Walking Through an Ancient World

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-06-29 10:00 - 12:30
Summary: 
Join us for a walk through the ancient Bernwood Forest to a traditional hay meadow brimming with wildflowers and butterflies

Sturdy footwear required!

National Insect Week

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Tim Read
Contact number: 
07725242801
Contact email: 
timread@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
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: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
The Forestry Commission car park on the minor road from Worminghall to Stanton St. John. For those using SatNav, the nearest farm is postcode HP18 9UR. The wood is approx 300m further on.
Address
Location: 
Shabbington Wood
County: 
Buckinghamshire
Town: 
Horton cum Studley

CANCELLED Family Fun: Treemendous Trees

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-06-28 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Discover the wide range of different trees that grow around the lake and how to identify them. Practice identifying leaves and tree shapes and make a tree craft to take home.

Minimum age: 2 years+

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£1
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Becky O'Melia
Contact number: 
01635 874 381
Contact email: 
beckyomelia@bbowt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
Yes
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
134212
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire
Postcode: 
RG19 3FU
Town: 
Thatcham

Chalk Grassland Flowers at Swyncombe Downs

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-06-22 14:30 - 16:30
Summary: 
Climb steeply up through woodland to reach a superb chalk grassland site with splendid views. We should see Wild Candytuft, Dropwort, Common Rockrose, Deadly Nightshade and much more besides.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Michael Keith-Lucas
Contact number: 
0118 9620622
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
MODERATE
Walk duration: 
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Park at the junction with the track at the bottom of the hill where the lane from Cookley Green to Ewelme turns sharply to the left.
Address
Location: 
Swyncombe Downs
County: 
Oxfordshire
Town: 
Watlington

Family Fun Afternoon

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-06-22 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
An afternoon of wildlife discovery and activities for all the family. Sensible clothes and shoes recommended. Gentle terrain with some uneven ground and wooden steps.

Meet at the entrance by the gate on the Letcombe Valley Community Nature Reserve in Letcombe Regis.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations invited
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Michael Bailey
Contact number: 
01235 769194
Contact email: 
letcombevalley@gmail.com
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
84141
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Letcombe Valley Community Nature Reserve, Letcombe Regis, Oxon
Postcode: 
OX12 9JY
Town: 
Wantage

Spring at St Catherine’s Hill

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
Take a look at the wildlife and history at this historic downland site overlooking the city of Winchester. A leisurely walk of 2 miles with some climbing.

Meet at the car park by Tun Bridge off Garnier Road at St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve (Map ref. SU 484 280). For further information contact Mike Allen on 07831 692963 or e-mail mike.allen@hiwwt.org.uk Suggested donation £2. Dogs on leads welcome.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Suggested donation £2
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Mike Allen
Contact number: 
07831 692963
Contact email: 
mike.allen@hiwwt.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: 
69222
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the car park by Tun Bridge off Garnier Road at St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve (Map ref. SU 484 280).

Testwood in May

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-05-21 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Join us for a stroll to the bird hides to discover the wild flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and breeding birds on the reserve at one of the best times of the year.

Contact Clare Bishop on 02380 424206. Booking essential. Meet at Education Centre. Suggested donation £3. Sorry, no dogs.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Suggested donation £3.
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Clare Bishop
Contact number: 
02380 424206
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: 
69272
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at Testwood Lakes Education Centre, Totton
Address
Map ref: 
SU 347 155

Oxford Festival of Nature

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-06-07 12:00 - 16:30
Summary: 
Join us for a day of wildlife activities including a bio blitz to find out what's living in the park. In association with Science Oxford.
  • Watch a falconry display and meet some of the birds
  • Find out how you can help wildlife in your garden
  • Learn about why bees are so important and see what they look like up close
  • Discover how crayfish are impacting the local wildlife and see some live ones
  • Children can explore our nature trail and get stuck into craft activities
  • See some real live reptiles
  • Join guided walks to learn about the hidden inhabitants of the park

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Events Manager
Contact number: 
01865 775476
Contact email: 
events@bbowt.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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
161524
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
County: 
Oxfordshire
Postcode: 
OX2 7SX
Town: 
Oxford

7 Woods Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-11-01 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Join an Essex Wildlife Trust walks leader to enjoy the 5 mile / 8 km walk around the seven woods in the Daws Heath and Belfairs Living Landscape.

Meet at the John H. Burrows Recreation Ground free car park in Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NA at 9.50am for a 10am start.

There will be a break at the Belfairs Woodland Centre about noon and walk ends approximately 1pm.

Suitable for 12yrs and over. 

Dogs welcome but must be on leads.

Booking Essential. Suggested Donation £5 per person.

For more information or to book your place telephone: 01702 477467

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per person
Audience: 
All
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01702 477467
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: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
John H. Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road
Postcode: 
SS7 2NA
Town: 
Hadleigh

7 Woods Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-09-06 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Join an Essex Wildlife Trust walks leader to enjoy the 5 mile / 8 km walk around the seven woods in the Daws Heath and Belfairs Living Landscape.

Meet at the John H. Burrows Recreation Ground free car park in Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NA at 9.50am for a 10am start.

There will be a break at the Belfairs Woodland Centre about noon and walk ends approximately 1pm.

Suitable for 12yrs and over. 

Dogs welcome but must be on leads.

Booking Essential. Suggested Donation £5 per person.

For more information or to book your place telephone: 01702 477467

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per person
Audience: 
All
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01702 477467
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: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
John H. Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road
Postcode: 
SS7 2NA
Town: 
Hadleigh

7 Woods Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-08-02 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Join an Essex Wildlife Trust walks leader to enjoy the 5 mile / 8 km walk around the seven woods in the Daws Heath and Belfairs Living Landscape.

Meet at the John H. Burrows Recreation Ground free car park in Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NA at 9.50am for a 10am start.

There will be a break at the Belfairs Woodland Centre about noon and walk ends approximately 1pm.

Suitable for 12yrs and over. 

Dogs welcome but must be on leads.

Booking Essential. Suggested Donation £5 per person.

For more information or to book your place telephone: 01702 477467

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per person
Audience: 
All
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01702 477467
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: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
John H. Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road
Postcode: 
SS7 2NA
Town: 
Hadleigh