Join Charnwood forest in Possible Places to discover more about the Forest. Journey through half a billion years of history with our expert talks and hands-on, family friendly workshops.
A beginners guide to Pebbles
In this interactive session, Dr Jack Matthews will guide you through the basics of the amazing geology of pebbles.
Fossils of the Forest
A beginner’s guide to what life looked like more than half a billion years ago in the eastern part of the National Forest, led by Dr Jack Matthews.
What’s in a Name
Join Dr Susan Kilby and learn about past communities, and what place names tell us about their relationship with the natural world.
Colours of the Forest – Ink Making
Join us for a fun workshop, where we’ll be making ink using natural resources. Watch as we demonstrate how to make medieval-style ink, and enjoy writing, doodling or painting with our fabulous ink collection!
Entangle Workshop
Plait connections from root to fungus across the space, growing and developing as we spread positive messaging aroundplastic pollution, fungus and it’s uses to heal the planet.
Marvellous Minerals
Join Dr Duncan Murdock of the Oxford University, Museum of Natural History for a grand tour of the stunning, shiny, and strange minerals found in Charnwood Forest.
