Events
Events, training courses and practical opportunities to help conserve local wildlife form a major part of our activities. See featured events below. For a full list with details download the What's On Events Guide
Upcoming events in May 2013
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Wildlife Cross Stitch Exhibition & Sale
Wednesday 1st May
Event Type: Attenborough | Arts & Crafts
Mother and daughter Trust volunteers Shirley Hatcher and Sue Leach have stitched fifty designs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. All profits from sales made will be donated to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Continues until Friday 31 May.
Contact: Nadia Ming 01636 679 788
Let’s Read!
Wednesday 22nd May
Event Type: Idle Valley | Children's Activity
Outdoor story time at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, listening to ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson and have fun in the woods. Suitable for pre-school children. Attend seven of these events during the year and claim a free storybook. 10.30am – 12 noon. Donations requested. Booking required.
Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
Woodland in Spring
Wednesday 22nd May
Event Type: Guided Walk
Join the South Notts Local Group and the Friends of Sharphill Wood for a springtime walk. Meet at 7.30pm at the Spinney off Loughborough Road (bottom of Wilford Hill next to the cemetery).
Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Digiscoping for Beginners
Saturday 25th May
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course
Digiscoping is a technique that combines a digital camera with a spotting scope in order to provide high quality telephoto images. Try your hand at getting brilliant wildlife photos using this technique during a practical session at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Three different installations will be demonstrated and provided on the day. 10.00am - 12 noon. The £10 course fee can be used against Opticron purchases of over £100 on the day to get you started with your own digiscoping kit. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Optics Demonstration Day with Opticron
Saturday 25th May
Event Type: Attenborough | Optics Demonstration
Your chance to try out a range of equipment, such as binoculars, under real field conditions, with expert advice on hand. 10.00am – 4.00pm at Attenborough Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
