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 2012
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Barn-building
Monday 21st May
Event Type: Gamston Wood | Rural Crafts & Skills
Join Peter Lees (greenwood specialist), for a 6 day course in Gamston Wood and learn how to build a barn. 10am – 4pm each day. Early booking essential as places limited. £150 per person. Continues 22 & 23 May, 18 - 20 June.
Contact: Rob Atkinson 01777 713 943
Walking for Health
Tuesday 22nd May
Event Type: Attenborough | Health Walk
Get active whilst enjoying the wonderful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for all levels. No dogs please. 10.30am – 12 noon. Meet at the Nature Centre.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Netherfield Lagoons
Thursday 24th May
Event Type: Guided Walk
Join members of the Gedling Local Group for a walk around this wildlife haven to be led by Pete Smith and starting at 5.15pm. Meet at the end of Victoria Road by Rossi’s Warehouse.
Contact: Gay Wood 0115 920 5940
Wildlife Gardening Festival
Saturday 26th May
Event Type: Idle Valley | Family Event
A session at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve for everyone with an interest in improving your garden for wildlife. There will be workshops for adults and children, the opportunity to do some planting, plant sales, a great garden shed tool exchange, and a quiz. 10.30am – 3pm. Free entrance with a £5 donation for some activities.
Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
Portland Park Health Walk
Saturday 26th May
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
