Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-15 19:25

Cake and Conservation

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2014-02-23 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Enjoy being outside? Want to learn new skills, have fun and meet like-minded people? Then come along to our conservation taster day to see the kind of conservation work we do.

We’ll be cutting and burning scrub to recreate links between two wildflower-rich areas, to encourage more butterflies and surveying for marsh fritillary caterpillars. Westley Farm will be providing a delicious home-cooked lunch. May not be suitable for young children under 8 due to nature of the work, parental discretion advised. No dogs.

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
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
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 – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Directions sent on booking
Address
Location: 
Westley Farm, Chalford, Stroud
Postcode: 
GL6 8HP
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-15 16:38

Identification of Whales, Dolphins and Seabirds Course with MARINElife

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2014-01-25 10:30 - 16:30
Summary: 
Learn more about identifying what can be seen from shore and sea around the UK coast and how to report your sightings for conservation or become a MARINElife volunteer ship-based surveyor in your spare time.

Join MARINElife and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at their training day to learn how to observe and identify whales, dolphins and seabirds together with data recording methods used for scientific research.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£40 per person (£35 for YWT members)
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Tricia Dendle
Contact number: 
N/A
Contact email: 
bookings@marine-life.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Beginner
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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
What to bring?: 
Please bring a packed lunch alongside a pad and pen for making notes.
Location
Location reference: 
99342
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Living Seas Centre. Parking controlled by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Charges apply (£2.90 all day)
Address
Location: 
Living Seas Centre
County: 
East RIding of Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO15 1AE
Town: 
Flamborough
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-14 14:11

Night Sky at Knettishall

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-02-20 17:00 - 21:00
Summary: 
Two exciting sessions to allow all ages to discover astronomy

5 - 7pm    

Wrap up for a family discovery session learning all about the night sky through various activities such as making star gazing props.

 

7 - 9pm

An evening star gazing session with the Breckland Astronomers. 

In the event of a cloudy sky there will be an informative session by the Astronomers. 

 

Come along to just one or both sessions.

Hot refreshments will be available for a small donation

Booking Essential

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Donations welcome
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Samantha Gay
Contact number: 
07717 156601
Contact email: 
samantha.gay@suffolkwildlifetrust.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: 
February Half Term
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
86371
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Main car park
Address
Location: 
Knettishall Heath,
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2TQ
Town: 
Thetford
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-14 14:09

Winter Wildlife Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-12-28 11:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Join us for a Winter Wildlife Walk to work off that Christmas Pudding!

Join the Wildlife Trust for a walk through Parc Slip looking for wildlife. The Coffee Shop will be open from 11am-2pm for visitors to enjoy a warming drink and snack afterwards.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Admission details: 
Suggested Donation of £2. Your donation will go directly to the conservation work of the Wildlife Trust
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Diana Clark
Contact number: 
01656 724100
Contact email: 
info@welshwildlife.org
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.welshwildlife.org/events/winter-wildlife-walk/
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
1:00
Walk distance: 
1.5
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?: 
Sensible shoes and warm clothes. Binoculars
Location
Location reference: 
72102
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales
Address
Location: 
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Bridgend
County: 
Tondu
Postcode: 
CF32 0EH
Town: 
Bridgend
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-14 13:46

Young Wardens

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2014-02-18 10:30 - 12:00
Summary: 
School holiday sessions for 12 - 16 year olds exploring the nature reserve and learning practical conservation skills such as coppicing. Booking essential. Donations welcome.

 

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Samantha Gay
Contact number: 
07717 156601
Contact email: 
samantha.gay@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
February Half Term
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+: 
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
Location reference: 
86371
Trust: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Main car park
Address
Location: 
Knettishall Heath,
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP22 2TQ
Town: 
Thetford
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-13 17:52

Meadow Life - Cumbria's Hay Meadow Project

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2014-01-08 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
Project Officer, Claire Green, will describe how Meadow Life is working with Cumbrian farmers and smallholders to enhance, restore and manage flower-rich hay meadows using traditional practices to increase biodiversity and halt their decline.

 Entry is a suggested donation of £2.00 for adults and free for children and includes refreshments.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome.

Organised by Kendal Local Support Group.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.00 for adults. Free for children under 16. Includes refreshments.
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Barbara Blatchford
Contact number: 
01539 723712
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
94624
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Plumgarths
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA8 8LX
Grid ref: 
SD495947
Town: 
Kendal
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-13 17:46

A lifetime of birds

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-01-10 19:30 - 21:00
Summary: 
We are delighted to welcome once more our well-known, local ornithologist, Mike Carrier, who will tell us about some of his experiences during a lifetime of studying and observing birds.

Entry is £2.00 for adults and free for children and includes refreshments.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome.

Organised by Penrith and Ullswater Local Support Group.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.00 per person. Children under 16 free. Includes refreshments
Contact name: 
Howard Simpson
Contact number: 
01768 840122
Contact email: 
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Location reference: 
94584
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
United Reform Church Hall
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
CA11 7UW
Grid ref: 
NY516306
Town: 
Penrith
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-13 17:35

EcoPark Volunteer Day

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-12-17 10:30 - 15:30
Time details: 
We meet at 10:30 and work until 15:30 with a break for lunch
Summary: 
Come and help look after a series of wildlife habitats here and support the Growing Local project propagating woodland wildflowers. All help is welcome.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Contact name: 
Paul Stephenson
Contact number: 
0121 454 1199
Contact email: 
paul.s@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
What to bring?: 
Wear old clothes and boots and bring something for lunch. Tea and coffee are provided.
Location
Location reference: 
EcoPark
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
Meeting place: 
Entrance is at the side of Starbank School, Hobmoor Road, Small Heath. Go down drive and turn right and down through gates.
Address
Location: 
EcoPark
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-13 17:05

Deadly Dinosaurs - Fully Booked

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2014-04-17 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Dinosaur themed games, activities, and a craft.

Dinosaur themed games, activity, and a craft.  Suitable for ages 4+.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Requested donation £5 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Requested donation £5 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Donna Bennett
Contact number: 
01268 419103
Contact email: 
langdon@essexwt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
Yes
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: 
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
What to bring?: 
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions.
Location
Location reference: 
83413
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Langdon Visitor Centre
County: 
Essex
Postcode: 
SS16 6EJ
Town: 
Basildon
Posted by Anonymous
2013-12-13 16:59

DROP IN Pond Dipping

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2014-04-11 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
Come and see what's lurking in our ponds!

**DROP IN**

Drop in between 10am and 1pm.

Come and see what's lurking in our ponds!  Sessions may be limited at busy times.

Requested donation £2 per child.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Requested donation £2 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Donna Bennett
Contact number: 
01268 419103
Contact email: 
langdon@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
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
What to bring?: 
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions.
Location
Location reference: 
83413
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Langdon Visitor Centre
County: 
Essex
Postcode: 
SS16 6EJ
Town: 
Basildon