Events

The Nature Shed Project Public Meeting

On Saturday 27th April Monkton Nature Reserve is hosting the first Public Meeting for the new Nature Shed Project. This project is aimed at people of all ages, inviting them to participate in meaningful and…
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Easter at Monkton Nature Reserve

We have a full and varied programme of events on at the Reserve over the Easter school holiday. Head on over to the events section and we're sure you'll find something to interest you.  
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New Gazebo at Damselfly Pond

We now have a permanent timber gazebo adjacent to Damselfly Pond. We have planned for this structure for nearly 3 years.  However, we have recently benefited from a number of donations from the Co-op, some…
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NOTE: February astronomy viewing date change

PLEASE NOTE: The astronomy viewing session planned for Friday 22nd February has been postponed due to anticipated poor viewing conditions. The session will now be held on SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY. The session will run from…
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February Half Term opening

For the February school half term holiday week the Reserve will be open on Wednesday 20th February when there will be an arts event. For a full listing of the half term events we have…
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December Astronomy Viewing Session

Update: The December astronomy viewing session will include a talk on nebulae by astrophysicist Natalia Garrett. Further details can be found in the Events section.
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Christmas at the Reserve!

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Amendment to Fridays Astronomy evening

Unfortunately, Shaun is unable to put on the projection show for Friday. Instead there will be a short demonstration before the main talk to explain why stars twinkle. Luigi will show the different types of…
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Astronomy Evening – Art & Science come together

This Friday's astronomy viewing session features, amongst other things, a special WALKABOUT projection show! All the details can be found in the Events section. Please note: there will be a small charge for non-members. FREE…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE – Children’s astronomy session

Children's Friday astronomy viewing session 16th November - IMPORTANT UPDATE The current weather forecast is not favourable for the Friday session. There may be the possibility, therefore, that the session will be pushed back a…
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