Here is a list of nature-inspired events for families over the October half term in Milton Keynes

Throughout this October half term (Monday October 26 – Friday October 30) The Parks Trust's outdoor learning team are hosting a variety of nature inspired events at their education centres.

Sarah Griffiths, from TPT, said: ‘We are really pleased to be able to offer some smaller scale family friendly activities during October half term. Over the course of this year we have seen how important green space is to people and through our activities we hope to inspire people to help us protect these vital spaces and the wildlife that call our parks home."

Here's everything TPT has planned for the school holiday:

There will be a pond dipping session at either Linford Lakes Nature Reserve or Howe Park Wood.

A TPT spokesperson said: "In these sessions you’ll learn how to successfully pond dip and discover the amazing creatures that live under water. After this 20-minute activity has finished you will also be able to access the Nature Reserve at Linford Lakes or go for a stroll around Howe Park Wood."

The sessions cost £5 for a family group of up to 5 people. All equipment will be provided.

TPT will also be hosting self-led bug hunting activities at either Howe Park Wood or Linford Lake Nature Reserve.

The spokesperson said: "In these 40-minute sessions families will be given a set of bug hunting equipment including a sweep net, ID sheet and magnifying glass before heading out into the meadow, grassland or wood to start their bug hunting adventure."

These sessions cost £2 for the loan of one set of equipment, families can book up to three sets of equipment per group, and parents must always accompany their children.

On Monday October 26, Great Linford Manor Park will be abound with folktales, histories and stories, including the tale of the wonderous astrological physician, charm caster and potion maker, Richard Napier.

The spokesperson said: "Something strange is going on in Great Linford Manor Park and not for the first time, magic is afoot! Pull up a chair, listen to a story and come and join the fun in a family safe setting."

On Tuesday October 27, TPT will also be celebrating the Big Draw Festival 2020, which is a worldwide celebration of drawing.

The spokesperson said: "Come along to this free family friendly workshop at Great Linford Manor Park and work together with other local people to create one big piece of artwork."

On Wednesday October 28, TPT will be running its Discover Nature Day, which has been designed for children aged between 8-11 years old.

The spokesperson said: "This session is perfect for those interested in the local environment and want to find out more about the natural world, and who also want to be involved in conservation projects and wildlife surveys."

This activity will take place at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve from 10am to 3pm, the session costs £15 per person and will be outside.

All of the activities require customers to pre-book a ticket, the spokesperson said, and they also comply with the current guidelines around Covid-19.

TPT does ask that all participants adhere to social distancing and government guidelines.

For more information or to book tickets, visit www.theparkstrust.com/whats- on