The Big Wild Play Out
An activity with Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity date: Saturday 25th May 2024
Start time: 12:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
Research has shown that children just don't get enough opportunities to play out these days. They spend too much time indoors, lacking exercise and the chance to connect to the natural world - and their mental and physical health suffers for it. So we are inviting families to join us for a day of outdoor play. There will be time to run around and play games, to have a go at pond dipping, to explore an exciting new area of the site and take part in a bug hunt. Join in, feel good - get active!
Activity location
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Site description
The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange in Leeds have long recognised that looking after green places isn't only about caring for nature, but about caring for people as well.
Since 1992, we have used the natural environment to offer a range of education, job skills and recreation opportunities for people of all ages. Skelton Grange welcomes over 6500 people a year, including young people joining environmental education and play activities, and adult trainees and volunteers leading education sessions and conservation and biodiversity projects. This enables them to widen their experience & aspirations, reduce social exclusion and build confidence, develop skills for further training or employment, and partake in positive activities which promote lifelong learning and cohesive communities.
Very simply, every year we engage thousands of people of all ages with their local environment where they make a positive difference to their community.
Contact
Chris Ensor
Telephone: 0113 243 0815
Email: skelton@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange
Site Facilities
- Disabled Access
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Toilets
- Disabled Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - in main building
