A Future for Horticulture...Without Digital - John Foley
Mar
24

A Future for Horticulture...Without Digital - John Foley

John Foley, owner of Holden Clough Nurseries in Lancashire and former RHS Master Grower, has advocated for a shift away from digital-dependent horticulture, focusing instead on hands-on, traditional gardening techniques. He emphasises the mental and physical benefits of gardening, connecting with nature, and understanding plants directly. 

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EcoBeats Sustainable Instruments - Music and Craft Workshop (recommended for ages 3-7)
Apr
7

EcoBeats Sustainable Instruments - Music and Craft Workshop (recommended for ages 3-7)

A playful workshop where children can create their own musical instruments using recycled materials and explore sound through music-making and singing. Set in the Dorothy Fox Education Centre, the workshops combine creativity, nature and music in a relaxed environment designed for young children and their parents or carers.

Venue - The Dorothy Fox Education Centre

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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EcoBeats - Creative Soundscapes (recommended for ages 7-11)
Apr
7

EcoBeats - Creative Soundscapes (recommended for ages 7-11)

These imaginative workshops will teach you how to explore sounds from our environment and create music inspired by the world around us. Designed for older children and their parents or carers, we will focus on using our curiosity and creativity to make beautiful sounds - no musical experience necessary.

Venue - The Dorothy Fox Education Centre

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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EcoBeats Sustainable Instruments - Music and Craft Workshop (recommended for ages 3-7)
Apr
8

EcoBeats Sustainable Instruments - Music and Craft Workshop (recommended for ages 3-7)

A playful workshop where children can create their own musical instruments using recycled materials and explore sound through music-making and singing. Set in the Dorothy Fox Education Centre, the workshops combine creativity, nature and music in a relaxed environment designed for young children and their parents or carers.

Venue - The Dorothy Fox Education Centre

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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EcoBeats - Creative Soundscapes (recommended for ages 7-11)
Apr
8

EcoBeats - Creative Soundscapes (recommended for ages 7-11)

These imaginative workshops will teach you how to explore sounds from our environment and create music inspired by the world around us. Designed for older children and their parents or carers, we will focus on using our curiosity and creativity to make beautiful sounds - no musical experience necessary.

Venue - The Dorothy Fox Education Centre

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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Edimental Kitchen Garden
Apr
13

Edimental Kitchen Garden

‘All You Can Eat’ - a talk on the design, growing and educational potential of edible planting

Centred around the design, build and legacy of their Silver-Gilt award-winning Long Border at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse last year, titled ‘The Discovery Outdoors Edimental Kitchen Classroom’, John, Sam and Bridget talk about the often overlooked qualities and potentials of edible ornamental ( or ‘edimental’) planting. John explores the educational aspect, Sam talks about designing with edimentals, whilst Bridget speaks about growing and caring for them.

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EcoBeats - Guided Sound Walks
Apr
22

EcoBeats - Guided Sound Walks

These guided soundwalks are designed to help tune in to your surroundings and tune out the noise of everyday life! Join us for a 45 minute walk around the gardens as we use mindful listening practices to learn about how sounds and nature can increase well-being.

Meet at the Clarkehouse Road Entrance to the Gardens.

Free to attend

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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EcoBeats - Guided Sound Walks
Apr
22

EcoBeats - Guided Sound Walks

These guided soundwalks are designed to help tune in to your surroundings and tune out the noise of everyday life! Join us for a 45 minute walk around the gardens as we use mindful listening practices to learn about how sounds and nature can increase well-being.

Meet at the Clarkehouse Road Entrance to the Gardens.

Free to attend

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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INTRODUCTION TO PLANTING DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE
Apr
24

INTRODUCTION TO PLANTING DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE

It is plants that usually ‘make or break’ a garden. Guy Petheram presents this one day course where you will learn about the different types, their characteristics and how to use them to best effect.

£65-£85PP

Spaces are limited, book your place using the link below:

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Spring Nature Journalling Workshop
Apr
27

Spring Nature Journalling Workshop

Join local artist Jenny for a relaxing and hands-on workshop introducing the practice of nature journalling. Set in the tranquil setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens, this is a rare chance to step back and really notice the natural world. You will also develop your creative skills in painting and drawing and be inspired to develop a new regular creative habit.

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EcoBeats Pop-Up Community Choir
Apr
29

EcoBeats Pop-Up Community Choir

A relaxed outdoor singing session for anyone who enjoys making music and being out in nature. We will be singing a mixture of popular and folk tunes in the beautiful setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens. No previous singing experience is required, and we ask that you wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing!

Where? Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2LN

Location within the gardens TBC- please keep an eye on our website and social media

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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EcoBeats Pop-Up Community Choir
May
6

EcoBeats Pop-Up Community Choir

A relaxed outdoor singing session for anyone who enjoys making music and being out in nature. We will be singing a mixture of popular and folk tunes in the beautiful setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens. No previous singing experience is required, and we ask that you wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing!

Where? Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2LN

Location within the gardens TBC- please keep an eye on our website and social media

Free to attend (children must be accompanied by an adult)

To sign up, visit @ecobeats.shef on Instagram or visit our website https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/ecobeats/whats-on.



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Nature Journalling Workshop
Oct
20

Nature Journalling Workshop

Join local artist Jenny for a relaxing and hands-on workshop introducing the practice of nature journalling. Set in the tranquil setting of Sheffield Botanical Gardens, this is a rare chance to step back and really notice the natural world. You will also develop your creative skills in painting and drawing and be inspired to develop a new regular creative habit.

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Felted Barn Owl Picture Workshop
Sept
24

Felted Barn Owl Picture Workshop

Join local felt artist, Harriet Morley, who will teach you how to make your own Barn Owl picture using wet felting and needle felting techniques. You do not need to be able to draw as a template is provided and there will also be a choice of various merino wools to use for your background colours.

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