteer task day
Wednesday 5th July — Meet at 10am
Why not join our mid-week task day, and help improve your local outdoor space? Tasks will be decided on the day, and equipment & refreshments are provided.
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 11th July — Meet at 10am
With summer in full swing, what better time to enjoy the great outdoors whilst also supporting nature? Equipment & refreshments are provided - come along and try something new!
Wildflower and butterfly walk
Sunday 16th July — 10:00am
Discover some of the many wildflowers in the park, and the butterflies that live around them, on this guided walk. Meet in Hollygate Lane car park. (Ages 10 - 16 must have an accompanying adult)
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 25th July — Meet at 10am
Make the most of the British summer by helping improve your local country park. There are tasks to suit all abilities, and training and equipment are provided.
Pond dipping for all ages
Tuesday 8th August — 10am - 12pm
Come and have fun in the park finding creatures that live in & around the water. All materials will be provided. (Children must be accompanied by an adult; no dogs please).
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 8th August — Meet at 10am
Help us prepare the park for our Teddy Bears' Picnic and Family Fun Day events later in the month. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Sunday 13th August — 12pm - 3pm
Join us for a picnic to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Please bring your own food and picnic blanket or chairs (no glass please), and enjoy live music from the Loxley Saxophone Ensemble.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 20th August — 11am - 3pm
Our biggest event of the year, the free Family Fun Day focuses on nature and conservation. Find out more below.
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 29th August — Meet at 10am
Task days are a great way to support your local community, as well as the wildlife in the park. All necessary equipment is provided, including tea and biscuits!
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 5th September — Meet at 10am
Make the most of the final few weeks of summer by joining us as we maintain and improve the park. Training, equipment and refreshments are provided.
Bat walk
Friday 15th September — 7pm
Explore the park with an expert from Nottinghamshire Bat Group, and use detectors to find and track bats! Please bring a torch; under-16s must have an accompanying adult.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 1st October — Meet at 10am
Looking to get involved in your local community now the summer holidays are over? Join us on a volunteer task day to meet new people and learn new skills. Equipment and refreshments are provided.
Fungi Identification Walk
Sunday 22nd October — 10am - 12pm
Our expert, Lee, will once again amaze us with the wonderful world of Fungi, and show us how they are the backbone of our soils and wild places. (Children must be accompanied by an adult; dogs on a short lead).
Volunteer task day
Tuesday 24th October — Meet at 10am
There's always plenty to do in the park in autumn! Join us on a volunteer task day to meet new people and learn new skills. Training, equipment and refreshments are provided.
Plastic tree guard collection
Sunday 5th November — 10am - 12pm
Join in with Plastic Free Cotgrave as we collect old tree guards from around the park to reduce plastic pollution. Children welcome with an adult. Meet in the car park. Equipment will be provided.
Volunteer task day
Thursday 16th November — Meet at 10am
Help us manage and improve the park on one of our volunteer task days. Stay as long as you like. There are a variety of tasks available to suit everyone. Refreshments provided.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 26th November — Meet at 10am
Looking to try something new? Volunteer task days are a great way to get involved in the park & your local community! Training and refreshments are provided. Stay as long as you like.
Volunteer task day
Sunday 17th December — Meet at 10am
Join us on our final volunteer task day of 2023 and enjoy the park in winter. Training, equipment and (warming!) refreshments are provided.