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
Introduction to Wildlife Photography in Autumn
Saturday 8th October
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course | Broxtowe
Join professional photographer, Iain McMillan, for a morning of wildlife photography around the reserve. Learn how to use your own equipment and use Iain’s extensive range of professional kit. 8.30am to 11am, £35 per person. Click on the Training & Events category at http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop.
Wildlife Painting for Beginners
Saturday 8th October
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course | Broxtowe
Brighten up an autumn day drawing from plants found on the nature reserve. Bring along your watercolours to have a go at mixing the subtle colours found at this time of year. The session will be held in the Nature Centre where you will be able to study your subject in comfort making paintings directly from nature. Tuition will be given by Kate Houghton who is committed to the role drawing can play in learning about the natural world. 10am to 1pm. £15.00 per person including refreshments. Click on the Training & Events category at http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop.
Autumn Bird Identification
Sunday 9th October
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course | Broxtowe
In October large numbers of migrant visitors arrive on our shores to spend winter here. This day course focuses on these migrants and will help to improve your identification of both migrant and resident autumn birds. 10am – 3pm. £35 per person including refreshments, lunch and ID chart. Click on the Training & Events category at http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop.
Introduction to Microscopy
Sunday 9th October
Event Type: Attenborough | Training Course | Broxtowe
Join Tom Hartman from the University of Nottingham for an introduction to wildlife microscopy. Whether you’re new to microscopy or want to improve your skills, Tom will guide you through how to use the different types of microscope to study a wide range of subjects, from plants to invertebrates to minerals. 10am to 4pm. £35 per person including refreshments and lunch. Click on the Training & Events category at http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop.
Autumn Bird Identification Walk
Saturday 5th November
Event Type: Attenborough | Guided Walk | Training Course | Broxtowe
A walk for those who wish to improve their identification of birds using sight and sound. 9 - 11am. £6 per person. Book all three autumn walks (3 Sep, 1 Oct) for £15. Click on the Training & Events category at http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/shop.
