You might make a seed bomb or a nature crown, listen to a story in the Community Garden, plant some seeds in our Urban Farm or see what bugs and birds you can spot. If it’s a sunny day, why not bring a picnic and explore the wider Northern Roots site after your visit.

Tiny Nature Explorers is a collaboration between Gallery Oldham and Northern Roots and has been designed especially for 2–3-year-olds(pre-school) and their families.

The session is FREE, but you must book a ticket for your child.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Age suitability: pre-school, 2-3 year olds.

Available places: 15 places available for 2–3-year-olds with their parents/guardians.

Baby-changing facilities: Northern Roots cannot provide access to baby change facilities at this time.

Toilet: A compost toilet facility is available on the Urban Farm and is suitable for 2–3-year-olds with parent/carer/guardian supervision. A potty will also be provided.

Working Urban Farm: Northern Roots is a working Urban Farm with uneven ground, a small wildlife pond and an apiary (bees). The session will be fully risk assessed and prepared for pre-schoolers and their families, but you need to be aware of the environment and ensure that you supervise your pre-schooler at all times.

Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ Here’s how to find us.

Parking: A small car park is located at the site, but we cannot guarantee spaces. The nearest carpark is a short walk up Kings Road in Alexandra Park if needed.

Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.

Cancellation Policy:You are free to cancel your ticket at any time. Please do let us know in advance if you cannot attend by cancelling through Eventbrite or emailing info@northern-roots.uk. We can then offer your ticket to another family.

Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk

Northern Roots will become a significant resource for learning and skills development in Oldham. We will deliver learning opportunities for all ages, such as pre-school activities, young adult programmes and adult skills and qualifications. Visit our Learning and Skills page to learn more.

Tiny Nature Explorers at Northern Roots is generously supported by Art Fund.