Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 14:27

Walk with Graham Bellamy

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-08-06 10:00 - 12:30
Summary: 
Walk organised by South Beds Local Group.

Graham has over 40 years experience of nature.conservation and ecology.

In summer, many special butterflies can be spotted flitting among the wildflowers. The beautiful Chiltern Gentian carpets the reserve in its thousands in late summer. Great crested newts and dragonflies can also be found here in abundance, attracted to the pools and streams

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £3, children £2
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Sue Turner
Contact number: 
01582 608318
Contact email: 
sue@turners.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Lake View off Houghton Road, Houghton Regis
County: 
Bedfordshire
Postcode: 
LU5 5GJ
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 14:12

Walk at Kinewell Lake, Ringstead followed by Pub meal

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-08-04 19:00 - 22:00
Summary: 
followed by Pub meal, organised by Finedon Local Group

Evening walk with pub meal please call two weeks ahead

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£1
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
John Munns
Contact number: 
01933 680700
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Please call for details
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 14:01

Harlestone Heath & Firs

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-08-30 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
A guided walk with Stephen Ashpole

Stiles, steps, uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, rough grass paths

Outdoor clothes and boots essential

Meeting in Station Road, Desborough 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Bob Freeman
Contact number: 
01536 760770
Contact email: 
freemanfamily18@sky.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Station Road, Desborough
County: 
Northamptonshire
Postcode: 
NN14 2RL
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 13:54

Desborough Local Area Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-08-11 19:00 - 21:30
Summary: 
Walk of about 5 miles – outdoor clothes and boots essential

Stiles, steps, uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, rough grass paths

Meeting in Station Road, Desborough 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Bob Freeman
Contact number: 
01536 760770
Contact email: 
freemanfamily18@sky.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Station Road, Desborough
County: 
Northamptonshire
Postcode: 
NN14 2RL
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 13:40

Barnack Hills and Holes and John Clares’ Helpston House

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-07-26 10:00 - 14:30
Summary: 
A guided walk with Stephen Ashpole to visit Trust Reserve followed by House visit organised by Desborough Local Group

Stiles, steps, uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, rough grass paths

Meeting in Station Road, Desborough 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Bob Freeman
Contact number: 
01536 760770
Contact email: 
freemanfamily18@sky.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Barnack Hills and Holes National Nature Reserves Off Wittering Road Barnack Stamford
County: 
Northamptonshire
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 12:12

Birches Farm Guided Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-05-20 14:00 - 16:00
Wed, 2015-05-27 14:00 - 16:00
Wed, 2015-06-03 14:00 - 16:00

A chance to explore this beautiful traditional farm of meadow and pasture with reserves officer Jim Light. Birches Farm is not yet open to the public - we are currently raising funds to make the site more accessible so this is an exciting opportunity to see the farm and its wonderful wildflower meadows. Places are limited so booking is essential.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Donations towards our work to restore the Farm will be much appreciated.
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01432 356872
Contact email: 
enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Registration details: 
Please book through EventBrite: https://eventbrite.co.uk/event/16989203164/
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Trust: 
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Birches Farm
County: 
Herefordshire
Postcode: 
HR5 3EY
Town: 
Kington
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 11:58

Cavenham Heath

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-07-18 09:00 - 19:00
Time details: 
end time is 7:00 pm (approx.)
Summary: 
Join Ely Local Group for a guided tour of Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve, as we explore the flora and fauna of this Breckland SSSI

Please note that it is essential to book a place for this event places are limited

Some uneven surfaces. Paths may be slippery and muddy if wet

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcome
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Will Burdett
Contact number: 
01353 661339
Contact email: 
willburdett@btinternet.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Please call for details and to book a place
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-11 11:56

Barn Owl Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-06-05 19:30 - 21:30
Summary: 
You may have seen the Blue House Farm Barn Owl Camera live on the Trust website, now you can come and see them for real.

We will take an evening walk around the farm to see the barn owls hunting and look out for other wildlife.

Meet at 7.30pm in the car park at Blue House Farm, North Fambridge.

Adults £3, Children £2, please phone 01621 740687 to book a place.

Walk length 2 miles (3.5 km), estimated time 2 hours. Sorry no dogs.

Watch our Barn Owls on our live webcam

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £3, Children £2
Audience: 
All
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01621 740687
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
Suitable for: 16-17: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
83375
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Blue House Farm nature reserve, Fambridge Road
Postcode: 
CM3 6NA
Town: 
North Fambridge
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-10 17:03

Wild Woodland Ways - Family Afternoon!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-05-29 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Family afternoons are for all ages to explore the nature reserve with fun games and activities

Come along with your family to try your hand at some bush craft skills, and explore the woodland using your senses through activities like the tree mirror walk!

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Donation only
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Samantha Gay
Contact number: 
07717 156601
Contact email: 
samantha.gay@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
86371
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Main car park
Address
Location: 
Knettishall Heath,
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2TQ
Town: 
Thetford
Posted by Anonymous
2015-05-10 16:50

Young Wardens - Mini Bioblitz!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-05-26 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Practical and fun sessions on the reserve for 11 - 16 year olds This month we will be surveying as many species as possible in the two hours - how many can we get?!

These school holiday sessions introduce wildlife conservation; past activities have included joining in on an archaeological dig and looking for reptiles!

Booking essential. Donations welcome.

Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Samantha Gay
Contact number: 
07717 156601
Contact email: 
samantha.gay@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
No
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
Suitable for: 14-15: 
Yes
Suitable for: 16-17: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
No
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
86371
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Knettishall Heath,
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2TQ
Town: 
Thetford