Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 12:24

Wet n' Wild Activities

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-08-02 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Come and make salt dough sea creatues and shells from recycled materials.
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 are not charged for attending.
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: 
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?: 
Please bring a picnic.
Location
Location reference: 
69602
Trust: 
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Visitor Centre on the farmyard.
Address
Location: 
Gilfach Nature Reserve
County: 
Powys
Postcode: 
LD6 5LF
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 12:23

Wet n' Wild Activities

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2013-08-01 14:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Come and make salt dough sea creatues and shells from recycled materials.
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 are not charged for attending.
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: 
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?: 
Please bring a picnic.
Location
Location reference: 
69602
Trust: 
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Meet at the Visitor Centre on the farmyard.
Address
Location: 
Gilfach Nature Reserve
County: 
Powys
Postcode: 
LD6 5LF
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-26 11:30

Family Fun - Berkshire Bioblitz

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sat, 2013-08-03 16:00 - 19:00
Sat, 2013-08-03 12:00 - 15:00
Sat, 2013-08-03 19:30 - 22:30
Sun, 2013-08-04 09:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Our team of scientists aim to find, identify and record as many species as possible over 24 hours - join us for a few hours to help them! Get up close to the animals you find using microscopes. Have fun with arts and crafts. Choose from a programme of workshops, walks and talks. There'll even be a live link to another Berkshire BioBlitz in Massachusetts USA! BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

This event has been funded by the British Ecological Society as part of their Festival of Ecology centenary celebrations.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£3 donation/child
Audience: 
Families
Contact name: 
Lynn Hughes
Contact number: 
01628 829574 x214
Contact email: 
berkshireeducation@bbowt.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: 
People with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance
Wheelchair: 
Wheelchair users please contact organiser in advance
Dogs: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Location reference: 
95264
Trust: 
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, Maidenhead, Berks
Postcode: 
SL6 3LJ
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-25 19:35

Story Walk with June - Cancelled

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-08-16 10:00 - 12:00
Summary: 
Come and join our professional Storyteller June Wells for a pleasant walk around the nature reserve with stories for young and old. Suitable for all ages (recommended 4+ due to the amount of walking).
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5.00 per child
Audience: 
Children
Contact name: 
Langdon Visitor centre
Contact number: 
01268 419103
Contact email: 
www.essexwt.org.uk
Registration details: 
Please contact the Visitor Centre for more details and to book your place.
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
Yes
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Promotion ID: 
Summer
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
Walk duration: 
Approx. 1 1/2 hours with stops.
Walk distance: 
Less than 1 mile.
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: 
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
What to bring?: 
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions. Refreshements avaliable at the Visitor Centre.
Location
Location reference: 
83413
Trust: 
Essex Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Langdon Visitor Centre
Address
Location: 
Langdon Visitor Centre, 3rd Avenue, Lower Dunton Road, Laindon
County: 
ESSEX
Postcode: 
SS16 6EB
Town: 
Laindon, Basildon
Posted by gloucestershire
2013-07-25 17:05

Roundhouse Lake

Roundhouse Lake nature reserve is a fine example of the purity of habitat that can be achieved through the careful and sympathetic restoration of gravel pits. The large open lake plays host to a large number of wintering wildfowl, including wigeon, red-crested pochard, goldeneye, pochard and tufted duck. Great crested and little grebes are also frequently found on the lake, and sightings of kingfisher are not unlikely. Otters are also known to visit the lake regularly. 
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Size: 
18.20
Short Description: 
Situated just to the west of Lechlade in the eastern part of the Cotswold Water Park. It's a great location to watch over wintering wildfowl and in the springtime watch the reed dances of the great crested grebe.
Smartphone Description: 
Situated just to the west of Lechlade in the eastern part of the Cotswold Water Park. It's a great location to watch over wintering wildfowl and in the springtime watch the reed dances of the great crested grebe.
Location
Address: 
West Of Lechlade-On-Thames, south of the A417 at the junction with Bryworth Lane
Town: 
Lechlade
Postcode: 
GL7 3DR
Grid ref: 
SU198 994
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
There is no parking at the reserve and the entrance to the site is only accessible by 4x4 at the best of times. From Fairford, head towards Lechlade on the A417. After passing the garden centre, go straight over the roundabout and after about 200m turn right down the single-lane track. After 300m follow the track round to the right, and the reserve is the first lake on your right after about 500m.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01452 383333
Reserve email address: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Goldeneye
Great Crested Grebe
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by dorset
2013-07-25 16:34

