Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-03 13:19

Members' Talk: I Invested in a Rain Forest

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
Time details: 
Please arrive at 6.30 pm for a prompt 7 pm start
Summary: 
I Invested in a Rain Forest: Restoring the Bolivian Rain Forest, a talk by Chris Turk

Members' talks last approximately 60 minutes

Light refreshments are provided

Entry is free for members, with a suggested donation of £3 for non-members

Talks are held at SRWT HQ, 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield

Booking is essential

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Free for members, suggested donation for non-members £3
Contact name: 
Ben Keywood
Contact number: 
0114 2634335
Contact email: 
b.keywod@wildsheffield.com
Registration details: 
Booking is essential
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust HQ 37 Stafford Road
Address
Postcode: 
S2 2SF
Town: 
Sheffield
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-03 12:26

Tony Sames: What have trees ever done for us?

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Time details: 
Doors open 7pm for a 7:30 start. Refreshments available
Summary: 
Tony Sames will give a fascinating guide to trees in urban areas and why they're so important. Using local examples, he will also look at the features of different types of woodland areas and how they can be improved to support wildlife.

The meeting will also be followed by the South Birmingham Group's AGM. If you would be interested in helping to run the group, arranging activities or getting involved in any other way, please contact membership@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Contact number: 
0121 454 1199
Contact email: 
info@bbcwildlife.org.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: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Address
Location: 
Dame Elizabeth Hall, Bournville
County: 
West Midlands
Postcode: 
B30 1UB
Town: 
Birmingham
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-03 12:11

Dr Christopher Young: Tracking large carnivores in the Polish/Slovakian Tatras Mountains

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-01-09 19:30 - 21:00
Time details: 
Doors open 7pm for a 7:30 start. Refreshments available
Summary: 
Dr Christopher Young, Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation at the University of Wolverhampton, will give a fascinating talk on his field work in Eastern Europe where large carnivores are still present.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Contact number: 
0121 454 1199
Contact email: 
info@bbcwildlife.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
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
Location reference: 
165152
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Address
Location: 
Dame Elizabeth Hall, Bournville
County: 
West Midlands
Postcode: 
B30 1UB
Town: 
Birmingham
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 17:12

Woodland Wildlife- part of Our Woodland Wildlife Weekend

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2015-04-26 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Our Education Officer, Jamie, leads a woodland walk especially for families. See one of our most beautiful woods and learn about woodland wildlife.

You'll need strong boots/wellies and legs for this short walk up and around the reserve.

Booking is required. Call 01539 816300 or mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk to reserve a place.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01539 816300
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
2
Walk distance: 
2
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
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
83282
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at Hutton Roof
Address
Location: 
Park Wood
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA6 2QL
Grid ref: 
GR SD 570 784
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:59

Conservation Work Party at Thacka Beck Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-04-29 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
This is an opportunity to visit one of the Trust’s newest nature reserves, incorporating a wetland, meadows and scrub. Come and help us look after this interesting site on the outskirts of Penrith, by carrying out various practical tasks and seeing how the nature reserve develops over time.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome. Dogs are permitted if kept on leads.

Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.

Booking is required. Call 01539 816300 or mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk to reserve a place.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01539 816300
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
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: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
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
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate outdoor clothes. Bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
94524
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the water control structure at the centre of reserve. GR: NY 507 306.
Address
Location: 
Thacka Beck
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 507 306
Town: 
Penrith
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:58

Walk in the Woods at Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-04-25 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Andrew Walter, Cumbria Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer, will lead us down the steep steps to the bottom of the gill and through the ancient wood.

Be warned, the terrain is difficult and a good level of fitness is needed as well as boots.

Organised by the Upper Eden Local Support Group

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Free event but donations welcome.
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Margaret Albon
Contact number: 
01768 371040
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.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
Location reference: 
83291
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Smardale Hall car park
Address
Location: 
Smardale Gill
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 727 070
Town: 
Kirkby Stephen
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:50

Cumbria's Champion Trees

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-04-25 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
See Cumbria's tallest tree and other 'giants' and learn about woodland wildlife. Our Education Officer, Jamie leads this woodland walk especially for families.

You'll need strong boots/wellies and legs for this short (but steep) hillside walk.

Booking required.  Ring 01539 816300 or e-mail mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01539 816300
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Stagshaw Garden
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA22 0HE
Grid ref: 
NY 381 029
Town: 
Ambleside
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:38

Guided fen walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-01-03 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2015-02-07 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2015-03-07 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2015-04-04 10:30 - 13:00
Sat, 2015-05-02 10:30 - 13:00
Summary: 
Guided walk at Redgrave & Lopham Fen

Enjoy a walk around this stunning National Nature Reserve with naturalist and enthusiast John Hill, who will help you spot some of the wildlife to be seen at this time.

Meet at the Education Centre. No booking necessary.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 per person
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Contact number: 
01379 688333
Contact email: 
redgrave.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
2:30
Walk distance: 
3.00
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: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Outside the Education Centre
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:34

Conservation Work Party at Quarry Banks Nature Reserve - Event Cancelled

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-04-22 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
Quarry Banks is a small but attractive oak woodland which has a marvellous display of bluebells in spring. We will be cutting and removing brambles and scrub from the species rich grassland to try and encourage the wildflowers.

Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01539 816300
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk duration: 
1
Walk distance: 
1
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: 
No
Suitable for: 14-15: 
No
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
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
83290
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the start of the path leading to the nature reserve, near the school in Cumwhinton. GR: NY 452 528
Address
Location: 
Quarry Banks
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 457 526
Town: 
Carlisle
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:28

Some Remarkable Islands

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-04-22 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
Michael Carrier will explore the bird life and history of the Isle of May which has the oldest lighthouse and bird observatory in Scotland, Scare Rocks the 'inaccessible bird reserve', and St Kilda- where he will look at sea bird hunting practices and its1930 evacuation.

Recommended donation £2.00 (includes refreshments)

Organised by the West Coast Local Support Group

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Recommended donation of £2.00 for adults (includes refreshments)
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Rosemary Hutt
Contact number: 
01946 728737
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
131402
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Gosforth Methodist Church Room
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
CA20 1AS
Town: 
Seascale