Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-24 14:47

SWT Tamworth Group: 'Harry's Walk'

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2015-01-01 10:00 - 12:00
Time details: 
Finishing times are approximate. Please check with walk co ordinator.
Summary: 
Blow away the Festive excesses, banish the New Year blues and do some bird watching too! Popular annual walk starting from Hints at 10am. For more information please contact John Bates the Walks Co ordinator. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Suggested donation £1 per person (children free)
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
John Bates
Contact number: 
01675 463846
Contact email: 
tamworth@staffs-wildlife.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
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Near Hints Village Hall
Address
Location: 
Starts from near Hints Village Hall
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
B78 3DN (nearest)
Grid ref: 
sk157 029
Town: 
Tamworth
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-24 14:20

Wooden spatula and butterknife carving workshop - Sunday 23 November - 10am-2.30pm

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-11-23 10:00 - 14:30
Summary: 
Enjoy a guided walk introducing you to native trees and their wood for green woodworking. Then hand carve your own kitchen utensils to take home with you!

Join woodland education ranger, Jo Atkins, and local craftswoman and spoon carver, Fay Jones on this fascinating woodland workshop. Price includes all tools and materials on the day.

Click on this link to check out Fay's wonderful craft work, including carved wooden tools, spoons, felted and knitted animals and woven hearts. www.facebook.com/wildpicusviridis

As much of the time will be spent outdoors please come suitably prepared for the weather with warm, waterproof clothing and stout footwear.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£25.00/£21.50 concessions
Audience: 
Adults
Beginners
Contact number: 
01473 890089
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
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: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66482
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road, Bradfield St George
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP30 0AQ
Town: 
Bury St Edmunds
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-24 14:12

Houghton Regis Chalk Pit explorer backpacks

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2014-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Wed, 2014-08-13 13:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Become a nature detective and get face to face with nature! The backpacks have all the kit you need and include mini- beast hunting equipment. Hunt for bugs using sweep nets and watch for birds.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, steep slopes, rough grass paths

Houghton Regis Chalk Pit, follow signs from Lakeview pedestrian access point

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Ruth Sneath
Contact number: 
01525 874317
Contact email: 
ruthsneath@wildlifebcn.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
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
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Houghton Regis Chalk Pit, off Houghton Road, Houghton Regis
County: 
Bedfordshire
Postcode: 
LU5 5AZ
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-24 13:37

Youth Wildlife Rangers at Houghton Regis Chalk Pit

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-08-05 13:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
Join our small friendly group, help local wildlife and learn new skills, great for your CV. We carry out practical tasks and wildlife surveying, each session changes with the seasons.

Booking essential

For young people aged 13 to 19 years

uneven surfaces, slippery when wet, steep slopes, rough grass paths

Meet at Lakeview entrance

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Ruth Sneath
Contact number: 
01525 874317
Contact email: 
ruth.sneath@wildlifebcn.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
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
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Houghton Regis Chalk Pit, Houghton Regis
County: 
Bedfordshire
Postcode: 
LU5 5GJ
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 18:28

Nature Tots @ Yoxall

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2014-06-30 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-07-07 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-07-14 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-09-08 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-09-15 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-09-22 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-09-29 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-10-06 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-10-13 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-10-20 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-11-03 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-11-10 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-11-17 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-11-24 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-12-08 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2014-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-01-05 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-01-12 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-01-19 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-01-26 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-02-02 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-02-09 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-02-23 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-03-02 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-03-09 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
Mon, 2015-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
Tue, 2015-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-04-28 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-05-19 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-05-12 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-05-26 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-06-02 10:00 - 11:30
Tue, 2015-06-09 10:00 - 11:30
Summary: 
Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.

Each week will have a different natural theme and will include crafts, outdoor exploration, story-time and free play.
No need to book just drop in.
Please come dressed for the weather as we will be going outside. Don't forget wellies and a coat!
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£1.50 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Sarah Lamb
Contact number: 
07805 611449
Contact email: 
naturetots@staffs-wildlife.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: 
Yes
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: 
147552
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Yoxall Children's Centre
County: 
Staffs
Postcode: 
DE13 8NF
Town: 
Yoxall
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 18:14

Nature Tots @ Stretton

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2014-06-30 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-07-07 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-07-14 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-07-21 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-07-28 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-08-04 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-08-11 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-08-18 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-09-01 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-09-08 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-09-15 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-09-22 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-09-29 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-10-06 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-10-13 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-10-20 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-10-27 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-11-03 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-11-10 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-11-17 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-11-24 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-12-01 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-12-08 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2014-12-15 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-01-12 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-01-19 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-01-26 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-02-02 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-02-09 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-02-16 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-02-23 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-03-02 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-03-09 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-03-16 09:30 - 11:30
Mon, 2015-03-23 09:30 - 11:30
Summary: 
Come and explore! Fun nature themed activities for under 5's and their carers.

