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 June 2012
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Walk around Holme
Saturday 9th June
Event Type: Guided Walk
Join the members of our Newark Local Group and Jenni Hignett from the Wildlife Trust on a walk around the traditional grazing grassland around Holme, near Sutton-on-Trent. The area is good for various plants and birds, whilst also being historically interesting. Meet on Holme Lane, off Main Street Sutton-on-Trent (SK801656). You can park on this road or Main Street. 10am – 1pm. Booking essential. Dogs on leads allowed. Terrain mostly level but some short slopes onto flood banks. Please dress according to weather and wear stout shoes or boots.
Contact: Nadia Ming 01636 679 788 or Sue Leach 01636 681 154
Charcoal-making Workshop
Saturday 9th June
Event Type: Treswell Wood | Rural Crafts & Skills
Light it, burn it, bag it! Learn the entire process of how to make both barbeque and artist’s charcoal. Join local craftsman Ray Lister, using seasoned wood from the coppice management in Treswell Wood, and take home your own bag full at the end of the day! £40 per person; BBQ lunch provided. 9am – 3pm. Meet at the craftsmen sheds in Treswell Wood. Booking essential.
Contact: Samantha 07791 544 061
Attenborough Health Walk
Monday 11th June
Event Type: Attenborough | Health Walk
Get the week off to a healthy start by joining us for a brisk walk around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for beginners. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. No dogs please. Meet at the Nature Centre for a 10am start.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Portland Park Health Walk
Monday 11th June
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
Gotham Pastures and Sandbanks
Tuesday 12th June
Event Type: Guided Walk
Come and find out more about the flora of the area on this South Notts Local Group walk. Meet 7pm at the bench outside the British Legion in Gotham.
Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842
