Reserves and species

Posted by cumbria
2013-07-31 17:16

Ulverston Parish Centre

Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Location type: 
Religious centre
Picnic Area: 
No
Address: 
Church Walk
Town / City: 
Ulverston
County: 
Cumbria
Postcode: 
LA12 7EN
Dogs: 
No
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-31 15:30

Conservation Work Party at Eycott Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-09-06 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
Eycott Hill is a fantastic upland landscape of volcanic crags, rolling moorland and valley mires. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is in the process of acquiring this important site to protect its future and improve it for wildlife.

Help us start our management of the site, on the first and last Friday of each month, by restoring some of the boundaries so we can start a regime of conservation grazing.

Booking is required. Contact Kevin Scott on 01228 829575 or email kevins@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk to confirm your attendance and to check event details.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome. Dogs are permitted if kept on leads. Please wear outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Kevin Scott
Contact number: 
01228 829575
Contact email: 
kevins@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk duration: 
3
Walk distance: 
3
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: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.
Location
Location reference: 
115022
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the large layby on the left after passing through the hamlet of Berrier coming from Greystoke. GR: NY 388 305
Address
Location: 
Eycott Hill
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 388 305
Town: 
Penrith
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-31 15:20

Wild Things on the Wetlands -EVENT CANCELLED

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-09-07 13:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
SORRY EVENT CANCELLED Dragonflies have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and although they’re a bit smaller now, they’re still very impressive – come down to Blackburn Meadows and have a look!

There are plenty more wild things around the reserve, so grab your magnifying glass, have a go at tracking some animal footprints, and see what you can find hidden along the trail. 

Meet at the car park off Steel Street, which will be open for the event, S61 1DF
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Ben Keywood
Contact number: 
0114 2634335
Contact email: 
b.keywood@wildsheffield.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
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: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the car park off Steel Street, which will be open for the event, S61 1DF.
Address
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S61 1DF
Grid ref: 
SK 412 922
Town: 
Rotherham
Admin only fields
Alt contact email : 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-31 15:16

Conservation Work Party at Orton Moss Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-09-03 10:00 - 15:30
Summary: 
Come and help us make a difference to this important Site of Special Scientific Interest by joining us on the first Tuesday of each month. The site is a mixture of wet grassland and woodland. We will be working to reduce the amount of non-native sycamore and beech in the woodland, as well as opening up and restoring areas of herb-rich wet grassland.

We will also do some fencing and access improvement work.

Booking is required. Contact Kevin Scott on 01228 829575 or email kevins@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk to confirm your attendance and to check event details.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.


 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Kevin Scott
Contact number: 
01228 829575
Contact email: 
kevins@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk duration: 
2
Walk distance: 
2
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
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch
Location
Location reference: 
83289
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the start of the farm track leading to Bucknill’s Field. GR: NY 338 543
Address
Location: 
Orton Moss
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
NY 339 543
Town: 
Carlisle
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-31 15:11

Frog Rescue

Date / Time
Start date: 
Mon, 2013-09-23 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
As the annual hay cut approaches once again, the resident frogs of Sunnybank need a helping hand to get them out of harm's way.

As the annual hay cut approaches once again, the resident frogs of Sunnybank need a helping hand to get them out of harm's way.  Pop down for an hour of frog catching, or help us for the whole day – there are always enough frogs to go around! 

 

Join in at any time, you'll find us on the nature reserve just off Broomhall Place (grid reference SK 344 864, approximate postcode S10 2DF).

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Hannah Wittram
Contact number: 
0114 2634335
Contact email: 
h.wittram@wildsheffield.com
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
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: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Sunnybank Nature Reserve
County: 
South Yorkshire
Postcode: 
S10 2DF
Grid ref: 
SK 344 864
Town: 
Sheffield
Admin only fields
Organiser: 
Sarah Sidgwick
Alt contact email : 
mail@wildsheffield.com
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-31 15:03

Conservation Work Party at Howe Ridding Wood Nature Reserve

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-09-01 10:00 - 15:00
Summary: 
Join us to make a real difference at Howe Ridding Wood Nature Reserve. In this wonderful setting perched on the side of Whitbarrow Scar we will be cutting and raking the flower-rich grassland ride through the coppiced woodland, to improve the habitat for the benefit of rare butterflies.

Booking essential. Contact the Trust on 01539 816300 to confirm your attendance and to check event details.

