Photo Hunt in the Wild

Photo-Hunt in the Wild: fun for children and families

Exciting adventures await local families this summer! Photo-Hunt in the Wild is a wildlife and wilderness digital photography project based around Cockermouth and the Northern Lakes. The activities are designed mainly for children aged 10-18, helping them learn bushcraft skills with trainer Peter Skillen and then capture the wildlife with their digital camera. Peter explains: “I will be teaching skills like stalking and making hides, using games and activities to make them suitable for children.” The children’s photos will be displayed at an exhibition we’re planning this autumn, with prizes for the best entries; they will also be encouraged to put their photos and videos forward for national competitions, such as those run by CountryFile magazine and the RSPCA.

Photo-Hunt in the Wild has been developed by Christopher Bell, who has been on an internship with Riversmeet Community Network during his gap year before going to university. Along with other Riversmeet projects targeting critical environmental and social issues, this project helps people explore their relationship to the environment and encourage community stewardship.

Photo-Hunt in the Wild expeditions will be held on 18 July, 2 August, 15 August and 29 August, leaving the Cockermouth Memorial Gardens Car Park at 1.00pm. The cost is £3 per child (under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult) and £7 per family.

For more information about Photo-Hunt in the Wild, contact Christopher Bell at christopher.gtrider@tiscali.co.uk, tel: 07794 309194