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
Training Course
Events in the Training Course category
Wildlife Photography
Sunday 4th May
Event Type: Idle Valley | Training Course | Bassetlaw
Delivered by professional wildlife photographer Jack Perks at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, this ‘best of spring’ session will cover techniques in capturing spring bulbs, wild flowers and the invertebrates that feed on them. 10.00am – 12 noon. £20 per person, booking essential.
Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945
An Introduction to the World of Wildlife Photography
Saturday 10th May
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course | Broxtowe
Learn how to photograph some of Attenborough’s wildlife. Suitable for beginners. 8.00am – 11.00am. £35 per person. Please book in advance.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
Wildlife Watching
Saturday 10th May
Event Type: Attenborough | Guided Walk | Training Course | Wildlife Talk | Broxtowe
Come along to Attenborough for a day of wildlife watching, identification and recording with various walks and talks throughout the day. Details will be available on the website. 8.00am – 5.00pm.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
Wildlife Family Fun
Sunday 11th May
Event Type: Attenborough | Children's Activity | Family Event | Guided Walk | Training Course | Broxtowe
To conclude our Weekend of Wildlife, join us at Attenborough for a fun family day with a nature walk at 10.30am, a plant stall, help with bird ID in the hides and drop-in activities for the children. Learn how to record wildlife on the Reserve and in your own garden. 10.30am – 3.00pm. Travel to this event by train, bus or bike, and get a free gift.
Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777
