Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 12:38

Explore Park Hall Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
Summary: 
An opportunity to visit this unique reserve, join our Reserves Officer on a guided walk looking at the work undertaken by volunteers at the reserve and see the varied habitats and wildlife that make this site so special.

Park Hall is our largest reserve, situated at the eastern edge of the city limits, this site consists of Wetland, Grassland and Woodland habitats and is managed under the Higher level Stewardship scheme. There is a herd of Longhorn Cattle on site grazing the Floodplain grasslands, and extensive work has been done by Wildlife trust Volunteers to restore and conserve the sensitive habitats on this site.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Contact number: 
0121 454 1199
Contact email: 
info@bbcwildlife.org.uk
Registration details: 
Places are limited so please contact the organsiser in advance to book your place.
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
MODERATE
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: 
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
What to bring?: 
suitable footwear and clothing for rough ground.
Location
Location reference: 
83186
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Meeting place: 
Site entrance is located between Castle Bromwich & Water Orton, please contact organiser for details.
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 12:18

Bats on the Moor

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-09-16 18:45 - 20:45
Summary: 
Join Community Engagement Officer Laura Ashfield for this annual bat walk on The Moors in Redhill.

Learn lots of exciting facts about bats and use a bat detector to see which species we have flying around us. Last year we heard and saw four different species so this is an exciting opportunity to experience these wonderful creatures.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call Laura on 07967 575255 to book.

Distance: 2 miles.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Suggested donation, adults £5, Children £3
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Laura Ashfield
Contact number: 
07967 575255
Contact email: 
laura.ashfield@surreywt.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: 
71502
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
The Warwick School, Noke Drive, Redhill, RH1 4AD
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 12:10

Our Climate and Local Weather

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-09-16 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
This is the third part of an eight part course running on consecutive Tuesdays entitled ‘The Soil Under Your Feet’. This week we learn about the effect of our climate on the local habitats.

Join Conservation Volunteer John Catermole at Queen Elizabeth Park Centre for a short talk followed by a walk around Whitmoor Common Reserve.We will be exploring this acidic heathland habitat and discovering how it is affected by the seasons and annual rainfall.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book. Sessions may be booked individually if required.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £18
Contact name: 
Vivian Withers
Contact number: 
01372 379509
Contact email: 
nowerwood@surreywt.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: 
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: 
No
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: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Queen Elizabeth Park Centre Hall, Railton Road, Queen Elizabeth Park, Guildford, GU2 9JX
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 12:01

Open Day at the Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-09-13 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Come and visit the Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower as part of the Heritage Open Days.

The tower was once part of a chain which was used to pass messages between the Admiralty in Whitehall and the Royal Naval Dockyard in Portsmouth. It was built in 1822 and is now the only restored surviving tower in a line of signaling stations that stretched from London to Portsmouth.

Come and learn the history of the tower and take a trip to the top to see the breathtaking views.

Dogs are not alowed in the tower.

Park at Boldermere or Pond car park on Old Lane and follow signs to the Semaphore Tower, approx 20 minutes walk.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcomed
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Steve Hill
Contact number: 
07894 660999
Contact email: 
info@surreywt.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
Location
Location reference: 
71642
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower, Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NA
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:52

Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Tots

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2015-06-02 10:30 - 12:00
Tue, 2015-06-02 13:00 - 14:30
Tue, 2015-07-07 10:30 - 12:00
Tue, 2015-07-07 13:00 - 14:30
Summary: 
Fun wildlife-themed and outdoor activities for under 5's at Swanwick Lakes

Wildlife Tots at Swanwick run on the 1st Tuesday each month, 10:30am-12noon and 1-2.30pm. Upcoming themes are: 

Booking is essential. Please contact Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240.

Wildlife Tots is for under 5’s. The emphasis is on family learning and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The activities are based mostly outdoors, in natural surroundings. Please make sure you come prepared with a waterproof coat and some wellies.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Suggested donation £3 per child.
Contact name: 
Dawn Preston or Jess Daish-Miller
Contact number: 
01489 570240
Contact email: 
SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
69262
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Swanwick Lakes, Off Sopwith Way, Swanwick Lane
County: 
Hampshire
Postcode: 
SO31 7AY
Town: 
Fareham
Map ref: 
SU505097
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:47

Cast Iron Cooking in the Woods

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-09-14 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Cast iron vessels have been used for cooking for hundreds of years, they are versatile and cooking with them is a fun and very social activity. After this wonderful session, you should have no problem recreating the dishes for friends and family.

So, get down to the wood with an empty stomach and learn the origins of cast iron cooking and how to cook a delicious meal on the coals before devouring it together.

Please wear suitable clothing.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book.

Entrance is on the bend in road to the south east of Tyrell’s Wood Golf Course. Please go up the steps from the car park to the field centre.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £30
Contact name: 
Julie Laing
Contact number: 
01372 379509
Contact email: 
nowerwood@surreywt.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: 
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: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
71322
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QA
Grid ref: 
TQ 193 546
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:46

Family Fun: Wild Art

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-08-26 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
REARRANGED TO FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST No need to book - just drop in. Picnics welcome.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 donation
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Sutton Courtenay
Contact number: 
01235 862024
Contact email: 
sceec@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
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: 
93494
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
County: 
Oxfordshire
Postcode: 
OX14 4TE
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:36

Ultimate Den Building

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Join SWT Ranger Gemma for a fun morning of making dens in the woods.

Second car park on your left, just off the A3. South of junction 10 of the M25.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £2, children £1
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Gemma Hayes
Contact number: 
07970 094416
Contact email: 
gemma.hayes@surreywt.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
Location
Location reference: 
71642
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Pond Car Park, Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey, KT11 1NA
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:31

Creatures of the Night at Nower Wood

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-09-12 18:45 - 20:30
Summary: 
A family evening for adults and children run by SWT Nower Wood in Leatherhead. When the sun goes down, creatures of the night appear!

Come and discover the nocturnal mammals, invertebrates and amphibians of Nower Wood.

Minimum age 7 years and under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.Please wear suitable clothing and bring a torch.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book.

Entrance is on the bend in road to the south east of Tyrell’s Wood Golf Course. Please go up the steps from the car park to the field centre.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £7, children £5
Contact name: 
Nower Wood
Contact number: 
01372 379509
Contact email: 
nowerwood@surreywt.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: 
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
71322
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QA
Grid ref: 
TQ 193 546
Posted by Anonymous
2014-07-18 11:20

Woodland Nightlife

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-09-11 19:30 - 21:30
Summary: 
Come on a private evening walk to look and listen to what is going on in Nower Wood. We will humanely trap small mammals, find tracks, look in the ponds and detect bats.

Please wear suitable clothing and bring a torch. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book.

Entrance is on the bend in road to the south east of Tyrell’s Wood Golf Course. Please go up the steps from the car park to the field centre.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £15
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Julie Laing
Contact number: 
01372 379509
Contact email: 
nowerwood@surreywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
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: 
No
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
71322
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QA
Grid ref: 
TQ 193 546