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Half Term Events at Earth Trust

Earth Trust will be hosting a number of events aimed at children for the half term in February. The events will take place at the Earth Lab, Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham. Monday 12th February 10am to 2pm Orienteering Adventure

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Archaeology Festival of Discovery 2024

Earth Trust is hosting the Archaeology Festival of Discovery on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February 2024 between 9:30am and 5pm. When archaeologists from DigVentures began excavating at Earth Trust, it led to the discovery of a previously unknown Roman … Continue reading

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Eco-friendly Christmas Market

Earth Trust is holding an artisan Christmas market on Saturday 9th December to showcase eco-friendly gift ideas and sustainable living. Visitors can soak up the charm of Christmas within the cosy embrace of the 19th-century Fison Barn, tucked at the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Patch Family Event

Earth Trust’s Pumpkin Patch family event returns at Half-Term to celebrate the bountiful beauty of our planet. As part of a Thank the Earth season, Earth Trust is inviting people to join in the muddy, hands-on fun, exploring the growing … Continue reading

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Wittenham Clumps Archaeological Dig

An archaeological dig at Wittenham Clumps has uncovered the 1,800 year-old remains of a tiny Roman dog. At just 20 cm (7.8 inches) tall at the shoulder, researchers say that the ancient pooch is one of the five smallest Roman … Continue reading

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Neptune Wood Meadow Closure

The Earth Trust has announced that the meadow next to Neptune Wood will be closed from Monday 19th June. The closure is to stop dog fouling before it is cut for hay and is expected to last for four to … Continue reading

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Lambing Festival

Earth Trust has announced that its much-loved Lambing Festival is back for Spring 2023, following a three year Covid break. The festival will run over two weekends: 25th to 26th March and 1st to 2nd April. Visitors can explore the … Continue reading

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Pick a Pumpkin Family Event

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to publicize its special Autumn Event “Pumpkin Patch: Pick a Pumpkin, Explore our Maize Maze”. It will take place from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October at Earth Trust Centre.  Alongside the opportunity … Continue reading

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Neptune Wood Meadow Closed

Some residents will have noticed that Neptune Wood meadow is closed. Earth Trust has announced that it needs to allow the field to be grazed safely by its sheep and so the permissive footpath that runs between Sylva Foundation and … Continue reading

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Walking in Nature

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of a series of mindful walks at three of its beautiful greenspaces.  Walks are run by an Earth Trust tutor and supported by its volunteers. Walking within nature will … Continue reading

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