Each week will have a different natural theme and will include crafts, outdoor exploration, story-time and free play.

No need to book just drop in.

Please come dressed for the weather as we will be going outside. Don't forget wellies and a coat!

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£1.50
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Sarah Lamb
Contact number: 
07854 611 449
Contact email: 
naturetots@staffs-wildlife.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: 
Yes
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
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Stretton Springs Children's Centre, Fountains Primary School
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
DE13 0HB
Town: 
Burton-on-Trent
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 16:00

Herbs from the Woods, Fields and Hedgerows Training Course

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-07-05 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
This course will allow the opportunity to appreciate the wild local plants that grow around us especially regarding their medicinal properties, and will also include other miscellaneous appropriate topics. At the end of the course the participants will have an awareness of the identification and uses of everyday plants and ‘weeds’ relating to their medicinal properties. Herbs such as Dandelion, Burdock, Cleavers, Elderflower, Hawthorn and Comfrey will be examined, as well as others which will be familiar to many people.

Date: Saturday 5th July 2014 – Venue: Parc Slip Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Tutor: Peter Rosser DBTh MIRCH – Medical Herbalist

Course Booking

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£60
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Marie Lindley
Contact number: 
01656 724100
Contact email: 
m.lindley@welshwildlife.org
Registration details: 
Please book with Marie on the email or phone numbers above
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Location
Location reference: 
72102
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Address
Location: 
Parc Slip
County: 
Bridgend
Grid ref: 
SS 881 841
Town: 
Aberkenfig
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 15:40

Bird Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
Thu, 2014-08-14 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Wander Parc Slip Nature Reserve with Wildlife Trust birders.

We'll be on the lookout for our birds in woodland, meadow and wetland. Bring your binoculars! 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Suggested Donation of £2. Your donation will go directly to the conservation work of the Wildlife Trust
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Rose Revera
Contact number: 
01656 724100
Contact email: 
r.revera@welshwildlife.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Original URL: 
http://www.welshwildlife.org/visitor-centres/parc-slip-visitor-centre/pswtvc-eve...
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
1:5- 2:00
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
What to bring?: 
Binoculars (we have some that can be borrowed if you do not own any)
Location
Location reference: 
72102
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Address
Location: 
Parc Slip
County: 
Bridgend
Grid ref: 
SS 881 841
Town: 
Aberkenfig
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 15:21

Balsam Bash

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-07-04 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-07-11 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-07-18 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-07-25 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-08-01 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-08-08 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-08-15 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-08-22 10:30 - 12:30
Fri, 2014-08-29 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Conservation work party to tackle the invasive Indian (Himalayan) Balsam on the Nature Reserve

The control of invasive species is very important in conservation and the more people who can help the better. Please bring gloves and wellies. 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Rose Revera
Contact number: 
01656 724100
Contact email: 
r.revera@welshwildlife.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Original URL: 
http://www.welshwildlife.org/visitor-centres/parc-slip-visitor-centre/pswtvc-eve...
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: 
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: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
What to bring?: 
Gloves and wellies
Location
Location reference: 
72102
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Address
Location: 
Parc Slip
County: 
Bridgend
Grid ref: 
SS 881 841
Town: 
Aberkenfig
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 15:18

CoCoMAD 2014 in Cotteridge Park

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-07-05 12:00 - 18:30
Summary: 
We'll be attending CoCoMAD, the annual festival in Cotteridge Park. Come and join us for activities, to have a chat, and find out more about what we've been doing.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact number: 
0121 454 1199
Contact email: 
info@bbcwildlife.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
Arts & Culture
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Summer
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
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
165050
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Address
Location: 
Cotteridge Park
County: 
West Midlands
Postcode: 
B30 2HG
Town: 
Cotteridge