Natural
Art
There was a lot of buzzing activity down at Queen Mother’s Park on
Tuesday. Guided by Kentish
Stour Project Officer - Diane Comley, over twenty children and their
parents spent a happy two hours learning about the importance of
wildflower meadows and long grasses, including a mini-beast hunt for
butterflies, bees, birds and other creatures.
Then inspired by what they found, the children worked with artist
Teresa Tanner to create their own insect out of grasses and other natural
materials that they found in the park.
This free event was organised by the Kentish Stour Countryside
Partnership, and was the second in a series of children’s activities
that are taking place in the Ashford Green Corridor during the summer
holidays. Each event is run by a local artist or expert, and is designed
so that children have fun learning about the wildlife on their doorstep.
There are a few places available so contact us on 01233 813307 or email kentishstour@kent.gov.uk
for more information and to make your booking. You can also visit the
Ashford Green Corridor Website on www.ashfordgreencorridor.org.uk
to
find out more about the events and the Green Corridor.
