Reserves and species

Posted by london
2013-07-29 13:06

Uxbridge Grove

Uxbridge Grove is a small but important oak woodland site in Hillingdon borough with a series of ponds attractive to a range of amphibians.
The woodland consists of trees such as ash, yew and sycamore, in addition to some veteran oaks, while several clearings and an area of grassland which attracts butterflies and other invertebrates.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
London Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildlondon.org.uk
Size: 
2.07
Short Description: 
A remnant of an old Victorian garden, the site is now developing into a site of increasing value for wildlife, aided by the presence of wetland areas
Smartphone Description: 
A remnant of an old Victorian garden, the site is now developing into a site of increasing value for wildlife, aided by the presence of wetland areas
Location
Address: 
Robinwood Grove Uxbridge
Town: 
London
Postcode: 
UB8 3TW
Grid ref: 
TQ067823
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Simon Hawkins
Reserve phone number: 
020 3897 6153
Reserve email address: 
shawkins@wildlondon.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
The Grove
Species: 
Common Frog
Reed Sweet-grass
Water-plantain
Stinkhorn Fungus
Peacock
Speckled Wood
Long-tailed Tit
Holly Blue
Jay
Yew
Rowan
Hawthorn
Common Toad
Smooth Newt
Ragged-Robin
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-29 09:04

Wild Flamborough!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-08-04 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Join us for this FREE family event in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, RSPB, Yorkshire Coat Nature, Yorkshire Naturalist Union and Seasearch. Stalls and displays all day (10am to 4pm) with special events and walks also planned.

Guided walks:

Walk with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to discover the seashore. 10.30 am. Meet at South Landing.

Walk with the Yorkshire Coast Nature to discover Migration. 12.00pm. Meet at Flamborough Lighthouse car park.

Walk with the RSPB to discover seabirds. 1.30pm. Meet at RSPB Bempton.

Walk with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to discover the strandline. 3.00pm. Meet at South Landing.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Flamborough Project Officer
Contact number: 
01482 391721
Contact email: 
Heather.davison@eastriding.gov.uk
Registration details: 
Sign up to events on the day at South Landing
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
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
1
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?: 
Suitable clothing and footwear.
Location
Location reference: 
99342
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
South Landing
County: 
East Riding of Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO15 1AE
Town: 
Flamborough
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-29 08:56

Wild Flamborough!

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-08-03 10:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Join us for this FREE family event in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, RSPB, Yorkshire Coast Nature, Yorkshire Naturalist Union and Seasearch. Stalls and displays all day (10am to 4pm) with special events and walks also planned.

Guided walks:

Walk with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to discover the seashore. 10.30 am. Meet at South Landing.

Walk with the Flamborough Project Officer and discover the South Landing Sculpture Trail. 12.00pm. Meet at South Landing.

Walk with the RSPB for 'Tea with Gannets'. 2.00pm. Meet at RSPB Bempton.

Bring Suitable clothing and footwear. Each walk will last approximately 1hr. Please register for walks at South Landing on the day.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Flamborough Project Officer
Contact number: 
01482 391721
Contact email: 
Heather.davison@eastriding.gov.uk
Registration details: 
Sign up to events on the day at South Landing
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
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
Walk duration: 
1
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?: 
Suitable clothing and footwear.
Location
Location reference: 
99342
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
South Landing
County: 
East Riding of Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO15 1AE
Town: 
Flamborough
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-27 15:40

Fairies and Elves Treasure Hunt

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-08-27 13:30 - 15:30
Summary: 
Follow the clues through the woods to discover our fairy friends that live there. Games, crafts and activities suitable for under 8s, must be accompanied by an adult. Fairy wings welcome!
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Requested donation £5 per child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Karen McKay
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: 
Yes
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
Location
Location reference: 
83413
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Langdon Visitor Centre, Lower Dunton Road
County: 
Essex
Postcode: 
SS16 6EJ
Town: 
Basildon
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 16:30

Hard as Snails 5k/10k

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-09-07 08:00 - 10:00
Time details: 
Walkers (5 and 10km) - 08:00am Canicross - 08:30am Runners (5 and 10km) - 09:00am
Summary: 
Our Hard as Snails 10K running race is back and now in its fifth year, so to celebrate we are introducing a 5k run and a 5k and 10k walk to the options.

If you fancy a challenge or want to beat last year’s time and think you have what it takes to conquer the lung-busting climbs of St. Martha’s Hill and Newlands Corner, come and have a go! Why not get sponsored to run and raise some money for Surrey Wildlife Trust too? This race is not suitable for under 16’s. All proceeds go to Surrey Wildlife Trust.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please visit www.hardassnails.co.uk to book.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£13.00
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
SWT Events Manager Katy Gower
Contact number: 
01483 795471
Contact email: 
katy.gower@surreywt.org.uk
Registration details: 
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please visit www.hardassnails.co.uk to book.
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Advanced
Walk difficulty: 
HARD
Walk duration: 
1.5
Walk distance: 
3.1 or 6.2
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
Hearing Loop: 
No
Dogs: 
Yes – Dogs on lead welcome
Location
Location reference: 
71292
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Chantries Woodland, Guildford. Parking on Shalford Park Meadows, Guildford.
Posted by devon
2013-07-26 15:15

