Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 15:07

Reptile Ramble

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
Wed, 2014-07-30 10:00 - 12:00
Wed, 2014-08-06 10:00 - 12:00
Wed, 2014-08-13 10:00 - 12:00
Wed, 2014-08-20 10:00 - 12:00
Wed, 2014-08-27 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join us for the weekly survey of the reptiles and amphibians of Parc Slip Nature Reserve.

We will be going out to survey the reptile refugia and other likely reptile habitats. Everyone welcome, no prior knowledge needed- just an interest in wildlife! As we hope to get up close to these amazing animals in their natural habitat, a camera is recommended. Booking is essential as spaces are limited for the Reptile Rambles. Please book with Rose on r.revera@welshwildlife.org or 01656 724100

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
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
Registration details: 
Please book with Rose on 01656 724100 or 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: 
MODERATE
Walk duration: 
2:00
Walk distance: 
3
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: 
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 14:46

60 minute marvel

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-08-19 13:30 - 14:30
Time details: 
repeated 15.00 - 16.00 - 19 th - Dens 20 th ponds 22 nd minibeasts a
Summary: 
a) make a perfect survival shelter b) Have a dip in our pond c) search for creepy crawlies
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
WWT £3.00 or non-members £3.50
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
VISITOR CENTRE STAFF
Contact number: 
02476.302912
Contact email: 
enquiries@wkwt.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: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
meet in education centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
Cv3 3GW
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 14:25

Wildflower Survey

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-03 10:30 - 12:30
Time details: 
Meet at 10.30 at the Spire
Summary: 
Join staff from NWT in a survey of wildflowers within the East Cemetery in Amble.

We will be looking for and identifying common flowers and grasses and passing on top tips for ways to distinguish them from one another.

We will be offering advice on how best to manage an area for wildflowers and will also be on the lookout for butterflies and other insects that benefit from having sites where flowers are allowed to flourish.

Free car parking is available adjacent to the site.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Contact number: 
0191 284 6884
Contact email: 
mail@northwt.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: 
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 14:00

Beautiful butterflies crafty drop-in

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-08-19 10:30 - 12:00
Time details: 
a.m. only
Summary: 
Make a butterfly using sparkles and tissue paper
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.00 per craft
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
visitor centre staff
Contact number: 
02476.302912
Contact email: 
enquiries@wkwt.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: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
meet in education centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
Cv3 3GW
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 13:43

Wild about Rabbits

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2014-08-18 10:30 - 12:00
Time details: 
morning only
Summary: 
Some bouncy games and amazing facts all about our hopping friends
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3.50 WWT child/£4.50 members
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
visitor centre staff
Contact number: 
02476.302912
Contact email: 
enquiries@wkwt.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: 
Yes
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: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
meet in education centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV3 3GW
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 13:32

Willow bees crafty drop-in

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-08-15 10:30 - 12:00
Time details: 
morning only
Summary: 
you will turn our willow into a stunning bee
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.00 per craft
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
visitor centre staff
Contact number: 
02476.302912
Contact email: 
enquiries@wkwt.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: 
Yes
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: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
meet in education centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV3 3GW
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 13:24

Wild Play: Pond-dipping

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-31 10:30 - 12:30
Time details: 
Drop in anytime
Summary: 
Summer is just beginning, so kick your holidays off with a day out at Crabtree Ponds, and see what you can discover in the pond and woodland.

Join us for a morning of pond-dipping at Crabtree Ponds, and see what creatures you can discover and identify in the murky depths.  We'll have plenty to keep your brain busy, including scavenger hunts, miniature bark boat racing, and deadwood cave hunting. 

Along with Activity Sheffield, we'll be running activities from 10.30am to 12.30pm, drop in anytime and you'll find us by the pond.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Sarah Sidgwick
Contact number: 
0114 263 4335
Contact email: 
nature.reserves@wildsheffield.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
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: 
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
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Crabtree Close
Address
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S5 7BJ
Grid ref: 
SK 362 899
Town: 
Sheffield
Admin only fields
Organiser: 
Sarah Sidgwick
Alt contact email : 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 13:23

Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood Nature Reserve - Our Big Gig

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-07-12 14:00 - 18:00
Summary: 
We are working together with ‘On The Edge’ Fusion Youth Orchestra, a Birmingham-based charity that supports learning and music making for local young musicians who recently won funding from Superact to produce a special event at Moseley Bog this summer.

There will be four hours of free live music performed by local emerging and professional musicians selected from local colleges and the Birmingham Conservatoire. The bands will be playing a wide mix of music including punk, spoken word, ska and jazz, with something to please most musical tastes.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
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
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
Arts & Culture
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
What to bring?: 
Dress according to the weather conditions on the day.
Location
Location reference: 
83185
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Meeting place: 
Pedestrian entry is from any of the entrances onto the site. The Yardley Wood Road car park will only be available to performers and staff, so alternative parking will be available, which is accessible from Windemere Road.
Address
Location: 
Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood Nature Reserve
County: 
West Midlands
Postcode: 
B13 9JX
Grid ref: 
SP094821
Town: 
Birmingham
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 12:56

Mini book fair at Lackford Lakes

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-11-08 10:00 - Sun, 2014-11-09 16:00
Summary: 
Book sale all weekend at the visitors' centre - free entry

10am-4pm Saturday 8th November and Sunday 9th November.

Good quality second hand books.

 

 

 


 
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Lackford Lakes
Contact number: 
01284 728706
Contact email: 
lackford.centre@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
66692
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Lackford Lakes visitors' centre
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP28 6HX
Town: 
Bury St Edmunds
Posted by Anonymous
2014-06-23 11:47

Summer Specials

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-08-06 19:00 - 22:00
Time details: 
Finishing time not fixed
Summary: 
Discover Brockadale at the height of summer!

Our special flower, the clustered bellflower, should be abundant and several butterflies could still be seen if the evening is warm.

Booking is essential.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per person (£3 if member), accompanying children free.
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01904 659570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Summer
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
2 Hours
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: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
73842
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Brockadale Nature Reserve
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
WF8 3LJ
Grid ref: 
SE 513 173
Town: 
Little Smeaton, Pontefract