Please pick a trust, reserve or visitor centre to the right to view a list of relevant events, or pick from the list of upcoming events below.
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Event Title
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Trust
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1 Feb 10
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NWT COAST GROUP - WORK OF THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Venue: St Andrews United Reformed Church
Contact: Chris or Lesley Harrison 0191 259 1135
Illustrated talk by Fiona Morris. 7pm
Junction of Eastfield Avenue and Woodleigh Road, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay
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Northumberland WT
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1 Feb 10
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NWT COQUETDALE GROUP - BADGERS
Venue: Jubilee Hall, Rothbury
Contact: Ian A Armstrong
Tel: 01669 620142
Illustrated talk by Mervyn Anthony. 7.30pm.
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Northumberland WT
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1 Feb 10
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FUNGI
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Shropshire WT
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2 Feb 10
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NWT PONTELAND GROUP - COME FLY WITH ME
Venue: St Mary's Church Hall, Ponteland
AGM followed by illustrated talk by Margaret and Les Jamieson. 7.30pm.
Entrance fee £2 includes coffee and cake
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Northumberland WT
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3 Feb 10
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GEOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE IN THE MARCHES - AN EVENING INDOOR PRESENTATION
Venue: Bournheath Village Hall
Contact: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01905 754919
Bromsgrove Local Group host an indoor evening talk by Robert Williams, titled 'Geology and Landscape in the Marches'.
Refreshments available, all welcome to attend.
7.30pm start, at Bournheath Village Hall, Claypit Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, B61 9LA. £2 per adult.
Bournheath Village Hall, B61 9LA.
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Worcestershire WT
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3 Feb 10
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THE PEREGRINE FALCON
Venue: The Countryside Centre, Worcester Woods Country Park.
Contact: WWT - 01905 754919
Worcester Local Group host an evening indoor talk on 'The Peregrine Falcon' by John Tucker.
All welcome to attend, £2 admission, refreshments provided. 7.30pm start.
The Countryside Centre, Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Lane, Worcester, WR5 2LG
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Worcestershire WT
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3 Feb 10
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OVER THE STILE
7.25pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Sponodn, Derby
Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbsyhirewt.co.uk
ww.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Join Roger Wood for an illustrated look at wildlife throught the seasons in Mapperley Park Wood. admission £2.
7.30 pm Spondon Village Hall, Stiwell Street, Spondon.
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Derbyshire WT
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4 Feb 10
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PROGRESS TOWARDS A RED LIST OF EUROPEAN AQUATIC PLANTS
1.10am - 2.00pm
Venue: Department of Plant Sciences, Oxford
Contact: Sue Helm
Tel: O7774 205972
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk A talk by Richard Lansdown of Ardeola Environmental Services. Admission: £1.50.
Department of Plant Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford. OX1 3RB.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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4 Feb 10
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WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
Venue: Goodwin Hall, Chancery Lane, Retford
Contact: Anne Coppen
Tel: 01777 705 031
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk The Retford Local Group invites you to an evening with Environmental Consultant, Mark Woods. Mark will be talking about various aspects of woodland management in North Notts. 7.30pm. Admission £1.50
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Nottinghamshire WT
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4 Feb 10
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THE WILDLIFE OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Venue: Room 9, Musters Road Methodist Church, West Bridgford.
Contact: Dennis Heffernan
Tel: 0115 923 1838
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Talk Join Sheila Sheriff for this talk as she takes you on a journey around the Galapagos Islands, looking at the mysterious wildlife of this magical land. 7.30pm.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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4 Feb 10
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FARMING AND BIODIVERSITY - AN EVENING INDOOR TALK IN MALVERN
Venue: Sixth Form Annexe, Chase School, Barnards Green, Malvern
Contact: Margaret Vernon - Local Group Chairman
Tel: 01684 565079
Malvern Local Group host an evening talk given by Caroline Corsie of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust titled 'Farming and Biodiversity'. Caroline manages Lower Smite Farm, a 150 acre arable farm near Worcester, owned by the Trust. A fascinating and inspiring talk.
7.30pm start, refreshments provided. £2 admission.
All welcome to attend.
Sixth Form Annexe at Chase School, Geraldine Close, Barnards Green, Malvern, WR14 3NZ
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Worcestershire WT
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4 Feb 10
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HEDGEHOGS - AN EVENING INDOOR TALK
Venue: Holy Innocents Hall, Foley Park, Kidderminster
Contact: R Cory, 01299 822748
Wyre Forest Local Group host an evening indoor talk about hedgehogs, by Terry Green.
£2 admission, refreshments provided, all welcome to attend. 7.30pm start.
Holy Innocents Hall, Foley Park, Kidderminster, DY11 7BD
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Worcestershire WT
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4 Feb 10
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WILDLIFE IN SPAIN'S EXTREMEDURA
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Ellesmere Town Hall, Willow Street, Ellesmere
Contact: Jane Farncomble
Tel: 01691 622497
Email: davidfarncombe@btinternet.com
http://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.
Event Type(s): Talk Presenting the first Kath Guest Memorial presentation with outstanding slides of Spain from John Hawkins; fitting tribute to long-term benefactor of the Branch.
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Shropshire WT
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5 Feb 10
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WILD TOTS: TERRIFIC TREES AND TALL TALES
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Parkhurst Forest, IOW
Contact: Kathy Grogan
Tel: 01983 529199.
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Join Education Officer Kathy Grogan, during National Storytelling Week, for a winter walk with tale-telling, using the natural resources of the forest for inspiration. Suitable for 2-4 year-olds. For further details please contact Kathy Groganon 01983 529199. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear wellies and wrap up warmly. Booking essential. Suggested donation £2.50 per family.
Meet and park in the main car park in Parkhurst Forest (Map ref. SZ 480 900).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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5 Feb 10
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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA - RESURVEYING THE CARBONIFEROUS
Venue: Great North Museum, Newcastle
Contact: Stuart Will 0191 232 6386
David Millward will look at one of the important geological periods andoutline the work of the BGS in mapping, renaming and understanding these fascinating rocks. 7pm.
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Northumberland WT
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6 Feb 10
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ATTENBOROUGH ART CLUB
9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Learning Explore a variety of art techniques inspired by Attenborough Nature Reserve. The course may include drawing, photography, collage, and outdoor sculpture. 14 to 18 year olds. No previous experience necessary. £5 per person. Please book in advance and come dressed for the weather and for potentially messy activities!
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Nottinghamshire WT
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6 Feb 10
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WILD KIDS
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Drop into our wildlife club to find out about nature on your patch. Suitable for children age 4 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
£3 per child. No booking required.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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6 Feb 10
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WORK PARTY
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Halsdon Nature Reserve
Contact: Kevin New
Tel: 01837 811030
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering Some rewarding practical work at this DWT nature reserve. Contact for more
details.
Organised by Halsdon & Dolton DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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6 Feb 10
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INTRODUCTION TO COPPICING
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Waters' Edge Country Park
Tel: 01652 637055
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Learning Learn about the tools and techniques of the ancient art of coppicing - a technique that has shaped our native woodlands and provided woodcraft materials for centuries. Full training, instruction and Certificate of Attendance provided. Refreshments are available all day, but please bring a packed lunch. £25.00 Adults only. Please book
Waters' Edge Country Park
Maltkiln Road
Barton Upon Humber
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Lincolnshire WT
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6 Feb 10
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HEALTH WALK
Venue: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk Walking is a great way to keep fit. Join us at Attenborough for a 45 minute breeze around the Reserve. Suitable for beginners, but no dogs please.
Meet 10am at Attenborough Nature Centre.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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WORK PARTY
11.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Somers Farm, Harracott
Contact: Jill Portsmouth
Tel: 01271 858227
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering Take part in a work party. Hedgelaying and other tasks. Lunch provided. Booking essential. Organised by Barnstaple DWT Local
Group.
Meet at grid reference
SS 556 256.
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Devon WT
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7 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Hilton Gravel Pits
Contact: Richard Spowage
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries:derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbsyhirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 9.30am at the Willowpit Lane entrance to the reserve, grid ref SK 253314. For more details contact Richard Spowage on 01773 881188
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Derbyshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Miller's Dale
Contact: Charles Palmer
Tel: 01246 582220
Email: enquireis@derbyshirewt.co.uk
derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 9.30am att Miller's Dale car park, grid ref SK 137732. Contact Charles Palmer on 01246 582220
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Derbyshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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WINTER WILDLIFE WALK
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Contact: Kirstie Francis
Tel: 01872 273939 x 203
http://cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk We will walk look for some overwintering birds, a few crabs if the tide is low and discover what lives on the tide-line at this time of the year. Wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoors.