Meeth Quarry

A Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve experience like no other – Meeth Quarry’s industrial past has produced a

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
150.00
Short Description: 
Bike trails, easy access trails and paths take you through a landscape with an industrial history. Two huge lakes, grassland and woodland dominate this former clay quarry. Butterflies, hares, dragonflies and birds have now replaced the quarry workers.
Smartphone Description: 
The Tarka Trail bike path takes you to the heart of this former industrial site. Birds and butterflies now line the trails around this large wildlife haven. Two vast lakes offer you wonderful views.
Location
Address: 
near village of Meeth 4 miles north of Hatherleigh EX20 3ER
Town: 
Hatherleigh
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
EX20 3ER
Grid ref: 
SS 547 078
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Café / Refreshments: 
No
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
8am-dusk for vehicle access to car park
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
The Red waymarked trail is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. For those wanting to explore the area on foot use our Meeth Quarry Wild Walk as your guide.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Large car park. Follow access road off A386 for quarter of a mile, then car park is on left.
Walking information: 
A series of colour-coded trails allows access on foot, bicycle, horseback or mobility scooter. The Quarry adjoins DWT's existing nature reserve at Ash Moor and is adjacent to the Tarka trail for those wishing to explore the area. A three-mile Meeth Quarry Wild Walk acts as great introduction to the area.
Grazing animals: 
Ponies
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Explore the wild world of Meeth Quarry
Species: 
Brown Hare
Skylark
Ragged-Robin
Shoveler
Southern hawker
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 14:47

Deep Purple

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-09-03 10:30 - 13:00
Time details: 
10.30am - 1pm
Summary: 
Join SWT Ranger Jamel Guenioui for a ramble across the lowland heathland of Rodborough Common as the heather covered landscape blooms.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome and dog owners must pick up after their dogs. 
Distance: 1 mile.
Meet at: Rodborough Common/Mousehill Down main car park, GU8 5BL (access from A283 Portsmouth Road, through Milford, towards the A3). Height barrier at entrance. If you reach the A3, you’ve gone too far.
Grid ref: SU 93748 41868.
Nearest train station: Milford, 1.6 miles.
Admission: Adults £2, children £1.
Organised by: SWT Ranger Jamel Guenioui 07817 166730.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Adults £2, children £1.
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
SWT Ranger Jamel Guenioui.
Contact number: 
07817 166730
Contact email: 
jamel.guenioui@surreywt.org.uk
Registration details: 
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call Jamel on 07817 166730 to book.
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: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
2.5
Walk distance: 
1
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: 
71392
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Rodborough Common/Mousehill Down main car park, GU8 5BL (access from A283 Portsmouth Road, through Milford, towards the A3). Height barrier at entrance. If you reach the A3, you’ve gone too far.
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 14:36

Dragonflies & Damselflies

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-09-03 10:00 - 13:00
Summary: 
This is the first part of an eight week course with a theme of aquatic habitats.

The course can be booked as a whole or individually. This week we will be focusing on dragonflies and damselflies. We will meet at Newdigate Village Hall for a short talk by SWT Education Leader Katharine Trotman, followed by a walk around the lakes at Newdigate Brickworks Reserve. 
Distance: 1-2 miles.
Meet at: Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5DA.
Nearest train station: Holmwood, 3 miles.
Admission: Adults £18.
Organised by: SWT Education Officer Vivien Withers 01372 379509.
 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£18.00
Audience: 
Adults
Contact name: 
SWT Education Officer Vivien Withers
Contact number: 
01372 379509.
Contact email: 
nower.wood@surreywt.org.uk
Registration details: 
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, please call 01372 379509 to book.
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
No
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Skill level: 
Beginner
Walk difficulty: 
EASY
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: 
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: 
71282
Trust: 
Surrey Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5DA.
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 12:39

Salmon Stone & Story Walk Activities

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-08-09 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Make your own standing stones from clay as part of our Gilfach Arts Project, and learn more about the salmon.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2 per child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Suzie Fraser
Contact number: 
01597 823298
Contact email: 
suzie@rwtwales.org
Registration details: 
All children must be accompanied by an adult who attend free of charge.
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: 
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: 
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 bring a picnic.
Location
Location reference: 
69602
Trust: 
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Visitor Centre at the farmyard.
Address
Location: 
Gilfach Nature Reserve
County: 
Powys
Postcode: 
LD6 5LF
Town: 
Rhayader
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 12:32

Salmon Stone & Story Walk Activities

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2013-08-08 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Make your own standing stones from clay as part of our Gilfach Arts Project, and learn more about the salmon.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2 per child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Suzie Fraser
Contact number: 
01597 823298
Contact email: 
suzie@rwtwales.org
Registration details: 
All children must be accompanied by an adult who attend free of charge.
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: 
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: 
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 bring a picnic.
Location
Location reference: 
69602
Trust: 
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Visitor Centre at the farmyard.
Address
Location: 
Gilfach Nature Reserve
County: 
Powys
Postcode: 
LD6 5LF
Town: 
Rhayader