Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 17:48

Cake and Conservation Taster Day - Free!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-03-09 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Come along to the largest ancient woodland in the south west to try your hand at coppicing, an ancient management technique still in use today.

After finding out a little about the about the history of the woodland, and how we manage it for wildlife, learn to coppice in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, then practise at your own pace using a variety of hand tools.

Cake provided, but please bring your own lunch - there will be a bonfire. 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
FREE, but donations welcome
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.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: 
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
83164
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Lower Woods nature reserve
Postcode: 
GL9 1BY
Town: 
Wickwar
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 17:23

Beaver Evenings

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-07-04 18:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2015-05-08 18:00 - 21:00
Fri, 2015-06-05 18:30 - 21:30
Fri, 2015-06-19 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2015-07-03 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2015-07-17 19:00 - 21:00
Fri, 2015-08-07 18:30 - 21:30
Fri, 2015-08-21 18:00 - 21:00
Fri, 2015-09-04 18:00 - 21:00
Fri, 2016-04-22 18:30 - 21:30
Fri, 2016-05-06 18:30 - 21:30
Fri, 2016-05-20 18:45 - 21:45
Fri, 2016-06-10 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2016-06-24 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2016-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2016-07-15 19:00 - 22:00
Fri, 2016-08-05 18:30 - 21:30
Fri, 2016-08-19 18:00 - 21:00
Fri, 2016-09-02 17:45 - 20:45
Summary: 
This event is now full, please come back in 2017 for further events. There will be more opportunities this year to visit Kent’s last remaining fenland with its rare and distinctive community of wildlife. Find out about the fascinating Ham Fen Beaver Project and stand a chance of observing beavers in the wild.

Course leader: Angela Musselwhite-Dale and/or Andrew Wilkinson, KWT Reserve Honorary Wardens

Please be aware that this reserve has restricted access and is ordinarily closed to the public.  Visits are only by booking at these scheduled events or by prior arrangement.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Course fee is £10 for each adult and £5 for each child (aged 8 to 16). Please call 01622 662012 to book a place.
Audience: 
Adults
Contact number: 
01622 662012
Contact email: 
info@kentwildlife.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Event type: 
Event
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: 
Yes
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
Location
Location reference: 
83554
Trust: 
Kent Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Ham Fen* This is a reserve with restricted access & is only open to the public by prior appointment or by booking at these events.
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:57

MARINE WEEK - Virtual Whale Watching!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-08-06 10:30 - 16:00
Fri, 2014-08-08 10:30 - 16:00
Sat, 2014-08-09 10:30 - 16:00
Time details: 
10.30am to 4pm. No booking is required.
Summary: 
Come and join us on a voyage to the open oceans. How many whales & dolphins can you spot? Then help us to create a marine collage.

Suitable for accompanied 5+ years old. 

No booking is required.

Donation £3 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 per child
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust Throndon
Contact number: 
01277 232944
Contact email: 
thorndon@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Summer
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: 
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Please bring suitable clothing.
Location
Location reference: 
83405
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue
Postcode: 
CM13 3RZ
Town: 
Brentwood
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:53

MARINE WEEK - Living Seas Game

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-08-05 10:30 - 12:30
Tue, 2014-08-05 14:00 - 16:00
Sun, 2014-08-10 10:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2014-08-10 14:00 - 16:00
Time details: 
10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm. Pre-booking is required.
Summary: 
Come and learn all about our Living Seas by playing the Living Seas Game. Then help us to create a marine collage.

Suitable for accompanied 5+ years old. 

Pre-booking is required.

Donation £5 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per child
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust Throndon
Contact number: 
01277 232944
Contact email: 
thorndon@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Summer
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: 
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Please bring suitable clothing.
Location
Location reference: 
83405
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue
Postcode: 
CM13 3RZ
Town: 
Brentwood
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:45

MARINE WEEK - Make Your Own Sea Creatures

Summary: 
Come and have fun making your own marine sea creatures and help us to create a marine collage.

Suitable for accompanied 6+ years old. 

Pre-booking is required.

Donation £5 per child.

Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:31

Small Mammal Safari

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-08-01 09:15 - 11:30
Summary: 
Join us as at this FREE event as we get an idea of the small mammals which call Greystones Farm nature reserve their home.
Book your place now

We'll be dissecting and identifying the contents of barn owl pellets, and identify live mammals caught in the Longworth traps.

Guests are welcome to spend the day on the reserve - we recommend taking a walk around the site with a picnic.

Important note: When booking online please remember to check your email's spam/junk box for your booking confirmation which will come from brownpapertickets.com.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
FREE, but donations welcome
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk distance: 
0.6
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
83084
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Greystones Farm nature reserve
Postcode: 
GL54 2EN
Grid ref: 
SP173209
Town: 
Bourton-on-the-water
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:16

Spring Watch Trail

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2014-05-26 10:30 - 16:00
Time details: 
10.30am to 4pm. No booking required.
Summary: 
Look out for the signs of spring with our self-guided trail through the park. Then help us create a Spring scene collage at the Countryside Centre.

Suitable for accompanied 5+ years old. No booking required.

Donation £2 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2 per child
Audience: 
All
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust Throndon
Contact number: 
01277 232944
Contact email: 
thorndon@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
0:45
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: 
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Please bring suitable outdoor clothing.
Location
Location reference: 
83405
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Thorndon Countryside Centre, Thorndon Park North, The Avenue
Postcode: 
CM13 3RZ
Town: 
Brentwood
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:14

Bats and Moths

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-31 20:30 - 22:30
Summary: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust exclusive! Lesser horseshoe and brown long-eared bats roost in profusion at Wick Court, run by the charity Farms For City Children.
Book your place now

 

We have arranged exclusive access with a bat expert for an evening bat and moth event at this magical Tudor manor house. We'll use bat detectors to listen for bats as they emerge from the roost to hunt, and take a look at some of the exquisite moths they are feeding on. If we are lucky, baby bats will be starting to fly, and you may find they need their 'L' plates!

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adult £20, child £10, family £50 (2 adults, 2 children)
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.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: 
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Wick Court
Postcode: 
GL2 7JJ
Grid ref: 
SO735105
Town: 
Arlingham
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 16:05

Wildlife Discovery on a Patch Near You

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-31 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
The meadows on Robinswood Hill Country Park may just look green and boring - but they are full of wildlife!
Book your place now

Suitable for families and especially for children, join us and discover the wildlife right on your doorstep! We'll be looking at the plants and animals that surround us, including their tracks and signs, and we'll be dipping into our pond to discover the amazing mini-beasts which live in the water. Please pre-book.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
FREE, but donations welcome
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.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: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Location reference: 
146442
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Robinswood Hill Country Park
Postcode: 
GL4 6SX
Grid ref: 
SO837158
Town: 
Gloucester
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-27 15:50

Small Mammal Safari

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-07-31 09:15 - 11:30
Summary: 
Join us as at this FREE event as we get an idea of the small mammals which call Greystones Farm nature reserve their home.
Book your place now

We'll be dissecting and identifying the contents of barn owl pellets, and identify live mammals caught in the Longworth traps.

Guests are welcome to spend the day on the reserve - we recommend taking a walk around the site with a picnic.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
FREE, but donations welcome
Contact number: 
01452 383333
Contact email: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk distance: 
0.6
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
No
Suitable for: 0-4: 
No
Suitable for: 5-6: 
No
Suitable for: 7-10: 
Yes
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
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
83084
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Greystones Farm nature reserve
Postcode: 
GL54 2EN
Grid ref: 
SP173209
Town: 
Bourton-on-the-water