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
The Return of the Osprey
Wednesday 10th November
Ospreys have been breeding in the Rutland Water area since 2001 thanks to a ground-breaking and highly successful translocation project run by Anglian Water and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. In this talk to the Mansfield & Ashfield Local Group, Project Manager Tim Mackrill gives the full low-down on the project; from initial conception, to the translocation of chicks from Scotland, satellite tracking migration and the establishment of a breeding population. He also considers the future for Ospreys in England and how the project has led to similar work in Spain and Italy. Admission £2 including refreshments. 7.30pm. Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Mansfield.
Contact: Membership Team 0115 958 8242.
Winter Bird Walk
Saturday 13th November
Join the Attenborough team for a walk around the Reserve and find out more about the wonderful birds that are around during the winter, followed by some delicious home-made soup. Meet at 10.30am at the Nature Centre. £10 per person, including soup. Please book in advance.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Behold the Hebrides
Monday 15th November
Mull, Skye, Iona and Staffa are wild rugged islands steeped in history. They are also tranquil and great places to see otter, eagles and dolphins. Mountaineer Gordon Gadsby will enthuse about these spectacular places at a meeting of the Beeston Wildlife Group. Admission £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.
