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Take part in themed arts and crafts activities, enjoy the wildlife garden trail, and explore exhibitions on the local history, heritage and natural history of Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor. Free admission. Every Saturday & Sunday | 12:00–16:00

JULY THEME: WINGS

Saplings Parent & Toddler Group – Sponge Tree - Wednesday 1 July | 10:00–12:00
Monthly nature group for parents and toddlers. Reduced rates available through National Lottery Heritage Fund support. 

Bird Painting and Collage Session - Sunday 5 July | 12:30–15:30
Create hanging bird artwork with artist Emma Bairstow, inspired by Mark Heald. Free drop-in session. 

Nature Journaling: Guided Roots - Friday 10 July | 18:30–20:30
A nature journaling session for women to reconnect, recharge and relax. 

Sponge Tree Holiday Forest School - Thursday 23 & 30 July |  09:00-16:00
Outdoor forest school activities at Shipley Glen and Bracken Hall. 

Butterfly Painting Workshop - Saturday 25 July | 12:30–15:30
Paint a wooden butterfly and learn about these important pollinators. 

Shipley Glen Family Forest School Session - Monday 27 July | 3:00–15:30
A free family activity delivered in partnership with Bradford Libraries as part of the Culture Nature Now programme. 

Family Nature Walk & Activities - Friday 31 July | 11:00–13:00
A family event with the Canal & River Trust, including activities and a picnic in Roberts Park. 

AUGUST

Nature Journaling: Guided Roots - Friday 21 August | 18:30–20:30
Nature journaling for women to reconnect, recharge and relax.