Suitable for children aged 7yrs and above.
Meet in the beach car park on the west side of Marazion as you enter the village. (SW515308).
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Cornwall WT
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7 Feb 10
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INTRODUCTION TO HEDGE-LAYING
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Waters' Edge Country Park
Tel: 01652 637055
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Learning Learn about the tools and techniques of the ancient art of hedgelaying, a techniques vital for the health of our native hedgerows. Full training, instruction and Certificate of Attendance provided. Refreshments available all day but please bring a packed lunch. Adults only £25.00 Please book
Waters' Edge Country Park
Matlkiln Road
Barton Upon Humber
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Lincolnshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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ATTENBOROUGH NATURE WALK
Venue: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk Come along for a guided walk around the wildlife sanctuary of Attenborough Nature Reserve. Meet 10.30am at Attenborough Nature Centre. No booking needed, but no dogs please.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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PATH CLEARANCE AT HARBURY SPOILBANK
Venue: Harbury
Contact: John Hancock
Tel: 01926 612860
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning, Volunteering Come help us on this limestone grassland to ensure all the paths stay clear and easy to access.
Free Event.
Entrance on the B4452. SP 384598
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Warwickshire WT
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7 Feb 10
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TREE FELLING AT CLOWES WOOD
Venue: Clowes Wood Nature Reserve, Earlswood Nr Solihull.
Contact: Ron Hill
Tel: 0121 705 1429
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Training, Fun, Learning, Volunteering Join Volunteer Warden Ron Hill for this introductory conservation event on the traditional art of woodland management Free event booking essential.
Meet in the car park off Wood Lane.
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Warwickshire WT
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8 Feb 10
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THE DEMISE OF THE BEE (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Venue: Scout building next to the Little John Pub at Ravens Lodge, Main Road, Ravenshead
Contact: Keith Jackson
Tel: 01623 472 078
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Talk Join the Mansfield & Ashfield Local Group in discovering more about why one of our most familiar garden insects is in decline. 7.30pm. Please ring before attending.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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8 Feb 10
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SWANWICK LAKES WILDLIFE RESERVE
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Fareham
Contact: Peter Adams
Tel: 01329 287653
Event Type(s): Talk Jo Trotter and Jess Daish-Miller will give an illustrated talk on the history, wildlife and full diary of activities, mostly involving children, at this local Wildlife Trust reserve. For further details, please contact Peter Adams on 01329 287653. Admission £2.
To be held at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street, Fareham. Parking is available in Western Road car park or in Trinity Street.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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8 Feb 10
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THE NATURE OF SET-ASIDE - BY GORDON FORREST
Venue: Droitwich Methodist Church Hall
Contact: John Holder 01905 794854
Droitwich Local Group host an indoor evening presentation by Gordon Forrest on 'The Nature of Set-aside', accompanied by local photographs taken by the author and photographer.
All welcome to attend, £2 admission, refreshments provided. 7.30pm start.
Droitwich Methodist Church Hall, Worcester Road, Droitwich, WR9 8AN.
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Worcestershire WT
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8 Feb 10
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SOCIAL AND QUIZ EVENING
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: South Hill Parks Arts Centre, Bracknell, Berks
Contact: Gillian Cheetham
Tel: 01344 423440
Email: gillcheetham@btopenworld.com
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk A Bracknell Forest Natural History Society event. A social and quiz evening (with prizes), includes wine, raffle, photographic display. Please bring a plate of party food, come along and enjoy an evening of wildlife quizzes. Admission: £3.
The Recital Room at South Hill Park, Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell. RG12 7PA.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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8 Feb 10
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BIRDS OF GAMBIA
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Bastin Hall, Elm
Contact: Roger Hamling
Tel: 01395 274766
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Talk An illustrated talk by Dave Smallshire at Entrance £2, to include refreshments.
Organised by Exmouth and Bystock DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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9 Feb 10
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BRICKBATS AND STRAWBERRIES
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Contact: Jo Trotter or Jess Daish-Miller
Tel: 01489 570240.
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning Join us for a guided walk to find out more about the fascinating history of Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve and search for some of the visible signs of its industrial past which were left behind. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jo Trotter or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Suggested donation £1.50. Stout shoes or walking boots are essential.
Meet at Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick (Map ref. SU 505 098).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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9 Feb 10
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NWT GATESHEAD WILDLIFE GROUP - AN OVERVIEW OF GATESHEAD'S WILDLIFE SITES
Venue: St Helen's Church Hall, Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell
Contact: Judy Summerson 0191 488 3597
An illustrated talk by Clare Ross from Gateshead Council. 7.15pm
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Northumberland WT
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9 Feb 10
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IN SEARCH OF THE ARCTIC POLAR BEAR
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Church Aston Church Hall, Church Aston, Newport
Contact: Beverley Woodhead
Tel: 01952 820937
Email: beverley.woodhead@virgin.net
http://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.
Event Type(s): Talk Illustrated talk with wildlife photographer Chris Wallace, climb aboard an ice strengthened Russian research vessel & witness spectacular scenery & wildlife.
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Shropshire WT
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9 Feb 10
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THE SKOKHOLM EXPEREINCE
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Glossop
Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyhirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Skokholm Island is owned by the wildlife Trust of South and west Wales. The island is of international importance for its breeding seabirds, which include 4,500 puffins and 2,000 razorbills and guillemots. John Jones reveals the natural history of this fascinating island. Admission £2.
7.30 pm. Bradbury Community House, Market Street, Glossop.
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Derbyshire WT
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10 Feb 10
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GREENHAM BIRD WALK
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Greenham Common, nr Newbury, Berks.
Contact: Nature Discovery Centre
Tel: 01635 874381
Email: naturecentre@westberks.gov.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Walk An RSPB event. A monthly walk with local natural history enthusiast Graeme Stewart. He will help you explore the bird life, flora and fauna of Greenham Common. Discover how the changing seasons affect the wildlife on the common. Admission: £2.
The Control Tower car park, Greenham Common. Grid Ref: SU 499 651.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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10 Feb 10
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SOLENT SEALS PROJECT
7.45pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Winchester
Contact: Loraine Martin
Tel: 01962 861182
Event Type(s): Talk An evening of discovery about why Jolyon Chesworth, the Trust Marine Conservation Manager, has been tagging seals in the Solent. For further details, please contact Loraine Martin on 01962 861182. Admission £2.50 to include refreshments.
To be held at Badger Farm Community Centre, at the far end of Sainsbury’s car park, Winchester (Map ref. SU 462 275).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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10 Feb 10
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BERWICK WILDIFE GROUP - WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Venue: Berwick United Reformed Church, Main Street, Spittal
Contact: Fiona Aungier
Tel: 01289 330591
A talk and demonstration of his craft by renowned wildlife photographer Phil McClean. 7.30pm.
See www.berwickwildlifegroup.org.uk for details.
Cost: Berwick Group members £2.00, non-members £3.00, accompanied children free.
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Northumberland WT
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10 Feb 10
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BYRON THE CHEETAH TEACHER
7.30am - 10.00pm
Venue: Whitchurch Infant & Nursery School, Whitchurch
Contact: Malcolm Monie
Tel: 01948 663069
Email: swt@monies.me.uk
http://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.
Event Type(s): Talk Talk by Nicky Bolton from the De Wildt Cheetah Outreach Project giving an insight into the use of the cheetah as a 'hands on' learning experience in South African schools.
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Shropshire WT
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10 Feb 10
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SPITZBERGEN
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Riddings
Contact: Derbsyhire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk A fascinating talk by Steve Lonsdale about the wildlife of the far north, showing how it is adapted to living in a very harsh climate admission £2.
7.30 pm. Riddings Community Centre, West Street, Riddings.
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Derbyshire WT
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10 Feb 10
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & TALK
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Dolton Village Hall.
Contact: David Fitter
Tel: 01805 804261
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Talk Halsdon & Dolton DWT Local Group AGM followed by an
illustrated talk by Simon Berry on ‘Farming and Wildlife in Poland’. Adults £2, children free.
Organised by Halsdon & Dolton DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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10 Feb 10
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DARWIN - HIS LIFE AND IDEAS
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Tavistock
Tel: 01392 279244
Email: contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Talk A talk, in character, by Doug Herdson at the Suggested donation of £3 (including refreshments)
to Devon Wildlife Trust.
Parish Church
Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel).
