In October half term Stowmarket Town Council will be holding an environmental themed, family fun day called 'Go Green Go Wild', to inspire and educate young people about the value of wildlife and the importance of protecting the environment. This exciting new event will be FREE to attend, held on Milton House grounds and at Stowmarket Scout Centre between 10.30am-2.30pm on Tuesday 24th October 2023.
The day will be jam packed with lots of fun interactive stalls and activities for all the family. Including Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Food Savvy, Suez, Master Composters, Suffolk Recycling and many more!
Families will have the opportunity to interact with various animals from Our Animal World, Gee Gees Ranch and Rescue, and Birds and Beyond Falconry who will be talking about conservation, how they adapt and survive in their environments, and how humans have an impact on their world.
Get creative with craft workshops facilitated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Eco-friendly artist Clare Sams and Get Suffolk Reading, families can try their hand at creating willow crowns and recycled weaving.
Go Green Go Wild will offer free face painting, captivating story tellers sharing eco-themed tales, a bug hunt on the grounds, E bikes from EEZYBIKE and even the chance to contribute to building a giant bug hotel!
A beautiful vintage carousel and swing boats, powered without electricity, will be available for children to enjoy, aligning perfectly with the events eco-conscious theme. All rides will be free to the public.
Red Gables Repair Café will be on hand with volunteers to offer sewing repairs, while Volunteers of Stowmarket serve refreshments. Stowmarket Eco Future Group will be facilitating a welly swap. Donations are welcome in the lead up to the event and can be dropped off at Red Gables before or brought on the day. You can even find Suffolk Police there with their electric car, alongside offering free bike marking on site.
Stowmarket Town Council will also be giving away 100 wildlife habitats, including bird boxes and bug hotels, so be sure to grab one. Free Parking will be available at Milton Road Carpark, located opposite the Milton House grounds on the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic new event!
