Toddler Time

Toddler Time is back at Hartsholme Country Park on Friday 20 November, from 10:00 to 11:00. It's run by the Park Rangers as part of the council's family activities across Lincoln's green spaces, and it's aimed at children aged one to five.

The first thing you need to know is to dress your little ones to get messy. That's the whole point of the session: it's hands-on and seasonal, so whatever they're doing will likely involve getting their hands dirty. The activities change with the seasons, so what they're up to in November will be different from what they'd do in the spring. It's a chance for young children to connect with nature and pick up new skills outdoors, rather than just watching from the sidelines.

Because it's run by the Park Rangers, the focus is on the natural world around them. It's a good way to get the under-fives out into the fresh air and letting them explore the outdoors on their own terms. If you've got a toddler who loves to dig, splash, or just poke at things, this is exactly the kind of thing they'll enjoy.

It's a morning session, so it fits in well before the midday nap. It runs from 10:00 to 11:00 on Friday 20 November at Hartsholme Country Park, 377 Skellingthorpe Rd, Lincoln LN6 0EY — you meet outside the Visitor Centre. It costs £4.50 per child.