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Devon WT
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11 Feb 10
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SAUNTER THROUGH THE SNOWDROPS
10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Yealmpton
Tel: 01752 892984
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Walk Walk to view the nearby snowdrop drifts. Bring picnic lunch if you
would like to continue with a birdwatch afterwards. Wear
stout footwear. Dogs on leads. Contact for
more details. Suggested donation to DWT of £2.
Organised by South Brent and Ivybridge DWT Local
Group.
Meet by the estate agents, near the church
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Devon WT
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11 Feb 10
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THE ECOLOGY OF THE BROWN HARE IN BRITISH FARMLAND
Venue: St Helen’s Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce
Contact: Mark or Sue Foss or Barry Ellis
Tel: 0115 961 4194 or 0115 955 4660
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Alexander Butler of The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust will give an illustrated talk on the beautiful Brown Hare. 7.30pm. Admission £1 (on the door)
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Nottinghamshire WT
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11 Feb 10
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GRASSLAND BUTTERFLIES - AN INDOOR EVENING TALK
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Cowl, St, Evesham
Tel: 01905 754919
SE Worcestershire Local Group host an indoor evening presentation by John Tilt on Grassland Butterflies.
All welcome, refreshments available, £2 entry donation.
At the Friends Meeting House, Cowl Street, Evesham.
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Worcestershire WT
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11 Feb 10
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ORCHIDS AND OTHER RARE PLANTS
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: The Small Hall, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield.
Contact: Amanda Henshaw
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: amanda.henshaw@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Another interesting talk by Brian Laney. £2.50 per person includes refreshments.
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Warwickshire WT
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12 Feb 10
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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF TWO WORCESTERSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Venue: Dame Elizabeth Hall, Bournville
Contact: Sylvia Davies, 0121 2439190
South Birmingham Local Group host an evening indoor illustrated talk by Rosemary Morris titled ' A Year in the Life of Two Worcestershire Photographers'.
All welcome to attend, £2 admission, refreshments provided. 7.30pm start
Dame Elizabeth Hall, Oak Tree Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1TU
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Worcestershire WT
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12 Feb 10
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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA - PIONEERS OF NORTHUMBRIAN ORNITHOLOGY
Venue: Hancock Museum Lecture Theatre, Newcastle
Contact: Stuart Will
Tel: 0191 232 6386
Ian Kerr will give a historical perspective on the importance of Northumbrian ornithologists. 7.00pm.
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Northumberland WT
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12 Feb 10
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND BIRD CLUB - GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA
Venue: Bamburgh Cricket Pavilion
Contact: Richard Narraway
Tel: 01668 711578
Illustrated talk by Graham Bell. 7.30pm.
Cost: Visitors/non-members £2 donation.
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Northumberland WT
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12 Feb 10
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BURNHAM BEECHES
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: St Thomas' Church Hall, Holtspur, Bucks
Contact: Anne-Merete Free
Tel: 01494 674306
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk An illustrated talk on the Burnham Beeches area by experienced ranger Kevin Davies who is based there. Admission: £3.
St. Thomas' Church Hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur (off Holtspur Top Lane). HP9 1UF
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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12 Feb 10
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THE MARINE & COASTAL ACCESS BILL: WHAT NEXT?
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Castle Centre, Castle Street, Barnstaple
Contact: Joyce Dignam
Tel: 01271 374324
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Talk A talk by Richard White of Devon Wildlife Trust on the work of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and DWT to get the bill through Parliament, secure amendments to
make it effective and enforceable and what the next steps will be.
Donation of £2.50 to local group funds.
Organised by Barnstaple and District DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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13 Feb 10
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MAKE YOUR OWN BESOM BROOM AT CAESAR’S CAMP
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: between Aldershot and Fleet
Contact: Alex Cruickshank
Tel: 01256 381190
Email: alexc@hwt.org.uk
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Learning Come along to this large and very special area of heathland to take part in the historic industry of besom broom making. You will find out about other uses of plants on the heath and you will be able to take home your broom. For further details, please contact Alex Cruickshank on 01256 381190 or alexc@hwt.org.uk. Suggested donation £2. This event may be subject to cancellation in the event of MOD training.
Meet at the car park on the south side of the Bourley Road, between Aldershot and Fleet (Map ref.SU 844 509).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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13 Feb 10
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BIRDBOX MAKING
11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Five Acres Nature Reserve near Truro
Contact: Kirstie Francis
Tel: 01872 273939 x 203
http://cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task It’s National Nest Box Weekend so join us in making a nest box for your garden birds: either an open-fronted for robins or a small-holed for blue tits. Suitable for children aged 7yrs and above. Cost: £4 per nest box – payable on booking.
We will provide you with the tools, instructions, raw materials & expert help, but you will need to bring an adult with you to help with the sawing & hammering.
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Cornwall WT
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13 Feb 10
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PLANTATION WORK PARTY
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Shropshire WT
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13 Feb 10
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BIRD WATCHING WALK
10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Roadford Reservoir
Contact: Sue Boxall
Tel: 01822 820292
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Walk With Tony John. Bring binoculars. Suggested donation of £3 to
Devon Wildlife Trust.
Organised by Tavistock DWT Local Group.
Meet at the car park to Main Dam Visitor
Centre. Bring
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Devon WT
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13 Feb 10
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BERWICK WILDLIFE GROUP - WILDFOWL AND WADER SURVEY
Venue: Old Bridge, Berwick
Contact: Fiona Aungier
Tel: 01289 330591
Survey of the Tweed estuary and adjacent coast to discover important areas for birds. Beginners welcome. Wear very warm waterproof clothing and boots, bring food, a hot drink and binoculars. 12 noon.
If weather inclement event will be changed to Saturday 27 February, 11.00am
Meet Tweedmouth end of Old Bridge in Berwick (grid ref NT 995526)
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Northumberland WT
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13 Feb 10
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WINTER TREES ID COURSE
10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Learning An introductory course on recognising trees in winter. Learn to use twigs and buds to identify our native trees, before going out onto the Reserve to test your knowledge. £5 per person. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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14 Feb 10
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NEST BOX DAY
10.00am - 11.30am
Venue: Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre
Contact: Rural Learning Centre
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task Try your hand at making your very own bird box ready for the nesting season. £4 per child. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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14 Feb 10
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DROP-IN NEST BOX WORKSHOP
10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task Do your bit to help nesting birds by making your own box. Suitable for age 6 years and above. Please bring hammer and saw if possible. £5 per box.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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13 - 14 Feb 10
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TIDDESLEY WOOD - LOG AND CHIP SALES
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Worcestershire WT
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14 Feb 10
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VALENTINES VOLUNTEERS
Venue: Tiddesley Wood barn
Contact: Claire
Tel: 01905 754 919
Email: claire@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
Single on Valentines Day? Come to Tiddesley Wood for a morning of log splitting, wood chip bagging and you may even meet some special!! Wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Hot drinks and biscuits provided.
Sign up by calling Claire on 01905 754 919!
All ages welcome!
New volunteers very welcome to join us!
Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve - On the B4084 between Worcester and Pershore, take the road signed to Croome and Besford. Look out for log sale signs on the road.
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Worcestershire WT
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14 Feb 10
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SPYNES MERE WILDFOWL
2.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Spynes Mere
Contact: Steve Bolton
Tel: 07799 894148
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk Join SWT Ranger Steve Bolton for a guided walk around Spynes Mere nature reserve looking at a variety of wetland birds. Binoculars and guides are always useful. Donations welcomed
Meet at: Aquasports, Mercers Country Park, Nutfield Marsh Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 4EU.
Nearest train station: Redhill 1 mile.
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Surrey WT
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14 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Spring Wood
Contact: Liz Gardner
Tel: 01283 562448
Email: enquiries:derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust>org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 10.00am at the Severn Trent Water car park opposite the reserve, grid ref SK 379225. Please phone Liz Gardner before attending on 01283 562448
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Derbyshire WT
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14 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Rose End Meadows Cromford
Contact: Paul Robinson
Tel: 01332 722219
Email: enquiries@derbyshirwt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 10.00am at St amrk's close, cromford grid ref SK 293567. Contact Paul Robinson on 01332 722219
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Derbyshire WT
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14 Feb 10
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IN FOCUS
Venue: Hauxley Nature Reserve (grid ref NU285023)
Contact: Jim Martin
Tel: 01665 711578
An opportunity to try out a range of binoculars, telescopes and other optical equipment. 10am - 4pm.
