Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-09 13:32

Making more space for nature: a parable from Chernobyl

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2015-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
Time details: 
Refreshments served from 18.00
Summary: 
An evening with Professor Sir John Lawton, author of Making Space for Nature

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5.00 adults, £3 under 18s and concessions
Contact number: 
01743 284280
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: 
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
The Infirmary Room
Address
Location: 
Shropshire Wildlife Trust visitor centre
Postcode: 
SY2 6AH
Grid ref: 
SJ 49785 12409
Town: 
Shrewsbury
Posted by cumbria
2015-03-09 13:26

Ruby Elf Cup

Scientific Name: 
Sarcoscypha coccinea

Small, bright red cups with short stems appear in late winter and spring on twigs and branches.  Very similar in appearance to the Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcosypha austriaca). This fungus is  uncommon in the UK though reasonably widespread.  More common in areas of higher rainfall.

How to identify: 
Rounded, regular shaped cups 2-5 cm across with a bright red, smooth inner surface.The outer surface is whitish and covered in tiny hairs. The cup has a very short stem.
Where to find it: 
On fallen twigs and branches often hazel, usually buried under moss.
How people can help: 

Fungi are an important part of our woodland ecology, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter. Many animals depend on them, too. The Wildlife Trusts look after many woodland reserves, managing them for the benefit of the wildlife present, often leaving standing and fallen dead wood which supports fungi. You can help by having log piles and dead wood in your own garden to encourage fungi. In partnership with the RHS, The Wildlife Trusts' Wild About Gardens initiative can help you plan your wildlife garden.

Statistics: 
Cups are 2-5cm across.
Conservation status: 
Uncommon though reasonably widespread
Seasons: 
Spring
Winter
When to see
Start date: 
November
End date: 
March
Image: 
Ruby Elf cup
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-09 13:15

Suffolk Safari Activity Day

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-04-08 10:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Activity day for 6-10 year olds at Carlton Marshes

Build base camp and then discover Suffolk's wildlife on a safari around the reserve.

Activity day for 6-10 year olds.

£6 per child, please book.

 

 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£6 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Carlton Marshes Education Centre
Contact number: 
01502 564250
Contact email: 
carlton.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Easter
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66522
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Carlton Marshes Education Centre, Burnt Hill Lane
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
NR33 8HU
Town: 
Lowestoft
Admin only fields
Organisation: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Organiser: 
Emma Kerridge
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-09 12:39

Bumblebee Walk and Talk in Geldeston

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-06-07 14:00 - 17:00
Time details: 
The end time is an approximation.
Summary: 
Bungay Wildlife Group event - please book

Cream teas,stalls and displays. 

Booking essential please contact Alison or Brian 07973678501 / 01502 712364 or brian@ftfarm.co.uk
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
Alison or Brian 07973678501 / 01502 712364
Contact email: 
brian@ftfarm.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
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: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Fir Tree Farm, 54 The Street, Geldeston, Nr Beccles
Postcode: 
NR34 0LN
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-09 12:20

SWT South Staffs Group: Talk:'The Flora of Staffordshire'

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-05-28 19:30 - 21:00
Time details: 
Finishing times are approximate.
Summary: 
Dr Sue Lawley, the head of Living Landscapes at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust talks about 'The Flora of Staffordshire'.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
SWT South Staffs Group
Contact number: 
01902 892776
Contact email: 
info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
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: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Community Church, Church Road, Womborne
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
WV5 9EZ
Grid ref: 
SO875931
Town: 
Wolverhampton
Posted by cumbria
2015-03-09 11:55

Shaggy Ink Cap

Scientific Name: 
Coprinus comatus

This unmistakable fungus with its tall white, shaggy cap is also known as  the Lawyer's Wig or Shaggy Mane.  It is widespread and common on roadside verges and grassland growing in small groups.  It is edible when young.

How to identify: 
The tall, narrow, cylindrical cap is white and very shaggy with woolly scales over the cap surface. The cap gradually opens out to a bell shape. The gills are very crowded- white at first, then pink, then black dissolving from the margin of the cap until the cap is almost entirely gone. It has a tall, smooth, white stem with a moveable ring.
Where to find it: 
Fnd shaggy ink cap on grassland and by roadsides and playing fields - especially where turf has recently been disturbed.
Statistics: 
Cap is 5 to 15cm high and the stem 10-20cm tall.
Conservation status: 
Common and widespread
Seasons: 
Summer
Autumn
When to see
Start date: 
May
End date: 
November
Image: 
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 18:20

Volunteer Work Party: Mire management

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-03-11 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Join SWT Rangers and volunteers to undertake practical tasks to help conserve the local environment.


Please let the work party leader know if you would like to attend so we can estimate numbers and tools required. Text message is best as Rangers are often out on site with no easy phone or email access.

If you are not already a registered volunteer, or need more information, please call the Volunteering Team on 01483 795464 or email volunteers@surreywt.org.uk to join.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
What to bring?: 
Very wet, so please wear wellies
Location
Location reference: 
169317
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Poors Allotment (neighbouring Barossa)
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
GU15 4BE
Grid ref: 
Su 889 631
Town: 
Camberley
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 17:48

New Members' Welcome Event - POSTPONED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-04-21 18:00 - 19:00
Summary: 
If you've have joined the Trust since April 2014, come along to our welcome event for new members.

This informal introductory evening will be an opportunity to meet key staff at NWT, including our Chief Executive, and chat over tea and cake. We will update you on the conservation work we’ve done over the last 6 months across Northumberland and give you a tour of the site. 

This event is only open to new members, ie. those that have joined since April 2014. Booking is required to help us manage numbers. This event is FREE, but donations towards refreshments are gratefully received.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Contact name: 
Cathleen Thomas
Contact number: 
0191 284 6884
Contact email: 
mail@northwt.org.uk
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: 
83139
Trust: 
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
St Nicholas Park, Jubilee Rd, Gosforth
Posted by cumbria
2015-03-06 16:22

Tawny Grisette

Scientific Name: 
Amanita fulva

This fungus is commonly found in woodlands especially with birch, in summer and autumn. It has an orange brown cap and a tall slender  stem. It is edible but best avoided as it can easily be confused with poisonous species.

How to identify: 
The orange-brown cap, 4-8 cm in diameter, is smooth and dry with a strongly striated margin. Initially the fungus is egg-shaped but as the stem grows, the cap expands to become flat with a small raised centre. The gills are free, white and crowded. The tall slender hollow stem, paler than the cap and tapering towards the top, arises from a conspicuous cup-like volva.
Where to find it: 
Woodlands especially with birch where it might typically be seen growing among the leaf mould, often by the sides of paths. It can also be found in heathlands with heather and bracken.
Statistics: 
The cap is 4-10 cm in diameter and the stem is 10-15cm.
Conservation status: 
Common
Seasons: 
Summer
Autumn
When to see
Start date: 
June
End date: 
November
Image: 
Tawny grisette mushroom
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 15:23

Excellent Eggs Trail

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-03-28 10:00 - Sun, 2015-04-12 16:00

An easter egg hunt with a difference.  Discover the weird and wonderful world of eggs by following a trail around the Wolseley Centre's Grounds.  We're not just talking bird eggs...

Hunt for the eggs and if you can find them all you will win a prize!

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2 per trail sheet
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Cathy Taylor
Contact number: 
01889 880100
Contact email: 
info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
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
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
146362
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
The Wolseley Centre
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
ST17 0WT
Town: 
Stafford