Green Gang: Whinless Winter Wonderland

Event Date: 20/12/2023 12:00 - 14:00

Take a break from the TV and step into the Whinless Winter Wonderland!
In a mini forest-school style afternoon, we’ll explore the natural resources around us:
-build a den
-natural artworks
-whittling
-roast marshmallows over a campfire
-create a winter snack for your garden birds

There are uneven paths and steep slopes, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather.

Leader: Miranda Jackson, Mobile: 07720 103618
Meeting Point: Elms Vale Recreation Ground carpark

Parking: Free at Elms Vale Recreation Ground carpark.

Children must be accompanied at all times. Due to limited spaces we appreciate only one adult accompanying each child during the event. Please note each ticket booked is for one child plus one accompanying adult.

We have three donation ticket options available and all money raised will go back into our conservation work across sites as well as ensuring the continuation of our events. All three ticket options are identical in everything except price and once 15 in total have sold the event will be full.

Event Location - Whinless Down

Whinless Down Local Nature Reserve and Local Wildlife Site is an area of steep, chalk downland in Dover with Bronze Age barrows and 360-degree views overlooking Dover Castle and the French coast.

Management on site includes cattle grazing to remove coarse grasses and scrub removal to encourage chalk grassland species. 

The site is managed on behalf of Dover District Council.

Adventure Awaits

Explore the permanent orienteering course with 30 control points at Whinless Down. Together with High Meadow, this course provides a combined experience for a more expansive adventure. Maps are available here.