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Northumberland WT
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15 Feb 10
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SURVIVAL DENS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning See if you can survive in the wild, and also make a rainmaker. Cost £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre in the park.
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Warwickshire WT
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15 Feb 10
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SURVIVAL DENS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Make a rainmaker, and then see if you can survive in the wild. Cost £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre reception area.
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Warwickshire WT
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15 Feb 10
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WE LOVE BIRDS AT WARBURG
10.30am - 2.30pm
Venue: Warburg, nr Henley-on-Thames, Oxon
Contact: Abby Stephens
Tel: 01491 642001
Email: abbystephens@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning, Other Do you love our native birds? Would you like to build them a home or a place to feed? Do you know what sound a robin makes? Why not join us at Warburg for some fun family activities during National Nest Box Week? Light refreshments will be available. Booking essential. No dogs please. Admission: Free (donations welcome).
The visitor centre at Warburg Nature Reserve, Bix Bottom, Henley-on-Thames. RG9 6BL.
Grid Ref: SU 720 879
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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15 Feb 10
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BIG BLASHFORD BIRDWATCH
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Blashford Lakes Centre
Contact: New Forest District Council, Leisure Services
Tel: 023 8028 5102.
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Walk, Fun, Learning A Playday for 8-12 year-olds. Join the team for a winter birdwatch. We will be exploring the further flung hides and footpaths so children should be equipped (and prepared) for a good walk. For further information and booking details, please contact New Forest District Council, Leisure Services, on 023 8028 5102. Admission £10 – places are limited so booking is essential. Playdays are registered as Out of School Day Care providers with Ofsted.
Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood (Map ref. SU 151 079).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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15 Feb 10
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NWT COQUETMOUTH GROUP - AGM
Venue: St Mark's Church Hall, Wellwood Street, Amble
Contact: Atholl Swanston
Tel: 01665 711177
Entrance fee £1.50 includes drink and biscuits
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Northumberland WT
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16 Feb 10
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IDLE VALLEY CHILDREN’S SESSION – TRACKS AND TRAILS
10.00am - 11.30am
Venue: Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre
Contact: Rural Learning Centre
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Join us for a day of tracking and find out how to identify creatures from the tracks and trails they leave behind. Open to 5 –11 year olds. £2 per child. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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BIRD BOX MAKING
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Whisby Nature Park
Tel: 01522 696926
Email: whisbyeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun Have a go at building your own bird box. Reserve your bird box, £6.00
Whisby Nature Park
Moor Lane
Thorpe on the Hill
Lincoln
LN6 9BW
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Lincolnshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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ANIMAL TRACKS & SIGNS
Venue: Leaplish Waterside Park
Tel: 01434 250294
http://www.visitkielder.com
A fun, informal activity learning about animal tracks. Make plaster of paris moulds using the footprints of animals, followed by a short walk along the Beeches Trail to look for real live animal tracks.
10.00 - 12.00 Booking essential
Suggested donation £2
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Northumberland WT
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16 Feb 10
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WOODLAND EXPLORERS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Walk, Practical Task, Fun, Learning Have some fun out in the arboretum and see what can be discovered in the woodlands and make a woodland mobile. Cost £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre in the park.
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Warwickshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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ATTENBOROUGH HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Join us for some winter wildlife fun at Attenborough. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child. Discounts for more than 1 child per group. Booking essential
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Nottinghamshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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WHILE THE WEST WIND BLOWS
10.30am - 1.00pm
Venue: Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford
Contact: Filma Dyer
Tel: 01273 497561
Email: filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk
http://www.sussexwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning, Wildlife Gardening Forget the weather outside and look forward to spring from the warmth of the Pump Barn. Make nest boxes for the birds, animal homes to attract insects to your garden and decorations to hang outside to cheer up the grey days of February. Suitable for children aged 6-11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Pump Barn. Disabled access to Pump Barn. Disabled toilet at Pump Barn.
Members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £12.50
Non-members: Adults £5 /children £6 /family ticket £17.50
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Meet at the Pump Barn (behind the Visitor Centre) at Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford.
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Sussex WT
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16 Feb 10
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BIRD BOX MAKING
Venue: Weetslade Country Park
Contact: NWT
Tel: 0191 284 6884
Come along and make your own bird box and learn about the birds that visit your garden. 11am - 1pm
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Northumberland WT
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16 Feb 10
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PREPARING FOR SPRING
10.30am - 2.30pm
Venue: College Lake, nr Tring, Bucks
Contact: Mark Jefferys
Tel: 01442 826774
Email: collegelake@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning, Other Half-term fun for all the family during National Nest Box Week. Drop in at College Lake to find out more about the wildlife here as the season changes. Birds are preparing for spring, why not give them a helping hand and make a nest box? Plenty of art activities too! No dogs please. Admission: Free (donations welcome).
Meet at the New Barn, College Lake Nature Reserve. HP23 5QG. Grid Ref: SP 934 140.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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16 Feb 10
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IDLE VALLEY PARENTS AND TODDLERS - WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Venue: Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre
Contact: Rural Learning Centre
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Take a look at some of the creatures that live on the Reserve. This event is for 2 – 4 year olds. £2 per child. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE!
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Robinswood Hill Country Park, Gloucester
Contact: Reception
Tel: 01452 383333
Email: info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifet
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun, Wildlife Gardening A fun day of wildlife-themed activities and the chance to meet a real hedgehog from a local rescue centre.
£2 per child, no need to book.
Conservation Centre, Robinswood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Rd, Gloucester GL4 6SX
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Gloucestershire WT
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16 Feb 10
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NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST - BIRDS (SENSE)
Venue: Plessey Woods
Contact: 0191 2846884 for further information
Drop in to Plessey Woods to make your own bird feeder and take part in some bird quizzes and challenges. Please wear sturdy footwear. 13.00 - 15.00
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Northumberland WT
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16 Feb 10
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FLUFF AND FEATHERS
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Testwood Lakes Centre
Contact: Helen Durant
Tel: 023 8066 7929
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Join the education team at Testwood Lakes Centre for avian antics and games. Make a bird feeder and nest material holder for the birds in your garden. Suitable for 4-7 year-olds. Booking is essential, so for further details and to book your place, please contact Helen Durant, Education Assistant, on 023 8066 7929. Suggested Donation £2.50 per child. Please bring your wellies and waterproofs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no dogs.
Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton (Map ref. SU 348 158). Parking is available at the building.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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16 Feb 10
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KID'S GANG:ROCKING ROCKS
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point
Tel: 01754 898057
Email: gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Explore the mysteries of the past:discover clues about dinosaurs and life before humans, hidden within the rocks of Lincolnshire. Please book.£2.50
Gibraltar Point NNR
Gibraltar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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BIRD BOXES AND BIRD CAKES
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Far Ings NNR
Tel: 01652 637055
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Help the birds in your area by building them their very own nest box and providing them with some much needed food in the late winter months. £6 including bird box.
Far Ings NNR VC
Far Ings Road
Barton Upon Humber
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Lincolnshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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LITTLE BLASHFORD BIRDWATCH
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Blashford Lakes Centre
Contact: New Forest District Council, Leisure Services
Tel: 023 8028 5102
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Walk, Fun, Learning A Playday for 5-7 year-olds. Join the team for a winter birdwatch. We will be exploring the further flung hides and footpaths so children should be equipped (and prepared) for a good walk. For further information and booking details, please contact New Forest District Council, Leisure Services, on 023 8028 5102. Admission £10 – places are limited so booking is essential. Playdays are registered as Out of School Day Care providers with Ofsted.
Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood (Map ref. SU 151 079).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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16 Feb 10
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THE KINGFISHER STORY
Venue: Stanley Street Sports and Social Club, Worksop
Contact: Willie Milne or Alvin Green
Tel: 01909 472 458 or 01909 476 276
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Join the Worksop Local Group to find out fascinating facts about these beautiful birds, with an illustrated talk by Anthony Fell. 7.30pm
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Nottinghamshire WT
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16 Feb 10
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FLOWERS OF THE NEW FOREST
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Blashford Study Centre
Contact: Paul Toynton
Tel: 01725 518510.
Event Type(s): Talk An illustrated talk by Clive Chatters, Chairman of the New Forest National Park Authority. For further details, please contact Paul Toynton on 01725 518510. Admission £1.50 including refreshments.
