Reserves and species

Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-09 11:14

Peering at Puffins

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-06-30 13:00 - 16:00
Summary: 
Take a look at puffins up close through telescopes as they visit Flamborough Cliffs for the breeding season.

Park at the North Landing Car Park in Flamborough and follow the footpath towards the Lighthouse.  After passing the cottages and the slope above the bay follow the fence as it turns right.  Volunteers will be at the gully known as Newcombe Hope which is near the point where the path is at its narrowest.  Weather permitting volunteers will be on the cliff top with telescopes to show visitors and passers-by the seabirds nesting on the cliff ledges. Views of Fulmar, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Guillemot, Razorbill and Puffin are likely.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
No
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01904 659570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.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
Location
Location reference: 
73862
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Flamborough Cliffs
County: 
East Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO15 1BJ
Town: 
Flamborough
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-09 10:53

Glow Worm Walk

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-07-05 22:00 - 23:30
Summary: 
Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Leeds City Council on a walk around Townclose Hills to discover more about the elusive glow worm and hopefully find one or two flickering in the undergrowth!

Wrap up warm and wear sturdy boots or shoes and bring a torch if you have one. Meet in the Kippax Leisure Centre car park.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Admission charge of £1.50
Audience: 
All
Contact number: 
01302 570077
Contact email: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Fully booked: 
No
Cancelled: 
No
BBC
Include in BBC: 
Yes
Category: 
4
Event type: 
Event
Project ID: 
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter watch
Walk difficulty: 
LEISURELY
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
Location reference: 
86241
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
Kippax Leisure Centre car park
Address
Location: 
Townclose Hills Nature Reserve
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
LS25 7LQ
Town: 
Kippax
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-09 10:26

Herbal Medicine Evening

Date / Time
Start date: 
Thu, 2013-06-27 19:00 - 20:30
Summary: 
Come and learn about the art of herbal medicine with medicinal herbalist Michaela Scott...

The evening will be dedicated to learning about the different uses of herbs plus there will be a chance to make a cream r tincture to take home. This event is part of the Herbal Medicine Awareness Week. Please note this event is suitable for adults and accompanied children over 12 years old.

 

Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Admission charge of £1.50
Audience: 
All
Children
Adults
Contact number: 
01904 659 570
Contact email: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Registration details: 
Booking Essential
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: 
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
Location
Location reference: 
101722
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Address
Location: 
Glen Gardens, Heworth
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO31 0XH
Town: 
York
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 15:23

Calcareous Flora on the Roman Road

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2013-05-29 19:00 - 21:30
Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2
Audience: 
Children
Adults
Contact name: 
Julia Napier
Contact number: 
01223 213152
Contact email: 
frrfdjin@freebie.net
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Roman Road, Mount Farm,
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Grid ref: 
TL 528 520
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 14:54

Guided walk at The Great Fen

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-05-19 17:00 - 19:00
Summary: 
Walk organised by Peterbrough Local Group and led by Jon Smith, Great Fen Restoration Officer

Park and meet at New Decoy information point on the B660 Long Drove road between Holme and Ramsey St Mary's.

Sensible footwear recommended.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2 donation
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Mrs Chris Sykes
Contact number: 
01733 237278
Contact email: 
cms@jstephens.f9.co.uk
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
New Decoy visitor centre, B660 Long Drove
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 14:47

Bug Hunting

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2013-08-14 10:30 - 12:00
Time details: 
Repeated Saturday 17 August 10.30 - 12.00
Summary: 
A taster session for those who would like to know a little more about bugs.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5.00 non-members/£4.00 WWT staff
Audience: 
Adults
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: 
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
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: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
Cv3 3GW
Grid ref: 
SP386 761
Town: 
Nr Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 14:39

Heathland Guided Walk at Cooper's Hill

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-05-19 10:30 - 12:30
Summary: 
Discover the nature reserve with Gwen Hitchcock of the Wildlife Trust

A guided walk at Cooper's Hill nature reserve on the outskirts of Ampthill organised by the Trust's Huntingdonshire Local Group.

Meet at the reserve entrance.  Park in lay-by opposite the football club. Walk down track past the rugby club for 200m to reserve. The reserve is also accessed from the Alameda and Station Road in Ampthill.

Wheelchair access: From A507 travelling east from Woburn turn left on to B530 towards Ampthill town centre. After 150m park in lay-by opposite the football club.

Firm, sandy paths with some slopes.

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
Donation £2.00 for members, £2.50 non-members
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Phil Clark
Contact number: 
07894 708352
Contact email: 
philip@philandruth.plus.com
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: 
Suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Cooper's Hill, Ampthill
County: 
Bedfordshire
Grid ref: 
TL 028 376
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 14:17

Walk to Chettisham Meadow

Date / Time
Start date: 
Sun, 2013-05-12 14:30 - 17:00
Summary: 
Walk to Chettisham Meadow organised by Ely Local Group

Meet at junction of Ely Road and Cowbridge Hall Drove, Little Downham (Grid ref: 530 839) from where we will walk to Chettisham Meadow

Some uneven surfaces and slopes, which may be slippery if wet

Booking details
Booking required?: 
No
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£2.50 donation
Audience: 
All
Contact name: 
Will Burdett
Contact number: 
(01353) 661339
Contact email: 
willburdett@btinternet.com
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: 
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Wheelchair: 
Not suitable for wheelchair users
Location
Trust: 
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Address
Location: 
Ely Road and Cowbridge Hall Drove, Little Downham
County: 
Cambridgeshire
Postcode: 
CB6 2SN
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 14:12

Pond Life

Date / Time
Start date: 
Wed, 2013-08-07 18:00 - 19:30
Time details: 
Repeated Saturday 10 Aug at 10.30 - 12.00 pm
Summary: 
Taster session to learn some aspects of pond life.
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£5.00 non-members/£4.00 WWT adults
Audience: 
Adults
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: 
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: 
Yes - Assistance dogs only
Location
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Meeting place: 
wed 7 -meet in courtyard sat 10 - meet in visitor centre
Address
Location: 
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV3 3GW
Grid ref: 
SP386 761
Town: 
Coventry
Posted by Anonymous
2013-04-08 13:53

Summer Tree ID

Date / Time
Start date: 
Fri, 2013-06-14 10:30 - 12:30
Time details: 
Repeated on Sunday 30 June - 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Summary: 
A taster session designed for those who want to know a little more about trees
Booking details
Booking required?: 
Yes
Admission charge: 
Yes
Admission details: 
£4.00 WWT members/ £5.00 non-members
Audience: 
Adults
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: 
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
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: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV3 3GW
Grid ref: 
SP386 761
Town: 
Nr Coventry