Batty Talk with a Dollypers Walk - CANCELLED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-09-09 19:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
Come along and see if we have bats at our reserve in Dollypers Hill. Join our Community Engagement Officer and Ranger as they investigate whether this site is acting as a wildlife corridor for our flying friends.

Unfortunatly this event has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

Learn some exciting facts from our batty team as they lead you on a walk through this lovely urban reserve.

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

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Suggested donation, adults £5, Children £3
Contact name: 
Laura Ashfield
Contact number: 
07967 575255
Contact email: 
laura.ashfield@surreywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
Yes
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: 
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: 
71072
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Dollypers Hill, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1JN

Life of a Ranger – Illustrated Talk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-09-09 19:00 - 20:30
Summary: 
Rangers lead a varied working life at the best of times and James Herd is not only SWT Ranger for Barossa, Poors Allotment and Manor Farm, but also part of the SWT Grazing Team.

This talk by James Herd will discuss the various duties of both sides of the job, the wildlife and habitat highlights and some of the more light-hearted moments. This may be of particular interest to those looking to gain a career in conservation or simply gain a greater insight into the job.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call James on 07891 850882 to book.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £2, children £1
Contact name: 
James Herd
Contact number: 
07891 850882
Contact email: 
james.herd@surreywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
71642
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Pond Farm, Wisley Common, Woking, GU23 6QS
Grid ref: 
TQ 077 588

The Soil Under Your Feet – Basic Geology

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-09-09 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
This is the second part of an eight part course running on consecutive Tuesdays encompassing basic geology, weather, habitats and decomposition.

Come and learn more about this essential part of our ecosystem. Where did it come from? Why is it so essential to life? You will never take soil for granted again.

This week join SWT Education Officer David Gill at Bay Pond Nature Reserve for a session on basic geology (including rocks, minerals, fossils and the geology of the local area) followed by a visit to a working sand quarry.

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: 
SWT Education Officer Vivien Withers
Contact number: 
01372 379509
Contact email: 
info@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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
70912
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Little Place Farm, High Street, Godstone
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
RH9 8LT

Dragonflies

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-07-26 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Havant and Portsmouth Wildlife Watch event

Havant and Portsmouth Wildlife Watch group meet every 3rd or 4th Saturday each month 10am-12noon at Staunton Country Park. 

Wildlife Watch events are for families and young people that want to get out and about and more involved with nature. The activities are based mostly outdoors, in natural surroundings. Please make sure you come prepared with a waterproof coat and some wellies.

For further details, please contact Dawn Morgan by emailing southamptonwatch@hotmail.co.uk

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcome
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Dawn Morgan
Contact email: 
southamptonwatch@hotmail.co.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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way
County: 
Hampshire
Postcode: 
PO9 5HB
Town: 
Havant

Basingstoke Wildlife Watch - Bats and Moths at Overton

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-08-29 19:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
Fun wildlife-themed and outdoor activities for children

Wildlife Watch events are for families and young people that want to get out and about and more involved with nature. The activities are based mostly outdoors, in natural surroundings. Please make sure you come prepared with a waterproof coat and some wellies.

Usually last Saturday each month 2-4pm, unless stated otherwise (places around Basingstoke – please call for directions).

For further details, please contact:

Laura Wilcock 07905 256966
Clare Lloyd Williams 01256 782665
Peter Hutchins 01256 770831

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcome
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Laura Wilcock, Clare Lloyd Williams or Peter Hutchins
Contact number: 
07905 256966 / 01256 782665 / 01256 770831
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Please call for details
Address
County: 
Hampshire
Town: 
Overton

Autumn at Bay Pond

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-09-07 14:00 - 17:00
Summary: 
Join us for an open day at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve in Godstone. Fun for the whole family with activities including pond dipping, bug hunting, manned bird hide and woodland play sessions.

SWT goods and refreshments will be on sale all day.

Please note that hands must be washed after pond dipping and bug hunting and before eating. Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome and dog owners must pick up after their dogs.

Pedestrian access only, except for disabled. Enter via Education Centre, sign posted from Godstone High Street.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Suggested donation, adults £2, children £1
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
SWT Tandridge Local Group
Contact number: 
01883 345020
Contact email: 
info@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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
70912
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Little Place Farm, High Street, Godstone
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
RH9 8LT

Winchester Wildlife Tots

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-12-11 09:30 - 11:00
Thu, 2014-11-13 09:30 - 11:00
Summary: 
Fun wildlife-themed and outdoor activities for under 5's at Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Wildlife Tots in Winchester usually runs on the 2nd Thursday each month, 9:30-11am, at Winnall Nature Reserve (Durngate entrance).

Please call Sparklers Children’s Centre on 01962 861403 or email Susan.Simmonds@hiwwt.org.uk for further information.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcome
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Sparklers Children’s Centre
Contact number: 
01962 861403
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
69322
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (Durngate entrance)
County: 
Hampshire
Postcode: 
SO23 8DX
Town: 
Winchester

Purple Promenade

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-09-07 10:00 - 12:30
Summary: 
Enjoy a stroll around the north side of Chobham Common National Nature Reserve with SWT Trainee Ranger Sarah Bunce.

Catch the last heather blooms and explore some of the habitats visited by the reserves specialist heathland wildlife.

Remember your binoculars and sturdy footwear.

Suitable for children accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome and owners must pick up after them.

Please call Sarah on 07765 867383 for more information.

Roundabout car park is located at the junction of the B383 Chobham Road and the B386 Chertsey Road.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £2, children £1
Contact name: 
Sarah Bunce
Contact number: 
07765 867383
Contact email: 
info@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: 
2.5
Walk distance: 
2.5
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: 
71012
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Roundabout Car Park, Chobham Common
County: 
Surrey
Grid ref: 
SU 964 649

Hard as Snails 2014!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-09-06 09:00 - 11:00

 

 

 

 

 

Our Hard as Snails race is back and now in its sixth year!!

Walk or run 5k or 10k for Surrey Wildlife Trust taking in the beautiful scenery of St. Martha’s Hill and Newlands Corner.

So why not give cross country running a go or try to beat last year's time and help us raise money for vital conservation work across Surrey.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
10km run – £18.00 5km run – £15.00 Walk either 10k or 5k – £15.00
Contact name: 
Katy Gower
Contact number: 
01483 795471
Contact email: 
katy.gower@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: 
Yes
Suitable for: 18+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
What to bring?: 
Please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather.
Location
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Chantries Woodland, Guildford. Parking on Shalford Park Meadows
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
GU4 8BL
Town: 
Guildlford

Leaders in the Field

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-09-04 18:30 - 20:00
Summary: 
Did you know Surrey Wildlife Trust have one of the most successful grazing schemes in the country; running their own farm with 300 cows and 60 goats?

Join Ranger Jo Saunders down on the farm to learn how these four-legged rangers create amazing habitats for wildlife.

There will be a short talk and a chance to see some of the animals hard at work on Wisley Common.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call Jo on 07896 640165.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £3, children £1
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Jo Saunders
Contact number: 
07896 640165
Contact email: 
jo.saunders@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: 
1
Walk distance: 
1
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: 
71642
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Pond Farm, Wisley Common, Woking
County: 
Surrey
Postcode: 
GU23 6QS
Grid ref: 
TQ 077 588