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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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
Rustic Ladder-back Chair Workshop
Saturday 26th May
Event Type: Treswell Wood | Rural Crafts & Skills
A two-day course with local craftsman Ray Lister. Using hazel and ash from the coppice management within Treswell Wood, you will learn, step-by-step, how to make this charming piece of furniture, and by the end of the course you will have completed your first chair. 10am – 3pm. £80 per person. Meet at the craftsmen sheds in Treswell Wood. Please bring packed lunch; tea and coffee provided. Booking essential. Continues on 27 May.
Contact: Samantha 07791 544 061
Tiny Tots – Idle Valley
Wednesday 30th May
Event Type: Idle Valley | Children's Activity
Parent and toddler sessions exploring the outdoors at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Suitable for 2 to 4 year olds. 10am – 11.30am. Suggested donation £4 per child. Please book in advance as numbers are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
Upcoming events in June 2012
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Moth Watch
Friday 1st June
Event Type: Moth Watch
Join members of South Notts Local Group at Cotgrave Country Park and discover more about these beautiful and fascinating insects. From 10pm until late. Meet at Holygate car park. If the weather is poor, this will be postponed until the following evening.
Contact: Neil Pinder 07981 928 402
