Brampton Wood Work Party CANCELLED
Work parties in Brampton Wood on Sunday 3rd and Sunday 17th August - meeting at the entrance to the Wood at 10am. Work will include clearing overhanging branches and scrub in preparation for Trust staff to do the annual mowing of the rides and the big glade. Tools and gloves will be provided (but bring your favourite gloves if you want). Bring food and drink. We normally finish at about 3pm - but you can leave whenever you want. Regulars and newcomers welcome (if you are a newcomer we will ask you to complete a Volunteer's Form).
Brampton Wood Work Party
Work parties in Brampton Wood on Sunday 3rd and Sunday 17th August - meeting at the entrance to the Wood at 10am. Work will include clearing overhanging branches and scrub in preparation for Trust staff to do the annual mowing of the rides and the big glade. Tools and gloves will be provided (but bring your favourite gloves if you want). Bring food and drink. We normally finish at about 3pm - but you can leave whenever you want. Regulars and newcomers welcome (if you are a newcomer we will ask you to complete a Volunteer's Form).
Scything for Beginners Training Course
It will run from 10am – 4pm at our beautiful Rosamunt Fruit and Vegetable Community Garden near Longdown Road in Guildford. You will learn about setting up, mowing techniques, sharpening, safety and everything you need to know to get started or to hone your existing skills with the scythe.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please email Frances at frances.halstead@surreywt.org.uk to book.
Winchester Wildlife Watch and Tots - The Adventure of Winnall Moors
To be held at Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (Durngate entrance). Please contact Susan Simmonds to book your place susan.simmonds@hiwwt.org.uk tel 01962 828629.
Wildlife Watch and Tots is for up to 14 year olds. 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 is essential for the summer holiday sessions, suggested donation £3 per child.
The Soil Under Your Feet
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.
Week one is a practical and informative session all about soil and how it is formed and led by SWT Education Officer David Gill.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book. Sessions may be booked individually if required.
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.
Dragons and Damsels at Panshanger Park: FULLY BOOKED
Learn how to identify the colourful dragonflies and damselflies of Panshanger Park. From stunning emperor dragonflies to delicate blue-tailed damselflies, our dragonfly expert will be on hand to teach you how to tell them apart.
This event is suitable for adults and children aged 12 and over (accompanied by an adult). For further information please contact the organiser (details below).
This event is fully booked.
Purple Haze
Stout footwear and drinking water is advised. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome and owners must pick up after them.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call Jamel on 07817 166730 to book.
Access from A283 Portsmouth Road, through Milford, towards the A3. Height barrier at entrance. If you reach the A3 you have gone too far.
Mini Bioblitz at Daffern's Wood
Come and join our Mini Bioblitz at Daffern's Wood Local Nature Reserve and help us find as much wildlife as we can! A Mini Bioblitz is a way of monitoring and surveying wildlife, which all the family can enjoy. No experience necessary, as experts will be on hand to help identify those more tricky species!
What should I bring?
Winchester Wildlife Watch and Tots - Minibeast Hotels
To be held at Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (Durngate entrance). Please contact Susan Simmonds to book your place, susan.simmonds@hiwwt.org.uk tel 01962 828629.
Wildlife Watch and Tots is suitable for 0-14 year olds. 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 essential for the summer holiday sessions, suggested donation £3 per child.
Winchester Wildlife Tots & Watch - Pond & River Dipping
To be held at Winnall Nature Reserve (Durngate entrance). Please call Sparklers Children’s Centre on 01962 861403 for further information.
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 is essential for this event!