

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The MERL Green Explorers: 22 February 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Monthly nature and bushcraft sessions for families (5+)About this EventFree to attend, booking essentialThe MERL Green Explorers sessions provide an amazing opportunity for children aged 5+ to experience nature and build their outdoor skills.Led by Charlotte, a local environmental education teacher and Level 3 Forest Leader, sessions are themed around the museum collections and our changing seasons. Activities vary each session but will include shelter building, finding out all about the birds, animals and insects, identifying animals from the clues they leave behind, insect discovery, woodcraft tool use and preparing snacks and craft activities linked to the garden using natural materials.These sessions will allow children and adults to connect and build their confidence, while creating positive relationships with their natural environment, encouraging them to grow up willing and able to protect it.WHAT TO BRINGSuitable clothing for you all (Wet-weather gear and sun protection as appropriate; the session will remain outdoors, whatever the weather!)Water bottleSnacks will be provided for children (adults may wish to bring your own)TICKETS AND AGE SUITABILITY2026 update: Thanks to the support of Arts Council England, Green Explorers is currently free!Sessions run monthly (on the last Sunday of the month). Sessions are free but you will need to book in advance (bookings open two weeks ahead of each session). Please email merlevents@reading.ac.uk if you have booked a ticket but can no longer attend.The activities are designed for children aged 5 and over, so are not suitable for younger siblings. For children under 5, we recommend Friday Fledglings instead. Children must be accompanied by an adult.To keep up to date with our events and activities join our newsletter at   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51d8e740-0a10-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w1200-h289-dc000000-gmir.png
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- **Event Categories**: Art
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Museum of English Rural Life
- **lat**: 51.4469179
- **long**: -0.9578903999999966
- **full address**: The Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) (https://allevents.in/org/the-museum-of-english-rural-life-the-merl/22751206)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The MERL Green Explorers: 22 February 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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