Days of Doing in May

Sat 21 May 2022 @ 11.00

Wyken Slough Nature Reserve
Enter via: ALDERMANS GREEN ROAD CV2 1PJ, OR, EBURNE ROAD CV2 1JT

Duration: 11am - 4pm

FREE (Drop in)

The Starfish Collaborative bring you the second Days of Doing continuing to celebrate our visible and accessible green spaces in the heart of the Wood End/ Bell Green/ Henley Green community.

Additionally, Animals!, created by Dens & Signals, will bring a wild and empowering performance about animals, humans and nature.

Come along, bring a picnic blanket and try out 6 fun activity zones in the park. The activities are for everyone and all aspects of the event are free. Pick up an events timetable and zone map when you arrive.

Days of Doing is brought to you by The Starfish Collaborative CIC. Commissioned by Coventry City of Culture Trust for #GreenFutures supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Severn Trent Community Fund

For more information visit: coventry2021.co.uk/wildlife

WHATS ON

The Growing Zone 11 – 12:45 & 1:30 – 4. Sunflower seed planting
Fun on the Field:
- Field Games 11 – 12, 1 – 2 & 3 – 4.
- Animals! by Dens and Signals 12 – 1 & 2 – 3.
Fancy a Cuppa – open all day – Free drinks, picnic area and seating
The Hive – open all day – exciting creations with the Rangers
Where the wild things are – 11:30, 12:30, 2 & 3pm – Makatan storytelling
The Den & The Burrow – open all day – quiet space for anyone with support needs
The Fabularium:
- 11:15 – 12 & 2:45 – 3:30 – The Ancient Mariner & Albatross
- 12 – 2:30 – Drop in workshop
A Snail’s Pace – open all day – Relaxation, hammocks, board games
All Things Wild:
- 11 – 12:15 – Clay Faces
- 1 – 2:15 – Den Building and Animal Habitats
- 2:30 – 4 – Leaf and Mini-Beast Hunt

MAPS

IMAGES FROM APRIL'S DAYS OF DOING

About Animals!

The animals are gathering.

But one species hasn't turned up, and it's the species which has been causing all the trouble.

Something's got to be done, and whatever it is, it's going to be wild!

Fun, interactive and featuring original songs, Animals! is an empowering and uplifting performance about animals, humans and nature. It celebrates the amazing wildlife around us and makes big things feel possible.

Dens & Signals bring people together to create connections, shared moments, and future possibilities.

“A deft and imaginative experience” – The Guardian on Treasured – A Secret Journey

“A beautiful swaggering pleasure” – Audience member on The Wake

Created by Dens & Signals. Commissioned by Coventry City of Culture Trust for #GreenFutures, supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Photo by Rosie Powell

ACCESS INFO

Support for you at The Den and The Burrow

We want people who have a disability/health condition/support need (and their friends/carers/families) to know that they are welcome, valued and have support if they need it.

We have created specific spaces called The Burrow (for adults and secondary aged young people) and The Den (for preschool and primary school children) that can be visited should anyone in your party like/need a little bit of time out from the larger event.

The Den and The Burrow are quiet drop-in zones providing support for anyone, including those who -

Feel anxious or overwhelmed
Need to take medication/tend to a condition and would like privacy
Are experiencing sensory overload
Have any support needs

I have (or some I’ll be with) has a disability/ health condition/ access needs which may prevent us from attending, is additional access support available?

Yes, we want to make sure you and those you are with feel safe, comfortable and cared for when you come to the sessions. In order for us to achieve this care we need to know about your needs so we actively encourage you to let us know any health conditions/ disabilities/ access needs you and your group have.

Please call/ text/ whatsapp Kerry on 07907 823125.

She can chat with you to explore any specific needs you may have in relation to the sessions (including spatial, sensory, social, physical and mental) so you can feel safe and your needs are understood.