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 February 2012
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Half Term Winter Wildlife Family Trail – Attenborough Nature Reserve
Friday 17th February
Event Type: Attenborough | Family Event
Explore the nature reserve and learn more about its amazing wildlife through our self-led fun trail. Report to the Attenborough Nature Centre reception to receive your special trail pack. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per trail pack.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Sensory Trail
Saturday 18th February
Event Type: Idle Valley | Children's Activity
An opportunity for children to discover what they can see, hear and feel on a walk around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve. 11am - 12 noon. £3 per child; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
Contact; Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
Birdwatching Walk
Sunday 19th February
Event Type: Idle Valley | Guided Walk
Join Lound Bird Club for a walk around Idle Valley Nature Reserve to see which birds you can spot. 10.30am to 11.30am. Meet at the Rural Learning Centre. No charge.
Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
The Magic of the Senses
Monday 20th February
Event Type: Wildlife Talk
Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a talk by Dr Rob Mason, as he takes us on a journey through animal senses, exploring sight, smell, and taste amongst others. This is a tale of map-reading rats, giggling mice, bats that sing, snakes seeing in the dark and elephants hearing through their feet! £2 including refreshments. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands.
Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518
Willow Weaving Course
Tuesday 21st February
Event Type: Idle Valley | Rural Crafts & Skills
Renowned willow artist and sculptor Carole Beavis is running a three day course at the Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre for the Ecominds group. We will be creating a willow arbour/seating area for our garden, and Carole will be helping us make it beautiful and sculptural as well as practical. People attending the course will learn skills that they can use in their own garden or at work (ideal for teachers and people working with children). You will be able to take home as much willow as you can carry (within reason!). 10.00am – 3.30pm. £60 per day, booking essential. Individuals can attend for a single day or for the whole course. Other dates: 28th February and 6th March. Lunch is not included, but refreshments will be available.
Contact: Beccy Lees 01777 713 947 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
