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Check out the FREE and low-cost nature-themed workshops and activities happening at Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Retford libraries this autumn and winter!
Reconnecting communities with nature through local libraries
In our increasingly fast-paced and urbanised world, the need to reconnect with nature has never been more pressing. Recognising this, Natural England and Libraries Connected have joined forces to launch the Culture Nature project, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between communities and the natural world.
We've been granted funding by Natural England and Libraries Connected to deliver Places to Connect, a programme of learning and activities for the local community to rediscover nature, enhance their mental wellbeing and contribute to nature's recovery in urban landscapes through libraries.
Your local library is about to turn into a thriving hub for nature enthusiasts, beginners, and everyone in between!
Beginning November 2024, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Retford Libraries will become nature hubs, running nature-themed learning and short courses for adults and families, gardening and willow weaving workshops, group walks, mindfulness, yoga and more through to the end of Spring 2025.
Discover the ancient Ginkgo tree and Silver Birch trees in our library gardens, walk local paths with an ecology expert and identify local wildlife species amongst many other activities both libraries will be running.
Get Involved!
Why not take the step and find out how you can get involved? If you live in Nottinghamshire and are interested in participating in this initiative, visit Retford or Kirkby-in-Ashfield library and inquire about our Culture Nature activities.
Look out for FREE and low-cost activities coming to libraries this autumn...
