Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 16:18

A Spring Family Walk at Arnside Knott

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-04-09 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Join us on this walk looking for spring flowers, listening for bird song, tree and bird identification plus early insects.

This two mile (max) walk led by Liz and Roger Neale, will follow rough paths through the woodland and open limestone grassland with some gradients.

Strong footwear required.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Roger Neale
Contact number: 
01524 241155
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
Arnside Knott
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at Arnside Knott car park
Address
Location: 
Arnside Knott
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
SD 450 774
Town: 
Arnside
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:55

Conservation Work Party at Drumburgh Moss National Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-04-08 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
Join us at this important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) where we will carry out various tasks, including access improvements. It will be an opportunity to see the restoration works that we have been carrying out over the last few years.

Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear - it's wet so wellies are a must!!. 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
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
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate clothing and wellies. Bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
83273
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the car park up from Moss Cottage. GR: NY 255 586
Address
Location: 
Drumburgh Moss
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 255 586
Town: 
Drumburgh Village
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:55

Festive fun at the Fen

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-12-23 10:00 - 14:00
Summary: 
Activity day for 6 - 10 year olds.

Come and make a polymer clay model. Plus other festive games, crafts and activities.

For unaccompanied children.

Booking essential.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£6 per child or two siblings for £10
Audience: 
Children
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: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Christmas and New Year
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Suitable outdoor clothing and a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Education Centre
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Norfolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Town: 
Diss
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:46

Conservation Work Party at Eycott Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest - Event Cancelled

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-04-03 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 

This event has been 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: 
2
Walk distance: 
2
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 bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
115022
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at theTrust's roadside field on the left after passing through the hamlet of Berrier coming from the A66. GR: NY 393 302
Address
Location: 
Eycott Hill
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 388 305
Town: 
Penrith
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:43

Red Squirrels

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-03-17 19:45 - 21:15
Summary: 
Jackie Foot has long campaigned for the protection of our native squirrels. Now living in south Cumbria, she wants to encourage us to aid their comeback here. Come along and learn about this special animal.

There will be a brief AGM at the meeting.

Recommended donation £2.00 for adults.(includes refreshments)

Organised by Ulverston  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: 
Roger Kingston
Contact number: 
01229 582790
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
131382
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Ulverston Parish Centre
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA12 7EN
Town: 
Ulverston
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:37

Eden Dippers Wildlife Watch Group

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2015-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
We use our local woodland and beck at The Common, for exploring, foraging, pond dipping and more.Outdoor gear essential including wellies and waterproofs!

We use our hall for indoor activities too.  7-12 year olds welcome.

Booking is essential by contacting the Watch Group leader Gayle on 01768 870780 or email gc111@btinternet.com. 

There is a recommended donation of  £3 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Recommended donation of £3 per child per session
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Gayle Crollman
Contact number: 
01768 870780
Contact email: 
gc111@btinternet.com
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: 
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: 
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: 
155604
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Kirkoswald Church Institute Village Hall
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY548 120
Town: 
Kirkoswald
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:35

RSPB's Investigation Team

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-03-25 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
Alan Firth from the RSPB's Investigation Team will give an illustrated talk about his work in bird crime detection.

Recommended donation of £2.00 for adults.

Organised by Kirkby Lonsdale Local Support Group.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Recommended donation of £2.00 for adults
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Roger Neale
Contact number: 
01524 241155
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
151892
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Kirkby Lonsdale Institute
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA6 2BG
Town: 
Kirkby Lonsdale
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:28

Conservation Work Party at Thacka Beck Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-03-18 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 15:26

Down't Lonning

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2015-03-11 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
Green country lanes such as Johnie Bulldog Lonning, Fat Lonning, Thin Lonning or Squeezed Gut Lonning are an integral part of the Cumbrian landscape. Alan Cleaver will share their secrets- their history, folklore and wildlife.

Recommended donation £2.00 (includes refreshments)

Organised by West Coast Local Support Group

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Recommended donation of £2.00 for adults (includes refreshments)
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: 
93484
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Seascale Methodist Church Hall
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
CA20 1PU
Grid ref: 
NY038011
Town: 
Seascale
Posted by Anonymous
2014-12-02 15:10

It Should Have Been Stopped

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2015-03-13 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
Maurice Steele wonders how different the Lake District might have been if greater care had been taken of the countryside.

Recommended donation £2.50 for adults (includes refreshments).

Organised by the Duddon Valley Local Support Group

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Recommended donation of £2.50 (includes refreshments)
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
David Hussell
Contact number: 
01229 716663
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: 
131412
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Broughton-in-Furness Methodist Church
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA20 6HQ
Town: 
Broughton-in-Furness