Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-15 12:13

Special Moth Photography & ID course - Sat 31 May 2014 - FULLY BOOKED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-05-31 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
A fascinating day learning about moths and how to photograph them. With Kevin Sawford, professional wildlife photographer, and Tony Prichard, County moth recorder for Suffolk.

A moth trap will be set the evening before the course and Tony will show us what has been caught on the morning of the course. He will identify the different species for us and you will be able to ask questions throughout the day.  Tony has a wealth of knowledge of local moth species and populations. 

Kevin will guide you through the process of how to get the best photographs of these amazing creatures. You will learn such aspects as how to control depth of field and how to use the correct exposure for the different colours of the moths.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£40
Audience: 
Adults
Beginners
Contact number: 
01473 890089
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Carlton Marshes, Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
NR33 8HU
Town: 
Lowestoft
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-15 12:07

A springy Easter adventure

Summary: 
Search for the first signs of spring at Balls Wood, Hertford Heath

Join us for some Easter fun at Balls Wood where we'll be roaming the woods looking for the first signs of spring, playing games, making woodland crafts and hunting for some special eggs! This is a free family event but please book in advance as places are limited. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years. Please bring an adult with you! Sorry but there are no toilets on site. Contact Susannah: 07876 508034 Further details to follow.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
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: 
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-15 11:43

Redgrave Wildlife Watch Group

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-03-08 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Watch children's club at Redgrave & Lopham Fen,Suitable for 6-12 year olds.

This month's activities include a long fen walk, signs of spring and early bird identification.
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£1
Audience: 
Families
Children
Contact name: 
Mike Wraight
Contact number: 
01379 644508
Contact email: 
mjw98977@tiscali.co.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Walk
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Spring
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
Three hours
Walk distance: 
3.00
Suitable for
Suitable for: Any age: 
Yes
Suitable for: 0-4: 
Yes
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
Location
Location reference: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Grid ref: 
TM052803 (car park/reserve entrance)
Town: 
Diss
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 16:28

Sparkly Wands craft drop-in

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-02-21 10:30 - 12:00
Time details: 
morning activity
Summary: 
Make a sparkly willow wand
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.00 per child
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: 
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 visitor centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickashire
Postcode: 
Cv3 3GW
Grid ref: 
SP
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 16:21

Botanical illustration - Sat 24 May 2014 - FULLY BOOKED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-05-24 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Join professional botanical artist, Christine Grey-Wilson, on this relaxing and supportive workshop looking at a range of illustration techniques. The emphasis will be on botanical accuracy and seasonal plant material such as spring blossom and flowers.

The centre at Redgrave and Lopham Fen offers an inspiring setting with huge windows offering good light and superb views over the fen.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£25.00/£21.50 concessions
Audience: 
Adults
Beginners
Contact number: 
01473 890089
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: 
66802
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Redgrave & Lopham Fen, Low Common Road, South Lopham
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2HX
Town: 
Diss
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 16:13

Botanical illustration - Sat 24 May 2014

The centre at Redgrave and Lopham Fen offers an inspiring setting with huge windows offering good light and superb views over the fen.

Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 15:03

Bourn Brook open meeting

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-02-05 19:00 - 21:30
Summary: 
Please come to an open meeting about the brook where we plan to discuss: • Wildlife and invasive species • Pollution • Flooding

The Bourn Brook rises to the east of Eltisley and flows into the River Rhee (or Upper Cam) at Byron's Pool.
This little watercourse has been the subject of interest of the Bourn Free Project, whose partners include the Wildlife Trust, the Countryside Restoration Trust, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, the Cam Valley Forum, the Environment Agency, Cambridgeshire Mammal Group and local landowners.

Find out what's been happening and have your say. 

Refreshments provided.
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Ruth Hawksley
Contact number: 
01954 713533 or 07545 423854
Contact email: 
ruth.hawksley@wildlifebcn.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
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: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Bourn golf club, Toft Road, Bourn, Cambridge
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Postcode: 
CB23 2TT
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 14:20

Hedgelaying Course in the Derbyshire Style

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-01-22 09:30 - 15:30
Thu, 2014-01-23 09:30 - 15:30
Sat, 2014-02-15 09:30 - 15:30
Sun, 2014-02-16 09:30 - 15:30
Summary: 
Come and learn the traditional skill of hedge-laying with the Churnet Valley Living Landscape Partnership.

For bookings please contact Jonathan Gahan – Grasslands Officer tel - 01538 381356/ 07960875067 or email j.gahan@staffs-wildlife.org.uk or book via http://www.churnet-valley.org.uk

What to Bring: Warm clothes suitable for outdoor work, waterproofs and boots preferably with a steel toe cap, lunch and drinks.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£30 per person per day. Free to charity volunteers/unemployed
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Jonathan Gahan
Contact number: 
07960875067
Contact email: 
j.gahan@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
Yes
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: 
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
Location
Trust: 
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Ellishill Farm - Swinscoe
County: 
Staffordshire
Postcode: 
DE6 2HH
Grid ref: 
SK134474
Town: 
Ashbourne
Map ref: 
Explorer 259
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 13:13

Introduction to woodcarving

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-01-26 10:30 - 12:00
Sun, 2014-01-26 12:30 - 14:00
Sun, 2014-01-26 14:30 - 16:00
Summary: 
Woodland heritage skills course with the Working Woodlands Trust

Join the Working Woodlands Trust for a taster session in basic woodcarving this winter.  We will be running three 90-minute sessions over the course of the day.  All tools, equipment, and instruction are provided, and each participant will create a carved name plate to take home.  Suitable for accompanied children over 8.

Booking essential - places are limited.  Please get in touch to register, and confirm where we will be working.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Sarah Sidgwick
Contact number: 
0114 263 4335
Contact email: 
nature.reserves@wildsheffield.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
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: 
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: 
Confirmed upon booking
Address
Location: 
Grenoside
County: 
South Yorkshire
Town: 
Sheffield
Admin only fields
Alt contact email : 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Posted by Anonymous
2014-01-14 12:52

Bird ringing demonstration

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-01-25 08:00 - 11:00
Time details: 
Drop in anytime
Summary: 
Enjoy a face-to-face encounter with the feathered residents of Greno Woods this winter

Join Sheffield Wildlife Trust and Sorby Breck Ringing Group this January for an up close and personal event with some of the birds that call this woodland their home. 

This ringing demonstration is ideal for introducing people of all ages to some of the wildlife found in the woods.  Follow the signs from the Forestry Commission car park on Woodhead Road to find us near the heathland.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Sarah Sidgwick
Contact number: 
0114 263 4335
Contact email: 
nature.reserves@wildsheffield.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
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: 
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: 
Forestry Commission car park, Woodhead Road
Address
County: 
South Yorkshire
Grid ref: 
SK 325 950
Town: 
Sheffield