To be held at Blashford Study Centre, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, BH24 3PJ, just east of the A338 north of Ringwood (Map ref. SU 151 078).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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16 Feb 10
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SWIFT CONSERVATION
7.45pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Pangbourne Village Hall, Berks
Contact: Jan Haseler
Tel: 0118 9414750
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk A joint BBOWT and Reading and District Natural History Society meeting. Speaker Edward Mayer is founder of the organisation London Swifts. Concerned by the decline of urban swifts, he outlines the problems of modern city life for these birds and considers some solutions. Admission: £2.
Pangbourne Village Hall. Free parking in front of the Village Hall, village centre between the Elephant Hotel and the railway arch. RG8 7AN. Grid Ref: SU 634 766
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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16 Feb 10
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ANCIENT WOODLAND - FLORA AND ARCHAEOLOGY
7.45pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Great Missenden Memorial Centre, Bucks.
Contact: Gita Szwer
Tel: 01494 447763
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk John Morris, director of the Chiltern Woodlands Project, will be taking us on a journey around our local ancient woodlands. Rich in history and wildlife, these habitats astonish visitors with their variety and special atmosphere. Admission: £2.50.
Great Missenden Memorial Centre. HP16 9AZ.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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17 Feb 10
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RESTAURANT FOR BIRDS
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Contact: Jo Trotter or Jess Daish-Miller
Tel: 01489 570240
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Come along to Swanwick Lakes and find out how you can help the birds in your garden this spring and make a bird feeder to take home. An event for 4–7 year-olds. Booking is essential as places are limited, so for further details and to book your place, please contact Jo Trotter or Jess Daish-Miller on 01489 570240. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Please bring outdoor clothes and shoes.
Meet at Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick (Map ref. SU 505 098).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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17 Feb 10
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WOODLAND EXPLORES FOR TOTS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning For those aged 5 or under, have some fun in the arboretum and see what you can discover. Warm up afterwards inside with some winter crafts. £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre in the park.
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Warwickshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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NATURE,S DETECTIVES
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun Test your detective skills and search the reserve for all manner of creatures. Follow a trail and make a mammal mask. £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor Centre.
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Warwickshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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BIRD BONANZA
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: North Muskham Lake
Contact: Ann Marie Edwards
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning A chance for young wildlife lovers and their families to discover which birds make their winter home at North Muskham Lake, take part in a bird quiz and make bird mobiles. £1.50 per child; free for children under 3 years old. Booking essential.
Meet at the reserve entrance on Manor House Drive, Main Street, North Muskham, Newark on Trent.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST - BIRDS (SENSE)
Venue: Holywell Pond
Contact: 0191 2846884 for further information
Drop in to Holywell Pond to make your own bird feeder or bat or bird box, or visit hides where experts are ready to help identify what you see. Please wear sturdy footwear. 10.30 - 12.30
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Northumberland WT
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17 Feb 10
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NATURAL ART AT WOODS MILL
11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Contact: Filma Dyer
Tel: 01273 497561
Email: filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk
http://www.sussexwt.org.u
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Walk through the woods collecting natural materials to create wooden models to take home. Take part in a shape trail and make a giant sculpture for everyone to see. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets. Sorry no dogs. Contact on day of event 07796 844641.
Members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £12.50
Non-members: Adults £5 /children £6 /family ticket £17.50
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Woods Mill, Henfield.
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Sussex WT
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17 Feb 10
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BUILD A BIRD BOX DAY
11.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point NNR
Tel: 01754 898057
Email: gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun Build your own bird box. Drop in event, no need to book. £6.00 per box.
Gibraltar Point NR
Gibraltar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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MAGIC OF NATURE - CHILDRENS HOLIDAY SESSION
Venue: Lower Smite Farm
Contact: Debs Bull
Tel: 01905 754 919
Email: debs@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
Come join us at Lower Smite Farm to discover the magical nature on our trail through the gardens and woodlands. Wrap up warm and bring your wellies!
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child. Please book in advance on 01905 754 919.
Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill, Hindlip, Worcs. WR3 8SZ
Follow the brown signs between Sixways rugby ground and Martin Hussingtree traffic lights.
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Worcestershire WT
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17 Feb 10
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BIRD SURVEYING WORKSHOP SESSION 1
2.00pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Survey, Training, Learning Learn how to survey birds using BTO suvey methods. £5.00 per person places confirmed on receipt of payment.
Meet in the visitor centre
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Warwickshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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THE HUMBER ESTUARY - INDUSTRY AND WILDLIFE
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Far Ings V.C
Contact: Mrs L Parker
Tel: 01652 632454
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk A talk by Darren Clarke from Humber INCA. This has been organised by the Barton Area Group, Free.
Far Ings VC
Far INgs Lane
Barton Upon HUmber
North Lincs
DN18 5RG
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Lincolnshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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THE ONNY VALLEY
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Shropshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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WILDLIFE & THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAY
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Shropshire WT
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17 Feb 10
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AROUND THE WORLD (AGAIN!) IN 80 MINUTES
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey
Contact: Malcolm Billinge
Tel: 01626 833620
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Talk Our second evening of illustrated presentations by enthusiastic
local wildlife lovers. Suggested donation of £3. Organised by Bovey Tracey DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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18 Feb 10
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WILD FUN AT IDLE VALLEY
10.00am - 11.30am
Venue: Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre
Contact: Ann Marie Edwards
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Kids can discover more about the wildlife all around them with our fun-filled activities. This event is for 5 – 11 year olds. £2 per child. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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18 Feb 10
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FEED THE BIRDS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Centre, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Help the birds through the end of winter by making a bird feeder. Peek through binoculars to see what birds are about. £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre in the park.
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Warwickshire WT
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18 Feb 10
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ATTENBOROUGH HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Join us for some winter wildlife fun at Attenborough. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child. Discounts for more than 1 child per group. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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18 Feb 10
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KITE FLYING FUN - DROP IN SESSION
10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Make a kite from scratch and have a go at flying it on the meadow.
Meet in the visitor centre.
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Warwickshire WT
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18 Feb 10
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BUSHCRAFT CLUB - SHELTER BUILDING
10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Tunman Wood,Thorpe on the Hill
Tel: 01522 696926
Email: whisbyeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun Use what the woodland has to offer to build a shelter. Bring a mug for a hot drink. Tools and safety equipmetn provided. For 8 - 16 year olds. Please book £3.00
Tunman Woods
Thorpe on the Hill
Lincoln
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Lincolnshire WT
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18 Feb 10
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NATURAL ART AT STANMER PARK
11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Stanmer Park, Brighton
Contact: Filma Dyer
Tel: 01273 497561
Email: filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk
http://www.sussexwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Fun Walk through the woods collecting natural materials to create wooden models to take home. Take part in a shape trail and make a giant sculpture for everyone to see. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair accessible. No disabled toilets. Nearest toilets and car park Stanmer Village. Contact on day of event 07796 844641.
Members: Adults £4 /children £5 /family ticket £12.50
Non-members: Adults £5 /children £6 /family ticket £17.50
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Please meet at Stanmer Park on the grass in front of the church.
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Sussex WT
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18 Feb 10
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NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST - BIRDS (SENSE)
Venue: East Cramlington Local Nature Reserve
Contact: 0191 284 6884 for further information
Drop in to East Cramlington to make your own bird feeder and take part in some bird quizzes and challenges. Please wear sturdy footwear. 13.00 - 15.00
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Northumberland WT
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18 Feb 10
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BOXES FOR BIRDS
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Testwood Lakes Centre
Contact: Helen Durant
Tel: 023 8066 7929.
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Make and personalise your own bird box to give wildlife a helping hand for National Nest Box Week. This event is led by staff and volunteers at Testwood Lakes Centre and is suitable for 8 year-olds upwards. Activities will include use of basic tools. Booking is essential, so for further details and to book your place, please contact Helen Durant, Education Assistant on 023 8066 7929. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested Donation £5 per box, 1 box per person. Sorry, no dogs.
Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton (Map ref. SU 348 158). Parking is available at the building.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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18 Feb 10
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NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST
Venue: Grainger Arcade, Grainger Market, Newcastle
Contact: Laura Lowther
Tel: 0191 2846884
Email: mail@northwt.org.uk
Bring the family and join us for some fun bird-themed craft activities 11.00am to 16.00pm.
Activities are free. Donations welcome.
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Northumberland WT
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18 Feb 10
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KNOCK UP A NEST BOX
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Merstham Community Facility
Contact: Charlie Dooley
Tel: 07967 575255
http://www.surreywildlife Trust.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning To celebrate National Nest Box Week, the Surrey Greenspace Project is encouraging people to make a home for their feathered friends! Come and learn how to saw, hammer and construct your very own nest box from scratch. ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, TO BOOK PLEASE CALL CHARLIE DOOLEY ON 07967 575255.Admission: Donations welcomed
Meet at: Merstham Community Facility, 44 Portland Drive, Merstham, RH1 3HY. At the far end of the shops on Portland Drive, next to Wates.