Accompanied children under 16 years of age are welcome. Dogs are permitted if kept on leads. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 
01539 816300
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
Walk difficulty: 
MODERATE
Walk duration: 
2
Walk distance: 
2
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+: 
Yes
Other details
Mobility: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
What to bring?: 
Wear appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch
Location
Location reference: 
83295
Trust: 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the parking area near North Lodge. GR: SD 430 871
Address
Location: 
Whitbarrow - Howe Ridding Wood
County: 
Cumbria
Grid ref: 
SD 435 882
Town: 
between Kendal and Grange over sands
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-30 16:38

Autumn at Bay Pond

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-09-08 14:00 - 17:00
Summary: 
Join us for an open day at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve in Godstone as part of the ‘Our Wetland Wildlife’ weekend.

Fun for the whole family with activities including pond dipping, bug hunting, manned bird hide and woodland play sessions. SWT goods and refreshments will be on sale all day. Please note that hands must be washed after pond dipping and bug hunting and before eating. Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome and dog owners must pick up after their dogs.
Meet at: Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Godstone. Pedestrian access only, except for disabled. Enter via Education Centre, sign posted from Godstone High Street.
Nearest car park: Godstone Green.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcomed
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
SWT Tandridge Local Group
Contact number: 
01883 345020
Contact email: 
info@surreywt.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
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
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
Location reference: 
70912
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at: Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Godstone. Pedestrian access only, except for disabled. Enter via Education Centre, sign posted from Godstone High Street. Nearest car park: Godstone Green. Nearest bus stop: Metrobus 400, 50 metres. Nearest train station: Caterham and South Godstone, 5 miles.
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-30 16:38

Autumn at Bay Pond

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-09-08 14:00 - 17:00
Summary: 
Join us for an open day at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve in Godstone as part of the ‘Our Wetland Wildlife’ weekend.

Fun for the whole family with activities including pond dipping, bug hunting, manned bird hide and woodland play sessions. SWT goods and refreshments will be on sale all day. Please note that hands must be washed after pond dipping and bug hunting and before eating. Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome and dog owners must pick up after their dogs.
Meet at: Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Godstone. Pedestrian access only, except for disabled. Enter via Education Centre, sign posted from Godstone High Street.
Nearest car park: Godstone Green.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donations welcomed
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
SWT Tandridge Local Group
Contact number: 
01883 345020
Contact email: 
info@surreywt.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
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
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
Location reference: 
70912
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at: Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Godstone. Pedestrian access only, except for disabled. Enter via Education Centre, sign posted from Godstone High Street. Nearest car park: Godstone Green. Nearest bus stop: Metrobus 400, 50 metres. Nearest train station: Caterham and South Godstone, 5 miles.
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-30 16:27

Wetland Wildlife Work

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-09-08 10:00 - 16:00
Time details: 
10am - 4pm
Summary: 
It’s ‘Our Wetland Wildlife’ weekend so why not put on those old clothes, climb into the waterproofs, pull on the wellies (or even waders if you have them!) and come and join our regular volunteers in doing some Typha pulling.

Be prepared to get muddy and have a laugh too, whilst doing some seriously important work for our wetland wildlife. Tea and coffee will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Meet at: The Moors’ Fordbridge car park on Nutfield Road, Redhill. By the new Linden Homes development.
Grid ref: TQ 295 517.
Organised by: SWT Ranger Andrea Neal 07990 582291.
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
SWT Ranger Andrea Neal
Contact number: 
07990 582291
Contact email: 
andrea.neal@surreywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Volunteering
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
MODERATE
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
No – No dogs please
What to bring?: 
Waterproofs, wellies, waders if you have them.
Location
Location reference: 
71502
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
The Moors’ Fordbridge car park on Nutfield Road, Redhill. By the new Linden Homes development.
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-30 16:04

Work party at Combs Wood

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2016-10-09 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2016-11-20 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2016-12-18 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-01-15 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-02-19 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-03-19 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2014-04-06 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2014-10-19 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2014-11-09 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2014-12-14 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-01-18 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-02-15 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-03-15 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-04-19 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-10-11 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-11-15 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2015-12-20 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2016-01-17 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2016-02-14 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2016-03-20 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-10-08 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-11-05 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2017-12-17 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2018-01-14 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2018-02-11 09:30 - 12:30
Sun, 2018-03-18 09:30 - 12:30
Time details: 
The end time is an approximation
Summary: 
Come along and spend a few hours doing some practical conservation work.

It is a great way to meet people, see parts of the reserve you wouldn't normally see, learn new skills and get some exercise.

Please bring a snack and plenty to drink and wear sunscreen if it's sunny.

Wear stout footwear or safety boots, and bring waterproofs. We will supply any additional protective equipment required.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
Kevin Boyce (reserve warden)
Contact number: 
01449 676610
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Event type: 
Volunteering
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: 
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: 
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet outside Combs old Middle School
Address
County: 
Suffolk
Postcode: 
IP14 2BZ
Town: 
Stowmarket