The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), based in Powys, Wales, is holding a family-friendly open day to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday 19th August 2023 – with free entry all day.
A wide range of family-friendly workshops will allow visitors of all ages to get to grips with renewable energy, green building, nature ID and more, whilst talks and tours will bring the CAT site to life.Take part in hands-on activities, workshops, talks, tours, storytelling, music and more on a day ‘packed full of fun and inspiration’.
Budding engineers can experiment with wind power, hydro and solar with CAT’s education team, testing out different approaches and learning more about clean energy sources.
Meanwhile, lecturers from CAT’s Graduate School will be helping aspiring architects and builders to get creative in ‘Architects of the Future’ workshops, or to get stuck in to some hands-on green building activities and woodland crafts.
Families can explore future worlds in ‘Bold Futures’ workshops – imagining what they would like the world to be like in 10, 20, or 50 years’ time, and how we can make it happen.
Throughout the day, nature-lovers of all ages can explore acres of woodland trails and wild spaces and hone their nature-spotting skills with CAT’s wildlife rangers – there will be pond dipping and insect ID, plus the chance to take a closer look at microscopic worlds.
There is also the opportunity to hear more about CAT’s current work and future plans, with talks, tours and information stands, covering everything from skills training and postgraduate degrees to CAT’s Free Information Service.
Activities start from 10am and entry to the event, taking place at Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys, SY20 9AZ, is free all day.
Click here to find out more about what’s on, pre-book tickets, and look at options for getting to CAT – see you there!
Can’t make it on the day?
Join us throughout the school summer holidays for a wide range of fun and educational family activities – all free with your entry ticket.
There are different events each day so take a look at our what’s on guide for details.
For 50 years, CAT has shared solutions to environmental issues, and today we continue to provide inspiration, knowledge and tools to help people take urgent action on the climate and nature emergency.
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