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Big Garden Bird Watch for adults with learning disabilities
Code: T25CQ2396
Location: Hunloke Community Garden
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Come to the beautiful Hunloke community gardens to learn about the Big garden Bird Watch. We will take part in a bird count and learn how to use tally charts and bar graphs to record what we see. We will make bird feeders to take home.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people with learning disabilities who would like to take part in a bird count. No experience needed. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. The tutor will demonstrate each task and we will work together to count the birds in the community gardens. our tutor will give you support and feedback, so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
All materials are provided.
The gardens will be cold! Please wear warm clothes, boots or shoes that cover your feet and a waterproof, warm coat.
There are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 24 February 2026
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Hunloke Community Garden
Church Street South
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2TF