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 April 2012
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Developments at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Thursday 26th April
Event Type: Wildlife Talk
Come and join the South Notts Local Group for their AGM, followed by a talk by Bill Wheatley on new habitat developments and future plans for this important wildlife site. Admission is £2.50, including refreshments. 7.30pm in Room 5, Musters Road, Methodist Church, West Bridgford.
Contact: Dennis Heffernan 0115 923 1838
Introduction to Bird Identification
Saturday 28th April
Event Type: Attenborough | Guided Walk
The last in a series of four field walks around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve with a number of local bird enthusiasts looking at our resident birds and spring visitors. 8am - 11am. £20 per person (inclusive of all walks). Please book in advance.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Portland Park Health Walk
Saturday 28th April
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
Charcoal-making Workshop
Saturday 28th April
Event Type: Treswell Wood | Rural Crafts & Skills
Light it, burn it, bag it! Learn the entire process of making 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
Bunny Wood Open Day
Sunday 29th April
Event Type: Bunny Wood | Family Event | Reserve Open Day
Join the South Notts Local Group for this great opportunity to see the flowers and other inhabitants of Bunny Wood in all their springtime glory! Event runs from 10am to 4pm. Car park is on the left on the A60 climbing up out of Bunny village.
Contact: Chris Terrell-Neild 0115 923 5205
