Join us for a guided walk around the orchid-filled wildflower meadows at our Close Sartfield nature reserve, a truly spectacular sight!

Close Sartfield was recently recognised as a Coronation Meadow, the only one in the Isle of Man.

Sorry, no dogs. This event is not suitable for young children.

Meet: Close Sartfield nature reserve, Windmill Lane, Ballaugh

Cost: £2.50 per person

This event will also take place on Sunday 8th June.

Join us for a guided walk around the orchid-filled wildflower meadows at our Close Sartfield nature reserve, a truly spectacular sight!

Close Sartfield was recently recognised as a Coronation Meadow, the only one in the Isle of Man.

Sorry, no dogs. This event is not suitable for young children.

Meet: Close Sartfield nature reserve, Windmill Lane, Ballaugh

Cost: £2.50 per person

This event will also take place on Sunday 15th June.

Have some family fun discovering the the secret lanes of Port
Erin, finding clues and treasure.

Ideal family entertainment, raising funds for the Trust.

Finish at Cosy Nook Cafe for afternoon tea. There'll be prizes for three highest scoring teams.

Meet: Cosy Nook Cafe, Shore Road (lower promenade), Port Erin

Cost: £5 per team

Garry Curtis of the Trust's Northern Group will host "An hour discovering wildlife of Ramsey Beach".

Meet: The old Grand Island Hotel on Mooragh Promenade

Cost: This event is free of charge, but donations are vital to our work and are very much appreciated!

Please ensure you wear/bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the beach.

A walk of around 6 miles to search for spring flowers and birds and enjoy the views on the South Downs Way, west of South Harting. Meet opposite the church in South Harting village (Map ref. SU 786 196). Contact John Goodspeed on 07811 435252 or e-mail john@havantnature.net. Steep slopes and long climbs involved. Suggested donation £2. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join Brian Fletcher for a summer walk at this chalk downland National Nature Reserve. Meet in the main reserve car park on the minor road, south east of Warnford (Map ref. SU 646 214). For further information contact Mary on 01962 864440. Bring a packed lunch. This is a joint event with Butterfly Conservation. Suggested donation £3. Sorry, no dogs. 

Join Conservation Officer, Peter Case, on a guided spring walk around this beautiful nature reserve with carpets of bluebells and other woodland flowers.  There will also be the opportunity to see what lives in the Leigh Brook.

The walk will finish with light refreshments in the Education Centre.

Limited places, booking essential.

You’ll never look at a nettle in the same way again. Find out why stinging nettles are so great for wildlife before harvesting them and lighting the campfire for cooking up a soup and making some string out of these underrated “weeds”. Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre, Contact Jim Day or Michelle Crooks on 01425 472760 or e-mail BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by adults. Suggested donation £4 per person. Sorry, no dogs.

Wear old clothes and don’t forget your wellies. Recommended for ages 5-10.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
For further details and to book contact IOW Office on 01983 760016. Suggested donation £3. 

Plants and animals of many kinds live at Milton Locks Nature Reserve. Come and explore the grassland and the sea shore and help us investigate what is living there. An event for families with children of all ages. Milton Locks Nature Reserve, Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth PO4 8LT (Map ref. SZ 6768 9979). Contact Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Please bring warm coats and wellies. Booking by Tuesday 27th May is essential as places are limited. Suggested donation £3 per child. Sorry, no dogs.