Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 13:25

Marvelous Minibeasts

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Join us for a mini-beast safari and then create your own mini-beast to take home. Discover the fascinating creatures that live hidden in trees, under logs and the meadow. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

The event is aimed at children age 6+. Please come dressed for the weather, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£4 donation per child, adults free
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Corinne Richards
Contact number: 
01865 788 300
Contact email: 
sceec@bbowt.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: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, nr Didcot
County: 
Oxon
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Grid ref: 
SU499918
Town: 
Didcot
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 13:23

Marvelous Minibeasts

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-07-31 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join us for a mini-beast safari and then create your own mini-beast to take home. Discover the fascinating creatures that live hidden in trees, under logs and the meadow. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

The event is aimed at children age 6+. Please come dressed for the weather, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£4 donation per child, adults free
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Corinne Richards
Contact number: 
01865 775 476
Contact email: 
sceec@bbowt.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: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
County: 
Oxon
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Grid ref: 
SU499918
Town: 
Didcot
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 13:23

Walk 4 Wildlife Robinswood Hill

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-06-28 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Our annual Walk 4 Wildlife Event will be a 3 1/2 mile walk starting from St Peter's High school, walking over and around Robinswood Hill Country Park, through elder flower blooms, buzzing bees and beautiful views. At the hill's peak there is a stunning view of the Severn Vale and a chance to see Gloucester historic dock's from a bird's-eye view.

 Be a time traveller on this year’s Walk 4 Wildlife!

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adult walkers £10.00, child £5.00, dog £5.00, family (2+2) £25.00
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
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: 
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
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 13:04

Wild about Dinosaurs

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-07-21 10:00 - 15:00
Wed, 2015-07-22 10:00 - 15:00
Thu, 2015-07-23 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Come and meet Denis our friendly Dinosaur, go hunting for dinosaur eggs and dig for bones. Learn more about dinosaur’s distant relatives who live on the reserve today. Fun activities to get the whole family excited about nature. Just drop in there is no need to book the activities will take around two hours. Picnics are welcome.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£4 donation per child, adults free
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Corinne Richards
Contact number: 
01235 862024
Contact email: 
sceec@bbowt.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: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
Suitable for: 5-6: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
County: 
Oxon
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Grid ref: 
SU499918
Town: 
Didcot
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 12:29

Wild Week Out @ Wolseley

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2015-08-17 10:00 - Fri, 2015-08-21 03:45
Time details: 
Early drop-off: 8:30am-9:30am Normal drop-off: 9:30-10:00am

NEW! Young nature lovers can enjoy a week of exciting outdoor activities on a new summer camp being piloted this year. 

Eight - 13-year-olds will take part in around four different activities each day, from building shelters to wild cooking, pond-dipping and tracking skills. 

Towards the end of the week parents and carers will be able to come along and see the young naturalists demonstrating their new found skills.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Early bird price: £125/child, after 1/6/15: £149/child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Alexis Johnson
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: 
146362
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
The Wolseley Centre
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
ST17 0WT
Town: 
Stafford
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-06 10:29

Getting to know woodland birds

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-03-22 09:30 - 11:00
Summary: 
Early spring is the perfect time to join our expert on a stroll around Hem Heath Woods looking and listening for woodland birds. They will be in full song and the lack of leaves on the trees makes them easier to spot. Learn how to identify them from sight and song and about what makes Hem Heath a great place for them to live.

Learn a nuthatch from a treecreeper and how to tell different species of tits apart.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per person
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Cathy Taylor
Contact number: 
01889 880100
Contact email: 
info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Registration details: 
Places are limited so please book your place in advance.
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
Outdoors & Adventure
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
1.5 hours
Walk distance: 
1
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
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
What to bring?: 
Bring your binoculars. If you don't own binoculars there will be a couple of pairs available to borrow on the day if you don't, please reserve them in advance if you would like to borrow them.
Location
Location reference: 
72682
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the car park off the A5035 Trentham-Longton Road Nearest postcode: ST4 8FR
Address
Location: 
Hem Heath Woods
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
ST4 8FR (nearest)
Grid ref: 
SJ 885 411
Town: 
Trentham
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-05 20:19

Our Meadow Wildlife: Community Group leader training - postponed

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-06-14 10:30 - 14:30
Summary: 
A training day specifically for adults who lead community groups.

We are sorry but due to unforseen circumstances, thi sevent has been postponed until later in the year. Keep checking the website for the next date. Apologies for an inconvenience caused.

We are training leaders up on identification and survey methods, so groups can come in and monitor wildlife in the Discovery Zone.

These training days have been funded by The Veolia Environmental Trust.

Veolia Environmental Trust logo

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact number: 
01904 659570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.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: 
73292
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
DN4 8DB
Grid ref: 
SE 589 007
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-05 20:13

Seasearch Observer Course

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-06-13 09:30 - 16:30
Summary: 
This one-day course covers the background, aims and achievements of the Seasearch project.

There is also a basic introduction to identifying UK marine life, position fixing using charts and internet resources, and how to fill in the Seasearch observer form.

Weather permitting there will be a shore dive at Thornwick Bay after the course so that participants can start to practice what they have learnt.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£40 (or £20 to qualified observers wishing to do a refresher)
Audience: 
Experts
Contact name: 
Paula Lightfoot
Contact email: 
p.lightfoot@btinternet.com
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
99342
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Living Seas Centre, South Sea Rd (South), Flamborough
Postcode: 
YO15 1AE
Grid ref: 
TA 23027 69522
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-05 20:08

Introduction to Bumblebees - cancelled

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-05-03 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Find out about our important pollinators including bumblebees and honey bees.

We will cover identification and survey techniques.

Please bring a packed lunch and suitable outdoor clothing.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£15 per person
Contact number: 
01904 659570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
Yes
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
73292
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
DN4 8DB
Grid ref: 
SE 589 007
Posted by Anonymous
2015-03-05 20:02

National Grid at Thorpe Marsh

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-06-14 11:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Join the National Grid near our Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve to find out more about the site.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01904 659570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
180205
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
National Grid at Thorpe Marsh, Barnby Dun
Postcode: 
DN3 1ET