A local garden centre is launching a series of free nature workshops to keep children entertained during the summer holidays.
Workshop options for families
Families can choose between a water-themed nature session and a magical fairy gardening experience. The monthly Little Seedlings Club will return to the Boston store on July 5 at 9.30am.
This particular interactive session will focus entirely on the wonders of water. Children will discover where water comes from and follow its journey through the water cycle. The session also covers how ponds provide essential habitats for local wildlife using live demonstrations. Youngsters will then get the chance to take part in a hands-on creative craft activity to make their own pond habitat.
Special holiday event with DreamWorks
Alongside this regular club, the store is teaming up with DreamWorks for a separate holiday event. The Gabby's Dollhouse Summer Holiday Club workshop invites children to step into a special themed garden. Participants will learn about the secret life of gardens and discover magical fairy stories. They will also explore dandelion wishes and learn how to become nature guardians. The session finishes with children creating their own secret fairy garden door to take home.
Inspiring the next generation
Nigel Lawton from Dobbies said: "Gardening is a fantastic way for children to connect with nature, spark their curiosity and have fun outdoors."
"Through our Little Seedlings Club and the Gabby's Dollhouse Summer Holiday Club workshops, we're creating fun, hands-on experiences that introduce children to plants, wildlife and the environment, and help them learn a new skill."
"Whether they're learning how water helps gardens grow or creating their own magical fairy garden, these workshops are designed to inspire the next generation of young gardeners while showing that spending time outdoors can be lots of fun."
Booking information
The monthly session on July 5 is completely free to attend but spaces must be booked online in advance. The themed summer holiday club also runs on selected dates in the Boston store and requires advance booking. Parents can secure a place for any of these events by visiting the official website at www.dobbies.com/events.
Location: Boston in Lincolnshire.