The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre

A walk up the beach reveals stunning sea views and a panorama including Portland and the Fleet Lagoon. The brand new Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre offers family friendly displays about the beach and its wildlife along with an underwater camera and a bird watching window to see the array of birdlife that visit the mudflats. In spring the shingle turns into a sea of pink thrift that stretches towards Portland. Sea campion, kidney vetch, yellow horn poppy and other coastal specialists are also found on the beach.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
An internationally important beach landform with stunning views and a wealth of birdlife
Smartphone Description: 
A walk up the beach reveals stunning sea views and a panorama including Portland and the Fleet Lagoon. The brand new Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre offers family friendly displays about the beach and its wildlife along with an underwater camera and a bird watching window to see the array of birdlife that visit the mudflats. In spring the shingle turns into a sea of pink thrift that stretches towards Portland. Sea campion, kidney vetch, yellow horn poppy and other coastal specialists are also found on the beach. Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon are internationally protected for their birdlife, which include wading birds such as dunlin, sanderling and ringed plover as well hundreds of brent geese and other winter wildfowl. There is rare colony of little terns which breed on the beach in the spring. Occasional sightings of hares on the beach. Some access restricted on the beach during the bird breeding season. Please keep dogs under close control on the beach and the mudflats, particularly near the birds.
Location
Address: 
Chesil Beach Centre
Town: 
Portland
County: 
Dorset
Postcode: 
DT4 9XE
Grid ref: 
SY668755
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
Vistor centre?
Shop: 
Shop
Café / Refreshments: 
Yes
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open 7 days a week Summer: 10-5 Winter: 10-4
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
No off road vehicles or bike riding please. Th beach itself can have unstable and slippery stones. Please be aware of strong undertows in the water and large unexpected waves, swimming is not advisable.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Large council run car park. Fees apply.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01305 264620
Reserve email address: 
info@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2013-07-25 15:30

Bouldnor Forest

Wander along the forest tracks between the pine trees to look and listen for unusual birds such as crossbill, goldcrest

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
38.00
Short Description: 
Discover exciting wildlife in this fascinating reserve with a prehistoric past. The pine forest, heathland, cliffs and sea grass beds provide homes for plentiful wildlife. Buildings remain from the site's former use as a naval training base, are evident among the trees and are now used as an Education Centre.
Smartphone Description: 
Discover exciting wildlife in this fascinating reserve with a prehistoric past. The pine forest, heathland, cliffs and sea grass beds provide homes for plentiful wildlife. Buildings remain from the site's former use as a naval training base, are evident among the trees and are now used as an Education Centre.
Location
Address: 
Bouldnor Forest Centre,
Town: 
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
County: 
PO41 0AB
Postcode: 
Please see 'Getting to Bouldnor Forest'
Grid ref: 
SZ367899 (Centre is at SZ378903)
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park at Bouldnor Viewpoint car park (Grid Ref: SZ 366 898) and take the coastal footpath into the reserve. For courses or events run at the Bouldnor Forest Centre, park at SZ 378 903. This is the location shown on the map below.
Walking information: 
The reserve is 38 hectares in size. The surfaced forestry tracks are usually dry. Unsurfaced public footpaths can be muddy when wet. The coastal path is on a gentle slope. There is one wide gate to enter reserve and one within reserve. Booking is essential if you are organising a self-led group or a school or community group.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Jamie Marsh - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01983 760018
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Long-eared Owl
Red Squirrel
Hazel dormouse
Raven
Hobby
Nightjar
Crossbill
Smooth Newt
Palmate Newt
Bell Heather
Dog-violet
Tormentil
Greater Butterfly Orchid
Common Lizard
Adder
Grass Snake
Slow-worm
Dark Green Fritillary
Silver-washed Fritillary
Green Hairstreak
Brimstone
Bullfinch
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by gloucestershire
2013-07-25 15:27

Oakenhill

In the summer butterflies and bumblebees abound, visiting gorse flowers across the heathland, and reptiles such as common lizards and adders bask out under the sun. Buzzards can be heard mewing as they circle overhead, and deer can be seen if you remain quiet and still.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Size: 
9.00
Short Description: 
This reserve is a valued location for its landscape and the stunning views across the Forest of Dean. The reserve was originally managed to secure open ground for birds such as nightjars, linnets, stonechats, tree pipits and butterflies such as grizzled skipper, large skipper and ringlet. It is now more noted for a small numbers of summer visiting turtle doves.
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is a valued location for its landscape and the stunning views across the Forest of Dean. The reserve was originally managed to secure open ground for birds such as nightjars, linnets, stonechats, tree pipits and butterflies such as grizzled skipper, large skipper and ringlet. It is now more noted for a small numbers of summer visiting turtle doves. Reptiles and a good selection of butterflies and bees can be found here.
Location
Address: 
Accessed via forest road off the Parkend to Yorkley road, 1 driving mile east of Parkend.
Town: 
Forest of Dean
County: 
Gloucestershire
Postcode: 
GL15 5HQ
Grid ref: 
SO624074
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Uneven ground through much of the reserve, a good even Forestry Commission path runs around the reserve.
Walking information: 
A wide relatively even path runs around the nature reserve.
Grazing animals: 
Sheep
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01452 383333
Reserve email address: 
info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Nightjar
Buzzard
Adder
Common Lizard
Turtle Dove
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-25 13:11

Alnwick and District Natural History Society: Red Squirrels

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2013-11-07 19:30
Summary: 
Join us for a presentation by Katy Cook, RSNE, on the current situation with red squirrel protection.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Visitors £1.50
Contact name: 
Coral Turnbull
Contact number: 
01665 602614
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: 
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Costello Centre, Bailiffgate
Postcode: 
NE66 1NP
Town: 
Alnwick
Posted by Anonymous
2013-07-25 13:02

NWT Ponteland Group: Flexigraze - Conservation Grazing

Date / Time
Start date: 
Tue, 2013-11-05 19:30
Summary: 
Illustrated talk by Stephen Comber on how NWT use animals to improve the environment.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Entrance fee £2, includes coffee and cakes
Contact name: 
Mary Lee
Contact number: 
01661 822781
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: 
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
St Mary's Church Hall,
Postcode: 
NE20 9PZ
Town: 
Ponteland