Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 15:03

Upwood Meadows NNR

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
This is one of the finest and most colourful ridge-and-furrow meadows in England

A guided walk with botanist Sarah Lambert to look for the special flowers and rarities of this reserve including green-winged orchids.

This is now a Coronation Meadow

Uneven surfaces, slippery and muddy when wet

Park in car park off Meadow Lane. Meet at reserve entrance.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Chris Sykes
Contact number: 
01733 237278
Contact email: 
cms@jstephens.f9.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: 
Upwood Meadows, Meadow Lane, Upwood, near Ramsey.
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Grid ref: 
TL 251 825
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 15:02

My Wild Summer Scheme

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2015-08-03 10:00 - Fri, 2015-08-07 13:00
Summary: 
Make this your wild summer with our week-long, nature-packed summer scheme, suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. Enjoy a range of wildlife-themed activities, crafts and outdoor play to help young minds explore, create and discover.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 per child, per day
Audience: 
Children
Contact number: 
028 9045 4094
Contact email: 
events@ulsterwildlife.org
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: 
Yes
Suitable for: 11-13: 
Yes
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: 
Ulster Wildlife
Address
Location: 
Kilbroney Park
County: 
Co. Down
Postcode: 
BT34 3AA
Town: 
Rostrevor
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 14:52

Butterflies of Totternhoe

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-05-20 11:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Join two local experts and enthusiasts for an enjoyable stroll around Totternhoe. This walk is particularly aimed at everyone from total beginners to enthusiasts. Enjoy a real spectacle whilst learning something new along the way

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear

Uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, steep slopes, rough grass paths

Meet at Totternhoe Picnic Site

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Limited places, booking essential

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 per head
Contact name: 
Sue Turner
Contact number: 
07706131942
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: 
Totternhoe Picnic Site, NT Car Park
County: 
Bedfordshire
Postcode: 
LU6 1QG
Grid ref: 
SP996216
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 14:34

Spring has Sprung

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-05-16 10:00 - 12:30
Summary: 
Guided Walk at Houghton Regis Chalk Pit nature reserve. At this time of year we hope to see Small blue and Green hairstreak butterflies, plus this former quarry to be carpeted in vetches and wild orchids. Guided Walk led by the Reserves Officer

Access from Lake View pedestrian access

Uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, steep slopes, rough grass paths

limited number of spaces for this one off event

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 per adult, £2 per child.
Contact name: 
Rebecca Pitman
Contact number: 
01525 874317
Contact email: 
Toddington@wildlifebcn.org
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: 
Houghton Regis Chalk Pit, Houghton Road, Houghton Regis
County: 
Bedfordshire
Postcode: 
LU5 5GJ
Grid ref: 
TL 013234
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 14:18

Witchford Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-05-15 19:45 - 21:30
Summary: 
Join the Ely Local Group for a guided tour round the varied wildlife habitats of Witchford

Meet to car share to site at Cathedral car-park, Barton Road, Ely

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

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 donation
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: 
Cathedral car-park, Barton Road, Ely
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Postcode: 
CB7 4JE
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 14:05

Meadows to Mountains Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-08-01 09:30 - 15:00
Summary: 
Walk from Bog Meadows to Divis Mountain organised by Cairde Páirc na bhFál (Friends of Falls Park).

Walk may be physically challenging.

More information about Bog Meadows

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Admission fee applies
Contact number: 
028 9045 4094
Contact email: 
events@ulsterwildlife.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
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+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
65732
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Meeting place: 
St. Galls Clubhouse
Address
Location: 
Bog Meadows
County: 
Antrim
Grid ref: 
J312726
Town: 
Belfast
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 13:55

Rockpool Ramble

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-07-29 12:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Join us and Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust for a fun exploration into the world of rock pools. Uncover anemones and hunt for crabs, fish and other creatures hiding in the rocks.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Admission free, booking essential
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
028 2075 2100
Contact email: 
tierna@ccght.org
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: 
Ulster Wildlife
Meeting place: 
Dunseverick Harbour car park
Address
Location: 
Dunseverick Harbour
County: 
Co. Antrim
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 12:37

Whalewatch Ireland 2015 - with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-08-23 14:00 - 17:00
Time details: 
Exact time TBC
Summary: 
Join Dave Wall, Ulster Wildlife's Living Seas Officer, on a guided watch for whales, dolphins and porpoises as part of Whalewatch Ireland 2015 - see if you can spot a minke whale or orca!
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Dave Wall
Contact number: 
028 9046 3126
Contact email: 
dave.wall@ulsterwildlife.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
Learning
Project ID: 
Get Inspired
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+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Address
Location: 
Bloody Bridge
County: 
Co. Down
Postcode: 
BT33 0LA
Town: 
Newcastle
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 12:31

An evening walk at Paxton Pits

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-05-13 19:30 - 21:30
Summary: 
The walk will be led by Nick Hammond. Hopefully we will hear some nightingales

under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in the car park

Mobility some paths may be slippery

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
No charge but voluntary donations are welcomed
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Christine Wedge
Contact number: 
01234 266057
Contact email: 
chrismwedge@gmail.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: 
Paxton Pits, Little Paxton, Nr St Neots
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Postcode: 
PE19 6ET
Grid ref: 
TL195629
Posted by Anonymous
2015-04-14 12:30

North East Wildlife Photography Awards 2015, with guest speaker George McGavin

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-07-09 18:00 - 20:30
Summary: 
Winners announced

Forget the Oscars; this is the awards ceremony that counts! Join us to see the short-listed entries, announce the winners, open the exhibition and meet other photographers. Guest speaker will be the BBC’s George McGavin. Everyone welcome. Refreshments available.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Steve Ashton
Contact number: 
01287636382
Contact email: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Event type: 
Event
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: 
153043
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Great North Museum: Hancock
Postcode: 
NE2 4PT
Grid ref: 
NZ 24855 65158
Town: 
Newcastle upon Tyne