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TheKingfisher Trust

Projects

Four regular projects and free family walks. For each one we tell you plainly: who it’s for, when it runs, what children do, what it costs and how to book.

Class in the Woods Bird club Holiday club Swift boxes Family walks Booking
Children seen from behind watching birds through binoculars from a footbridge
A woodland clearing with log benches
Sessions take place by the River Don or in the city’s woods.
for schools£3 per pupil

Class in the Woods

Outdoor sessions for Years 1–6. Instead of learning about rivers from a textbook — two hours beside a real one.

Who it’s for
Primary classes, Years 1–6
How long
2 hours
Where
By the Don or in the city’s woods
Cost
£3 per pupil

What children do: look for animal tracks, use hand lenses to explore life in the leaf litter and the water, and learn to recognise trees and birds. We match the topic to the year group and the season.

How to book: fill in the form at the bottom of the page or call the office. We’ll agree a date and a meeting point.

Book your class
Three children in bright coats watching birds through binoculars
Saturday sessions are led by Paul Alder, an amateur ornithologist.
ages 8–12free

Young Birdwatchers’ Club

A Saturday club for children who want to know who’s singing outside the window and where the geese are flying.

Who it’s for
Children aged 8–12
When
Saturdays, see programme
Led by
Paul Alder
Cost
Free, booking needed

What children do: watch birds through binoculars, learn to identify them by sight and song, and keep their own sightings notebooks.

How to book: use the form below or give us a call. The club is free thanks to our donors and Gift Aid.

Book a place

For projects funded by a grant, this is where we credit the funder and show their logo, as our agreement requires.

A group of children with backpacks walking with a leader along a woodland path
Holiday clubs are coordinated by Kate Blackburn.
school holidaysfrom £110

Nature holiday club

Five days outdoors in the half-term and summer holidays. A different place and a different question every day.

Who it’s for
Primary school children
When
February half-term and summer, 5 days
Coordinator
Kate Blackburn
Cost
from £110

What children do: head into the woods, down to the river and out to the reservoir, watch birds, test the water, build and draw. Lots of moving, very little sitting.

How to book: send us your details using the form and we’ll reply with dates, the programme and how to pay.

Ask about dates
An adult’s and a child’s hands screwing together a wooden nest box
We build the boxes together with local residents.
for familieswith residents

Swift boxes

A family project on Sheffield’s estates. Swifts nest in gaps in buildings — after renovation work, they often have nowhere to come back to.

Who it’s for
Families, residents, housing associations
Where
On estates across Sheffield
Who with
Residents and housing associations
Cost
Free to take part

What children do: help build the boxes, learn how swifts live, and watch to see whether the birds move in.

How to join in: if you live on an estate or work for a housing association, get in touch and we’ll plan a session together.

Suggest your estate
A parent and child walking along a boardwalk through reeds at sunset
Walks are led by a guide from the Trust.
for familiesfree

Guided family nature walks

A guided walk for children and grown-ups. A good weekend plan if you want to see more than usual.

Who it’s for
Families with children
When
See programme
Where
In and around Sheffield
Cost
Free, booking needed
Book a family place

Booking

Book a child, a class or a family

Just a few contact details and we’ll reply with dates and the details. Prefer to talk? The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm.

We follow our safeguarding policy. We never photograph children’s faces during sessions.

Questions from parents and teachers

Before you book

What should my child bring?

Clothes and shoes that can get muddy, layers for the weather and a drink. We provide hand lenses, binoculars and notebooks.

What happens if it rains?

Nature doesn’t stop in the rain, so in normal weather sessions go ahead. If the weather is unsafe, we’ll rearrange.

Is the bird club really free?

Yes. The club and family walks are funded by donations, Gift Aid and grants. You just need to book.

Do you take photos of the children?

We never publish photos that show children’s faces. We photograph hands, wildlife and groups from behind.