Please note that at Queenswood no cycling or horseriding is permitted around the Country Park.
Bertie Buzzard's Autumn Trail
2008
Throughout the half term
holidays
Join Bertie Buzzard and his friends the Queenswood Seeds this
autumn to find out how they find a new place to settle down and
grow into a plant.
Cost:
50p Entry forms available from
Queenswood Tourist Information Centre.
Saturday 25th October
2008
Queenswood Fungus
Walk
10am -12.15pm
Join us for a saturday morning walk through Queenswood Arboretum
enjoying the lovely autumn colours and learning about the wealth of
fungi to be found there, led by local field mycologist Sheila
Spence.
See if you can find 'Candlesnuff' and
'Cramp Balls' or even a 'Jelly Fungus' along the way and learn
about why fungi are such an important part of our
environment.
Not suitable for children under the age
of 12, all children must be accompanied by an adult who is
responsible for their safety at all times.
Cost:
Adults £3.50
Children (over 12 only)
£2.00
Family ticket 2 adults + 2 children
(over 12) £10.00
Booking is essential
- for further information and booking
details please contact: Sheila or George Spence Tel:01531 631736 or
email:marchesfungi@btinternet.com
For more details of fungi events in the
County visit www.herefordshire-fungi.org.uk
NB: This event is not a fungal foray, bylaws prevent the collection of fungi at Queenswood.
Sunday 26th October
2008
Autumn Colour Walks
2pm - 3.30pm
In autumn the trees are ablaze with colour and at Queenswood you
can spot some spectacular sights, especially in the Autumn Garden.
The foliage of the Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) change to
brilliant vermillions, purples, yellows and oranges. Discover these
and the other eye-catching autumn displays by joining a guided walk
led by one of the Countryside Ranger Team.
Distance:
Approx 1.5 miles
Meet:
Outside the Tourist Information Centre
at Queenswood
Cost:
Free, though a donation to the
Queenswood Coronation Fund would be welcomed.
Tuesday 28th October
2008
Nature Play Rangers: Spooky Halloween
Fun
12 noon - 2pm
Join the Nature Play Rangers - we're
going spooky for halloween!
Create scary masks and lanterns... make
a spooky apple head...
create a gigantic monster... play
ghoolish games!
Please wear sensible shoes and clothing as this activity will take
place outdoors.
Meet:
Autumn Garden
Cost:
This session is free.
No need to book - just come and join us
in the Autumn Garden anytime between 12noon and 2pm.
All children must be accompanied by an
adult
Wednesday 29th October
2008
Queenswood Fungus
Walk
2.00pm - 4.15 pm
Join us for this wednesday afternoon walk, another great
opportunity to explore Queenswood Arboretum, enjoying the lovely
autumn colours and learning about the wealth of fungi to be found
there, led by local field mycologist Sheila Spence.
(See 25th October entry for full details
and how to book your place)
Sunday 2nd November
2008
Autumn Colour Walks
2pm - 3.30pm
In autumn the trees are ablaze with
colour and at Queenswood you can spot some spectacular sights,
especially in the Autumn Garden. The foliage of the Japanese Maples
(Acer palmatum) change to brilliant vermillions, purples, yellows
and oranges. Discover these and the other eye-catching autumn
displays by joining a guided walk led by one of the Countryside
Ranger Team.
Distance:
Approx 1.5 miles
Meet:
Outside the Tourist Information Centre
at Queenswood
Cost:
Free, though a donation to the
Queenswood Coronation Fund would be welcomed.