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 April 2018
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Youth Quake Word Mash-Up
Saturday 21st April
Event Type: Children's Activity | Youth Activity | Nottingham
Can your words help nature? This fun workshop invites you to create your own campaign haikus, word mash-ups and street photography! For young people 13 – 25 yrs. National Video Games Arcade, 24-32 Carlton Street, Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1NN. 11am to 12.30pm, £4.00. To book visit http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop and click on the Wildlife Courses & Lectures category.
Optics Demonstration Day with Opticron
Sunday 22nd April
Event Type: Attenborough | Optics Demonstration | Broxtowe
Your chance to try out a range of equipment, such as binoculars, under real field conditions at our Attenborough reserve. Expert advice on hand. 10am–4pm.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Bird Identification by Sight and Sound
Sunday 22nd April
Event Type: Attenborough | Guided Walk | Training Course | Broxtowe
Ever hear a bird, but have trouble finding it with you binoculars? This course will show you how to identify a bird through its call, but also using sight if it’s visible. By the end of the day you’ll have the confidence to identify springtime birds. Includes an afternoon walk to put your new skills into practice. 10am-3pm. £35, booking essential. To book visit http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop and click on the Wildlife Courses & Lectures category.
The State of Our Nature
Monday 23rd April
Event Type: Wildlife Talk | Broxtowe
Since 2000, naturalists have monitored the state of British wildlife and its habitats - there is good and bad news. Paul Hobson looks at many examples and suggests how we should manage our islands for the next century. Includes Beeston Wildlife Group’s brief AGM. 7.30–9.30pm at Trent Vale Infants School, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, NG9 1LP. Adults £2, children £1.
Contact: Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 or Martin Butler 07847 015 151 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
An Introduction to Bats
Friday 27th April
Event Type: Attenborough | Bat Watch | Guided Walk | Wildlife Talk | Broxtowe
Attenborough is one of the best places in the country to see bats. This evening starts with a fascinating talk, followed by a walk around the reserve using bat detectors. 7pm-10pm, £15. Booking essential. To book visit http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop and click on the Wildlife Courses & Lectures category.
