Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 21:45

Bedfords Nature Rangers

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-06-13 19:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to learn more about nature? Explore the outdoors at night with different activities each session.

Children must be over 8 years old and may be left unaccompanied. Please dress for going outside. Runs Friday evenings, every fortnight.

Booking and donation in advance essential.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01708 748646
Contact email: 
bedfords@essexwt.org.uk
Registration details: 
Booking and payment in advance essential.
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: 
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: 
83420
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
County: 
Essex
Postcode: 
RM4 1QH
Grid ref: 
TQ 520 922
Town: 
Havering-atte-Bower
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 21:28

Flag Fen - an everchanging story

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-04-04 19:30 - 21:30
Summary: 
Illustrated talk by Sarah Wilson about past and recent discoveries at Flag Fen and their national importance.

Find out about past and recent discoveries at Flag Fen and their national importance. Recent excavations have yielded a wealth of information that will dictate the future development of Flag Fen Archaeology Park.

Sarah Wilson is Archaeology Development Officer at Vivacity Culture and Leisure.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3.00 donation
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01487 710420
Contact email: 
info@greatfen.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: 
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
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambs
Postcode: 
PE26 2RS
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 20:10

Magnificent Flying Machines

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-07-29 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
From Bats, to birds via butterflies and bumblebees...how do things fly?

Have a go at making your own flying machine as we turn our hand to kite making. 

A Wildwatchers Summer of Fun event.
Activities designed largely, though not exclusively, for 5-12 year olds . Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3.50 per child, booking essential
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Debs
Contact number: 
01905 754919
Contact email: 
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
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: 
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: 
73192
Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Lower Smite Farm
County: 
Worcestershire
Postcode: 
WR3 8SZ
Grid ref: 
SO 880 590
Town: 
Worcester & Droitwich
Posted by worcestershire
2014-02-10 19:08

Cookley

Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Description: 
Playing fields car park.
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Location type: 
Other
Picnic Area: 
No
Address: 
Lea Lane
Town / City: 
Cookley
County: 
Worcestershire
Grid ref: 
SO840800
Parking: 
Yes
Dogs: 
No
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 18:33

Waseley Hills Country Park Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-07-13 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Guided walk with David Howell.

Walk of 3.5 miles with good views, some hilly stretches and stiles.

Guided walks normally finish between 12.30 and 1.00pm.

A voluntary collection will be made at each outdoor meeting. 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Contact name: 
Richard Cory, Chairman
Contact number: 
01299 822748
Contact email: 
RCory@phippsandpritchard.co.uk
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.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/whats-on
Walk difficulty: 
MODERATE
Walk duration: 
3
Walk distance: 
3.5
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?: 
Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring binoculars if you have them.
Location
Location reference: 
155079
Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Waseley Hills Country Park
County: 
W Midlands
Postcode: 
B45 9AT
Grid ref: 
SO972782
Town: 
Birmingham,
Posted by worcestershire
2014-02-10 18:32

Waseley Hills Country Park

Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Picnic Area: 
No
Address: 
Gannow Green Lane, Rubery
Town / City: 
Birmingham
County: 
W Midlands
Postcode: 
B45 9AT
Grid ref: 
SO972782
Parking: 
Yes
Dogs: 
Yes
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 18:01

Highgate Common SSSI Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-06-08 10:00 - 12:30
Summary: 
Enjoy a walk at this Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Reserve.

A Wyre Forest local group visit to this important site for rare solitary bees and wasps. Level walking up to 2 miles, no stiles.

Guided walks normally finish between 12.30 and 1.00pm and cover around 3 to 4 miles. Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring binoculars if you have them. A voluntary collection will be made at each outdoor meeting. 


 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Richard Cory, Chairman
Contact number: 
01299 822748
Contact email: 
RCory@phippsandpritchard.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
2
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?: 
Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring binoculars if you have them.
Location
Location reference: 
155073
Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet 10.00am at the car park at the Cory Community Building, (Rangers H.Q. & toilets), first right off Highgate Road, not far from Enville Golf Club. DY7 5BS. SO836895
Address
Location: 
Highgate Common SSSI
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
DY7 5BS (nearest)
Grid ref: 
SO 836895
Town: 
Swindon
Posted by worcestershire
2014-02-10 17:59

Highgate Common SSSI

Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Description: 
Staffs WT. An ancient lowland heath buzzing with rare wildlife.
Location URL: 
http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/reserves/highgate-common
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Café / Refreshments: 
Yes
Picnic Area: 
No
Address: 
South west of Wombourne near the village of...
Town / City: 
Swindon
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
DY7 5BS (nearest)
Grid ref: 
SO 836895
Parking: 
Yes
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 17:28

UK Marine Wildlife

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-11-06 19:30 - 22:00
Summary: 
Dr Peter Richards shares his knowledge of the sea and its residents with Malvern local group.

We may be some distance from the coast, but marine conservation is a key topic in the 21st century and one which we ignore at our peril. Peter is an experienced marine scientist and has been with Marine Conservation Society for 12 years, now in the position as Biodiversity Programme Manager.

Non-members are very welcome to attend these meetings.

Plenty of free parking available.
Bird food available for sale.
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2, children free
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Margaret
Contact number: 
01684 565079
Contact email: 
malverngroup@live.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Original URL: 
http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/whats-on
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
Hearing Loop: 
Yes
Location
Location reference: 
142272
Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
The Lyttelton Rooms
County: 
Worcestershire
Postcode: 
WR14 2AY
Town: 
Malvern
Posted by Anonymous
2014-02-10 17:26

Woodland Wander, Saltwells

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join Professor Trueman from the Wildlife Trust and Saltwell’s Warden Ste Rowland to learn more about the woodland plants in this very special ancient woodland.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact email: 
info@bbcwildlife.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: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Meeting place: 
Saltwells Nature Reserve Car Park, Saltwells Lane, DY5 1AX