Grid Ref: TQ 296 529.
Nearest train station: Merstham, 10 min walk.
Nearest bus route: Catch No’s 430 or 435 from Reigate or Redhill.
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Surrey WT
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18 Feb 10
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KID'S GANG:FROM EARTH TO VENUS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point NNR
Tel: 01754 898057
Email: gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning An interplanetary adventure across the solar system and introduction to the wonders of the night sky. Please book, £2.50
Gibraltar Point
Gibraltar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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19 Feb 10
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NATURE,S DETECTIVES
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Put your detective skills to the test and search for all manner of creatures. Follow a trail and make a mammal mask. £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre in the park.
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Warwickshire WT
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19 Feb 10
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WODLAND EXPLORERS
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Have some fun and see what can be discovered in the woodland before coming inside to make a woodland mobile. £3.00 per child or £4.00 for non WWT members.
Meet in the visitor centre.
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Warwickshire WT
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19 Feb 10
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HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB – WOODLAND WORKSHOP
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Fun bushcraft activities in the woods at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 8 and above. £5 per child. Discounts for more than 1 child per group. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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15 - 19 Feb 10
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FEED THE BIRDS
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: SCEEC, nr Didcot, Oxon
Contact: Katie Fenton
Tel: 01235 862024
Email: katiefenton@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Fun, Other Come along to Sutton Courtenay and make some bird feeders, create some wild crafts and try our wildlife trail. Picnics welcome. No dogs please. Admission: £2.50.
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. OX14 4TE.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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19 Feb 10
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HAYMILL VALLEY HALF-TERM FUN DAY
1.00pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Haymill Valley, nr Burnham, Berks.
Contact: Louise Print-Lyons
Tel: 01628 829574 ext 202
Email: louiseprint-lyons@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Event Type(s): Walk Come and discover the wildlife of this lovely reserve with its reedbed, wet woodland and 8-foot kingfishers! There will be a whole range of family activities on offer. Wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. No dogs please. Admission: Free.
Meet on the corner of Whittaker and Marescroft Road, Burnham. SL2 2NW. Grid Ref: SU 942 820.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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19 Feb 10
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A WINTER’S TALE
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Testwood Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Contact: Helen Durant
Tel: 023 8066 7929
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Fun Gather your family around the fire in our Bronze Age Round House for a dark and wintry tale. Night walk and wildlife storytelling led by Education Assistant Helen Durant at Testwood Lakes Wildlife Reserve. Hot drinks provided. . Booking is essential, so for further details and to book your place, please contact Helen on 023 8066 7929. Suggested donation £2.50 per person. Please bring a torch, your wellies and waterproofs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no dogs.
Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton (Map ref. SU 348 158). Parking is available at the building
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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19 Feb 10
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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA - CHAROPHYTES OF BRITAIN AND NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Venue: Hancock Museum Lecture Theatre, Newcastle
Contact: Stuart Will
Tel: 0191 232 6386
Clare O'Reilly will talk about green algae of Britain and the local environment. 7pm
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Northumberland WT
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19 Feb 10
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FUNGI: EDIBLE, POISONOUS AND RELATED FOLKLORE
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Catholic Church Hall, Cinder Hill, Coleford GL16 8HN
Contact: Reception
Tel: 01452 383333
Email: info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifet
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk An illustrated talk by Dave Shorten of the Dean Fungi Group. A general introduction to mushrooms and toadstools; their structure, types and effects, both edible and poisonous, along with their folklore. £2 incl. refreshments
For further details contact Philip Mugridge on 01594 510384
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Gloucestershire WT
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19 Feb 10
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LANGSTONE HARBOUR AND FARLINGTON MARSHES
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Alverstoke
Contact: Richard Hedley
Tel: 023 9255 2869
Event Type(s): Talk John Goodspeed, Chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, will give a talk on Langstone Harbour, a wonderful place of natural history in which the Trust is so much involved. For further information please contact Richard Hedley on 023 9255 2869. Admission adults £2.50, children £1.
To be held at Alverstoke Parish Centre, Green Road, opposite St Mary’s Church, Alverstoke, PO12 2ET (Map ref SZ 602 988).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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19 Feb 10
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A HILL FARMING YEAR
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Duffield
Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquireis@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Kath Birkinshaw's home is in the beautiful and remote Upper Derwent Valley. a nature lover, her work as a hill farmer and a shepherdes is vividly illustrated throught he changing sessons by her stunning photographs. admission £2.
Meadows Primary School, Duffiedl.
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Derbyshire WT
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19 Feb 10
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SAFARI IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
7.45pm - 10.00pm
Venue: King Edward Hall, Ascot, Berks
Contact: David Lloyd
Tel: 01344 485391
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Biologist and BBOWT member Alistair MacKay will talk about the wildlife of Botswana and Namibia. Admission: £2.50.
King Edward Hall, King Edward Road, North Ascot. SL5 8PD. Grid Ref: SU 915 700.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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20 Feb 10
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
8.00am - 10.30am
Venue: Attenborough Nature Centre
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
Tel: 0115 972 1777
Email: enquiries@attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Training This exciting activity gives you a chance to try your hand at photographing some of the abundant wildlife here at Attenborough Nature Reserve. The session will include a briefing from an expert instructor, a supervised session in one of our hides, and a chance to use some professional camera equipment as well as hearing some tips on getting the most from your camera. Afterwards you will be able to take your images home on a CD. Suitable for beginners. £32 per person. Booking essential.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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20 Feb 10
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RESTORING THE MOORS
10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: Winnall Moors
Contact: Martin de Retuerto
Tel: 01489 774432
Email: martindr@hwt.org.uk.
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning Winnall Moors Project Manager, Martin de Retuerto, will provide a guided walk around the north of the reserve to look at recently completed habitat restoration work as part of the 5 year Heritage Lottery funded project. This will include a close look at the ambitious river restoration project to restore the famous Barton Carrier. The walk will also look at how the Trust aims to reconnect the river with the floodplain and recreate a glimpse of the traditional 18th century view across the water meadows. For further details, please contact Martin on 01489 774432 or martindr@hwt.org.uk. Please wear stout footwear or wellies. Suggested donation £1.50.Sorry no dogs.
Meet at the Durngate entrance (Map ref. SU 486 297). Parking is available in the city car parks, or come by bus.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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20 Feb 10
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LATE WINTER IN FLATROPERS WOOD
11.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Meet at Bixley Lane, near Southern entrance to Flatropers Wood. Grid Map Ref: TQ 860226
Contact: Filma Dyer
Tel: 01273 497561
Email: filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk
http://www.sussexwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning By the end of February sap starts to rise and the first flowers appear. This three hour walk looks at the wide range of wildlife that emerges during this colder period. Suitable for children aged 10 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on a lead. No toilets. No disabled access. Buses No. 342 and 344 run from Rye and other places to Beckley. Donations appreciated. Contact on day of event 07833 110619.
Meet at Bixley Lane, near Southern entrance to Flatropers Wood. Grid Map Ref: TQ 860226
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Sussex WT
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20 Feb 10
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THE BUG CLUB'S YOUNG ENTONOLOGISTS' DAY
Venue: Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Contact: Amateur Entomologists' Society
Email: secretary@amentsoc.org
http://www.amentsoc.org/bugclub
As part of the celebrations of the 75th Birthday of the Amateur Entomologists' Society and the Bug Club, young entomologists are invited to a day of insect talks and activities including opportunities to cuddle a cockroach or tickle a tarantula.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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Worcestershire WT
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20 Feb 10
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WOODCRAFT SKILLS DAY – FOR PARENT AND CHILD
10.30am - 3.00pm
Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Contact: Filma Dyer
Tel: 01273 497561
Email: filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk
http://www.sussexwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Vegetable soup provided, but please bring your own lunch. A campfire is available to cook your own food if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets. Contact on day of event 07821 629955.
Woods Mill, Henfield.
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Sussex WT
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20 Feb 10
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PARKRIDGE WEEKEND WORK PARTY
10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Solihull
Contact: Ann Colloby
Tel: 0121 704 0768
Email: ann.colloby@wkwt.org.uk
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning, Volunteering Come along and join our volunteers and staff maintain our nature reserve. Tasks for all ages and abilities.
