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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Beekeeping
Tuesday 21st February
Event Type: Wildlife Talk
Chris and Margaret Edge will be talking to the Worksop Local Group about this fascinating hobby. 7.30pm in the Station Hotel, Carlton Road, Worksop.
Contact: Willie Milne 01909 472 458 or Alvin Green 01909 476 276
Beeston Wildlife Group Walk
Saturday 25th February
Event Type: Attenborough | Guided Walk
Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a guided walk around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10am – 1pm. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park, Barton Lane.
Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518.
Portland Park Health Walk
Saturday 25th February
Event Type: Health Walk
Get active and make some new friends by joining us for a short healthy walk starting from Portland Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The walk will last up to an hour and is suitable for all levels. No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Meet at 10am at the Visitor Centre, Lindley’s Lane.
Contact Karen Bennett: 07974 973 598
Attenborough Health Walk
Monday 27th February
Event Type: Attenborough | Health Walk
Get the week off to a healthy start by joining us for a brisk walk around the Reserve. Suitable for beginners. No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. No dogs please. Start at 10am from the Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Willow Weaving Course
Tuesday 28th 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. Remaining date: 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)