Meet in the visitor centre.
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Warwickshire WT
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20 Feb 10
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OTTER HOLT CONSTRUCTION
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Gloucestershire WT
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20 Feb 10
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RESEVE WORK PARTY
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Willington Gravel Pits
Contact: Richard Spowage
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
ww.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 10.00am at the concrete blocks on Meadow Lane. Contact Richard Spowage on 01773 881188 for more information.
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Derbyshire WT
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20 Feb 10
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WINTER WONDERLAND AT DANCERSEND
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Dancersend, nr Wendover, Bucks
Contact: Judi Fisher
Tel: 01494 722073
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Walk A chance to see the woodland and meadow plots of Dancersend in the bare beauty of winter. We'll see the work of the reserve volunteers and livestock. Approx. 3 miles with steep slopes and uneven ground. In poor weather conditions please phone to check walk is going ahead. No dogs please. Admission: Free (donations welcome).
Leave Wendover-Tring Road (B4009) near junction with A41 taking narrow lane south-east towards St Leonards for 1.5 miles. Park at Dancersend Pumping Station. Grid Ref: SP 904 088
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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21 Feb 10
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BIRD WATCH AT FARLINGTON MARSHES
10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Farlington Marshes
Contact: Jamie Marsh
Tel: 01489 774429.
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning Get close to the hundreds of waders and wildfowl on the marshes and lakes around high tide. Guides will be on hand to help you identify the birds and tell you about their behaviour. Drop in anytime during the session to improve your bird identification skills. For further details, please contact Jamie Marsh, Solent Reserves Officer, on 01489 774429. Suggested donation £1.50.
Parking is available off the Eastern Road (A27/A2030) roundabout (Map ref. SU 679 044).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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21 Feb 10
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FAMILY FUN - WICKED WILLOW
12.30pm - 3.00pm
Venue: Testwood Lakes Centre
Contact: Helen Durant
Tel: 023 8066 7929
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Learning Drop in any time during the session to have a go at making your own living willow animal to take home. Anyone can have a go, just bring a bucket. For further details, please contact Helen Durant on 023 8066 7929. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation £2.50 per large sculpture. Sorry, no dogs.
Meet at Testwood Lakes Centre, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton (Map ref. SU 348 158). Parking is available at the building.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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21 Feb 10
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NEST BOX DAY AT HODSOCK PRIORY
11.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Hodsock Priory, Worksop
Contact: Ann Marie Edwards
Tel: 01777 713 940
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Practical Task Join us at this family event and make your own nest box in the grounds of this elegant country house near Worksop. You will also have the chance to browse and buy Wildlife Trust goods and find out more about becoming a member. £5 per nest box (entry to the Snowdrop Gardens is not included).
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Nottinghamshire WT
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21 Feb 10
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STICK INSECTS
1.00pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Blashford Lakes
Contact: Jim Day
Tel: 01425 472760
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Practical Task, Fun, Learning Join us for some wonderful family wildlife and craft activity fun for all ages and abilities. Accompany the Blashford Lakes Education Officer on a mini-beast hunt around the reserve and observe your catch closely so you can join local artist Olivia Keith and discover some amazing ways to create giant sculptures (as much as 50cm long) of bees, butterflies, beetles or spiders using Blashford Lakes willow and colourful prunings. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jim Day on 01425 472760. Materials and tools will be provided but participants may like to bring some pliable prunings collected from their own gardens. Suggested donation £5 per sculpture. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood (Map ref. SU 151 079).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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21 Feb 10
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OPTICON BINOCULAR DEMONSTRATION
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point NNR
Tel: 01754 898057
Looking to buy a new pair of binoculars? Not sure what to lok for or get? Why not come along to our Opticon Binocular Demonstration to try before you buy. Free
Gibraltar Point NNR
Gibraltar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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21 Feb 10
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PICK YOUR OWN PEA AND BEAN STICKS
12.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Lower Woods Nature Reserve, near Wickwar, South Gloucestershire
Contact: Reception
Tel: 01452 383333
Email: info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifet
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Other Calling all gardeners and allotment holders - why buy unsustainable bamboo sticks when you can pick your own hazel rods from your local nature reserve? Drop in at your convenience, all tools and help will be on hand. Wear suitable clothing. 20p per stick.
Parking available at Lower Woods Lodge. Phone 01452 383333 for directions and map in advance.
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Gloucestershire WT
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21 Feb 10
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RESEVE WORK PARTY
9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Priestcliffe Lees
Contact: Peter Faulkner
Tel: 01629 732668
Email: enquireis@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 9.30 am at Miller's Dale car park, grid ref SK 137732. Contact Peter Faulkner 0n 01629 732668
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Derbyshire WT
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21 Feb 10
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WORK PARTY
Venue: Nr Barnstaple
Contact: Paul Madgett
Tel: 01271 812617
Email: madgett@hotmail.co.uk
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering Practical tasks at DWT’s Uppacott Wood nature reserve, near Barnstaple. Work will include coppicing. For further information about start time and
parking/meeting arrangements, ring or
or email. Organised by Barnstaple and District DWT Local Group.
grid ref SS 556 282
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Devon WT
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21 Feb 10
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WORK PARTY
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Halsdon Nature Reserve
Contact: Kevin New
Tel: 01837 811030
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering Some rewarding practical work at this DWT nature
reserve. Contact for more details.
Organised by Halsdon & Dolton DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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21 Feb 10
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FRUIT BUSH PLANTING IN NEW COMMUNITY WOODLAND ORCHARDS
10.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Combe Farm, Axmouth
Contact: Christina Bows
Tel: 01297 23822.
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Learning Instruction in permaculture design. Lunch provided afterwards.
Limited numbers, booking essential.
Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group.
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Devon WT
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21 Feb 10
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STARNIGHT:THE EVER CHANGING MOVEMNET OF THE NIGHT SKY
Venue: Gibraltar Point NNR
Tel: 01754 898057
Email: gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Talk, Learning Local Astronomer, Paul Money, introduces you to the wonders of the night'ssky and superb bright star cluster M45. Please book, Adults £3.50, children £2.00
Gibraltar Point NNR
Gibraltar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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21 Feb 10
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WINTER BIRDS GUIDED WALK
9.00am - 11.00pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point NNR
Tel: 01754 898057
Email: gibeducation@lincstrust.co.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning Identifying the winter birds of Gibraltar Point. Followed by an optional bowl of hot soup at a discounted price. Please book, Adults £2.00, child £1.00. With soup add £3.00p.p.
Gibraltar POint
Gibralar Road
Skegness
PE24 4SU
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Lincolnshire WT
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22 Feb 10
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RHYTHMS OF LIFE: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF TIME
Venue: Trent Vale Infants School, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham
Contact: Bill Wheatley
Tel: 0115 925 0208
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk All living organisms are affected by time, sometimes in remarkable and mysterious ways. Dr Rob Mason explains why birds start to sing when the days get longer, how dolphins sleep without drowning and how kestrels know when best to hunt voles. Admission £2 including refreshments. 7.30pm.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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22 Feb 10
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BEHOLD THE HEBRIDES
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Darley Dale
Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www,derbyshirewildlifetrust>org.uk
Event Type(s): Talk Take a tour of the islands of Skye, Mull, Iona and Staffa with Grodon Gadsby. Discover magnificent landscapes, ancient castles and a wealth of wildlifet. admission £2.
7.30 pm.Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall, Dale Road, Darley Dale.
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Derbyshire WT
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23 Feb 10
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WHEN WILL IT BE SPRING?
10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve
Contact: Jo Trotter or Jess Daish Miller
Tel: 01489 570240
Age Guide: Children
Event Type(s): Walk, Fun, Learning It is Alfie’s first winter and his mother tells him he must sleep until Spring. “But when will it be spring?” Alfie wonders. Join us at Swanwick Lakes to look for signs of spring in an event for toddlers and pre-school children. Booking is essential as places are limited, so for further details and to book your place, please contact Jo Trotter or Jess Daish Miller on 01489 570240 Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Please bring warm coats and wellies.
Meet at Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick (Map ref. SU 505 098).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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23 Feb 10
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EF WARBURG MEMORIAL LECTURE
8.00am - 10.00pm
Venue: St Anthony's College, Oxford.
Contact: Andy Fairbairn
Tel: 01865 775476
Email: andyfairbairn@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk In this year's Warburg Lecture Tim Pankhurst from Plantlife will be asking 'Why are rare flowers rare? - The fundamental question for endangered plant conservation'. Admission: £2.
Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Anthony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford. Parking on-site extremely limited. Please find parking in surrounding area or preferably use the good public transport links. OX2 6JF.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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24 Feb 10
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BLASHFORD BIRDS AND BEVVIES
11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: the Alice Lisle pub, Rockford, Ringwood
Contact: Jim Day
Tel: 01425 472760
Event Type(s): Walk, Learning Join Blashford Lakes staff for a guided walk around the reserve with the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch in the welcoming warmth of the local pub. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jim Day on 01425 472760. Suggested donation £1.50 per person (lunch not included). Please note that although the walk is short and on level ground there is a stile to be climbed.
Meet and park at the Alice Lisle pub, Rockford, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3NA (Map ref.
SU 159 081).
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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24 Feb 10
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BIRD SURVEYING WORKSHOP SESSION 2
2.00am - 4.30pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Survey, Training, Learning Learn all about surveying birds using BTO survey methods.
£5.00 per person booking essential, place confirmed on receipt of payment.
Meet in the visitor centre.
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Warwickshire WT
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24 Feb 10
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ALNWICK WILDLIFE GROUP - HARRIERS AND HEARTACHE (HEN HARRIERS)
Venue: St Michael's Church Hall, Canongate, Alnwick
Contact: Roger Manning
Tel: 01668 219624
Talk by James Leonard. 7pm
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Northumberland WT
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24 Feb 10
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A GLIMPSE OF NOVA SCOTIA
7.25pm - 10.00pm
Venue: Littleover, Derby
Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01773 881188
Email: enquiries@derbyshirwt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Talk Discover the rich wildife of the Bay of Fundy off the west coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, with Max and Christine Maughan. admission £2.
7.30 pm. St Peter's Chruch Hall, Shepherd sSreet, Littleover, Derby
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Derbyshire WT
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26 Feb 10
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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA - BIRDS OF FLORIDA
Venue: Hancock Museum Lecture Theatre, Newcastle
Contact: Stuart Will
Tel: 0191 232 6386
David Noble-Rollin will talk about his most recent visits to this amazing subtropical wetland. He will show his latest pictures and video of the birds and mammals he encountered. 7pm.
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Northumberland WT
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26 Feb 10
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WILDLIFE OF THE CLOUDFOREST AND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Contact: John Homer, 01384 277800
Stourbridge Local Group host an evening indoor presentation by Mike Wilkes FRPS titled ' Wildlife of the Cloudforest and Galapagos Islands'.
All welcome to attend, £2 admission, free parking on site, refreshments provided. 7.30pm start.
The Eco Centre, Ridgewood High School, Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 3NQ
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Worcestershire WT
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27 Feb 10
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ATTENBOROUGH NATURE WALK
10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Contact: Bill Wheatley or Nigel Slater
Tel: 0115 925 0208 or 0115 916 6518
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk Enjoy a guided walk around the wildlife sanctuary of Attenborough Nature Reserve with Beeston Wildlife Group.
Meet in the Attenborough Nature Centre car park (Barton Lane)
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Nottinghamshire WT
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27 Feb 10
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SCARY OR JUST HAIRY?
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Pondtail Road
Contact: Laura Fairs
Tel: 01256 381190
Email: LauraF@hwt.org.uk
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Learning Does a sign on the gate saying ‘Cattle Grazing including a Bull’ make you feel unsure? Ever wondered how to walk through a reserve with cattle in it? Or how best to behave when you come across a cow with calf on your walk? Let the Grazing Project Staff ease your fears by introducing you to the cattle at Pondtail. Get up close to the cows, learn about attitudes (yours and the cows’) and how to adapt your behaviour to negotiate a herd safely and confidently. Booking is essential. For further details and to book your place, please contact Laura Fairs on 01256 381190 or LauraF@hwt.org.uk. Suggested donation £1.50. This event may be subject to cancellation in the event of MOD training.
Meet on the heath at the end of Pondtail Road (Map ref. SU 826 541). Please park with consideration to local residents.
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Hampshire and IoW WT
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27 Feb 10
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WILDLIFE AT LITTLE MARLOW GRAVEL PIT
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Little Marlow Gravel Pit, Bucks.
Contact: John Hoar
Tel: 01494 676091
Email: johnhoar@onetel.com
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk The walk involves a circuit of the Little Marlow gravel pit to view wintering wildfowl, waders and anything else that is going. Distance approx. 2 miles taking about two and half hours (though both could be extended by those who choose). The way can be muddy, but there are no stiles or other obstacles to negotiate. No dogs please. Admission: Free.
Car park beyond the Spade Oak public house, down lane from Well End, north-west of Bourne End. Grid Ref: SU 883 875.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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28 Feb 10
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SURVIVAL & SHELTER BUILDING
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Pendarves Wood near Camborne
Contact: Kirstie Francis
Tel: 01872 273939 x 203
http://cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk, Practical Task, Fun, Learning Could you find your way out of wood on your own? If not, could you survive overnight?
Come and learn how to make a shelter, find food and water and work out directions home from the wood around you
Meet in the lay-by just past the entrance to the reserve on the Camborne to Helston road. (SW 640 376)
Wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoors.
Suitable for children aged 6yrs and above.
Meet in the lay-by just past the entrance to the reserve on the Camborne to Helston road. (SW 640 376)
Wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoors.
Suitable for children aged 6yrs and above.
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Cornwall WT
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28 Feb 10
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FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING AT COLLEGE LAKE
11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: College Lake, nr Tring, Bucks.
Contact: Nancy Reed
Tel: 01442 826774
Email: nancyreed@bbowt.org.uk
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/content.asp
Event Type(s): Walk Join the warden and volunteers on a gentle walk around College Lake Nature Reserve. We will enjoy the wildlife around on the day, keeping an eye out for signs of spring, such as birds calling and displaying, and spring flowers. Booking essential. No dogs please.
The Information Hut, in the main car park of College Lake Nature Reserve. HP23 5QG. Grid Ref: SP 934 140.
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Berks, Bucks & Oxon WT
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28 Feb 10
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NWT PONTELAND GROUP - WINTER BIRDS ON THE WANSBECK
Venue: Stakeford
Contact: Barbara Thickett
Tel: 0191 286 0294
Walk along the river to the coast. 10.30am
Meet car park after Stakeford roundabout (grid ref NZ274860)
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Northumberland WT
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28 Feb 10
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HEDGELAYING COURSE
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Lower Woods Nature Reserve, near Wickwar, South Gloucestershire
Contact: Reception
Tel: 01452 383333
Email: info@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk`
http://www.gloucestershirewildlifet
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Training A hands-on beginners course for anyone wanting to learn the skills necessary to turn an untidy garden hedge into a beautiful laid hedge in the traditional 'Midland' style, complete with stakes and heatherings. All tools supplied. £25 per person.
Please book your place on 01452 383333. Direction and map will be sent upon booking.
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Gloucestershire WT
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28 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
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Derbyshire WT
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28 Feb 10
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RESERVE WORK PARTY
9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: The Avenue Washlands
Contact: Stewart Abbott
Tel: 07799 276527
Email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Volunteering
Meet at 9.30am at the visitor centre, Mill Lane, grid ref SK 385670. Contact Stewart Abbott on 07799 276357 for more details
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Derbyshire WT
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28 Feb 10
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A WOODLAND IN SPRING
Venue: Wilford Hill Wood, Nottingham
Contact: Carole or Mick Wheat
Tel: 0115 921 5389
Email: info@nottswt.co.uk
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Age Guide: Family
Event Type(s): Walk Join Carole & Mick Wheat of the South Notts Local Group for a stroll around the elegant Wilford Hill Wood, hopefully spotting some snowdrops along the way. 10.30am.
Meet at the traffic lights at the top of Wilford Hill, Wilford, after the Crematorium.
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Nottinghamshire WT
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28 Feb 10
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WORK PARTY ASHLAWN CUTTING
10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Ashlawn Cutting, Rugby
Contact: Phil Parr
Tel: 01788 578 272
Age Guide: Adults
Event Type(s): Practical Task, Fun, Volunteering Spend a few hours helping our volunteers maintain our reserve.
Meet in Rugby Car Park SP516732
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Warwickshire WT
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28 Feb 10
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THE BIG GREEN EVENT
11.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry
Contact: Admin Team
Tel: 02476 302912
Email: enquiries@wkwt.org.uk
Event Type(s): Fun, Learning Come along and find out about the changes you can make at home and what impact they can have on our environment. Free Event.
Free car parking on site.
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Warwickshire WT
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