http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ en BCahn@nottswt.co.uk Copyright 2013 2013-09-03T14:34:53+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wildlife-cross-stitch-exhibition-sale1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wildlife-cross-stitch-exhibition-sale1/#When:09:45:43Z Mother and daughter Trust volunteers Shirley Hatcher and Sue Leach have stitched fifty designs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. All profits from sales made will be donated to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Continues until Friday 31 May. Contact: Nadia Ming 01636 679 788 Attenborough, Arts & Crafts 2013-05-01T09:45:43+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/beeston-wildlife-group-walk12/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/beeston-wildlife-group-walk12/#When:11:55:52Z Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a guided walk around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park, Barton Lane. Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-05-18T11:55:52+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/bird-walk4/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/bird-walk4/#When:11:58:38Z Come and join the Newark Local Group for a walk around the beautiful Besthorpe Nature Reserve to be led by Mark Speck, NWT Conservation Officer. Meet at 10.00am in the car park next to Mons Pool. Please dress for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. Contact: Nadia Ming 01636 679 788 Besthorpe, Guided Walk 2013-05-18T11:58:38+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ruddington-spring-fair4/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/ruddington-spring-fair4/#When:12:00:45Z Come and support the Wildlife Trust at this annual event which will be held in St Peter’s Rooms, Ruddington (opposite the church). 10.00am -12.00 noon. Plants and cakes stalls. Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Family Event 2013-05-18T12:00:45+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/rustic-chair-making1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/rustic-chair-making1/#When:12:05:56Z Tutor Ray Lister will guide you through the process of making a beautiful rustic hazel pole chair. Each person on the course will produce a well-proportioned and comfortable chair over two days. £20 per person. Booking required. Meet at 9.30am at Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Rd, near Kirklington. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. This course is the first of a series of 3 summer courses at Osmanthorpe, subsidised through an Awards for All grant. Concludes Sunday 19 May. Contact: Robert Atkinson 01777 713 943 or 07764 188 451 Osmanthorpe, Rural Crafts & Skills 2013-05-18T12:05:56+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/idle-valley-bird-walk2/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/idle-valley-bird-walk2/#When:12:09:37Z Join an expert birder for a walk around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve to see what birds you can spot. 10.30am – 11.30am. Please bring your binoculars. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Guided Walk 2013-05-19T12:09:37+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/keyworth-wildlife-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/keyworth-wildlife-walk/#When:12:12:16Z Join Neil Pinder and the South Notts Local Group for a circular walk taking in the new wildlflower meadow and Keyworth Meadow. Meet at Keyworth Burial Ground car park on Wysall Lane at 10.00am, Contact: Neil Pinder 07981 928 402 Guided Walk 2013-05-19T12:12:16+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walking-for-health1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walking-for-health1/#When:12:14:29Z Join the South Broxtowe Walk and Talk group and get active whilst enjoying the wonderful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve!  Suitable for all levels. No dogs please.  No need to book. 10.30am – 12 noon. Meet at the Nature Centre. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-05-21T12:14:29+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41/#When:13:25:16Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-05-21T13:25:16+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/lets-read4/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/lets-read4/#When:12:16:18Z Outdoor story time at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, listening to ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson and have fun in the woods. Suitable for pre-school children. Attend seven of these events during the year and claim a free storybook. 10.30am – 12 noon. Donations requested. Booking required. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-05-22T12:16:18+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-in-spring1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-in-spring1/#When:12:19:42Z Join the South Notts Local Group and the Friends of Sharphill Wood for a springtime walk. Meet at 7.30pm at the Spinney off Loughborough Road (bottom of Wilford Hill next to the cemetery). Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-05-22T12:19:42+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/digiscoping-for-beginners1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/digiscoping-for-beginners1/#When:12:22:56Z Digiscoping is a technique that combines a digital camera with a spotting scope in order to provide high quality telephoto images. Try your hand at getting brilliant wildlife photos using this technique during a practical session at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Three different installations will be demonstrated and provided on the day. 10.00am - 12 noon. The £10 course fee can be used against Opticron purchases of over £100 on the day to get you started with your own digiscoping kit. Please book in advance as spaces are limited. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Training Course 2013-05-25T12:22:56+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron12/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron12/#When:12:30:18Z Your chance to try out a range of equipment, such as binoculars, under real field conditions, with expert advice on hand. 10.00am – 4.00pm at Attenborough Nature Centre. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Optics Demonstration 2013-05-25T12:30:18+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/art-from-nature/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/art-from-nature/#When:12:46:44Z Join us at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve for our monthly art session with our resident artist. This month we will make an Idle Valley stamp pad and block stamps using the nature reserve for inspiration. 11.30am – 1.30pm. £5 per session, booking and pre-payment required. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Arts & Crafts 2013-05-25T12:46:44+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wildlife-art-at-attenborough4/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wildlife-art-at-attenborough4/#When:12:56:52Z Come along to Attenborough Nature Centre this holiday weekend to meet wildlife artist Paul Dyson and browse through a variety of signed wildlife and wilderness prints, cards and gifts. 10.00am – 4.00pm daily. Concludes Monday 27 May. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Arts & Crafts 2013-05-25T12:56:52+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/flutterby-morning/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/flutterby-morning/#When:09:10:24Z Bring the children to the Idle Valley Nature Reserve and make a butterfly feeder. 10.30am - 11.30am, £2.00 per child. Contact: Rural Training Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-05-28T09:10:24+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walking-for-health11/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walking-for-health11/#When:12:50:53Z Join the South Broxtowe Walk and Talk group and get active whilst enjoying the wonderful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve!  Suitable for all levels. No dogs please.  No need to book. Meet at the Nature Centre at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start, finishing about 7.15pm Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-05-28T12:50:53+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature/#When:13:02:22Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that live on or near the water at Attenborough. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. Meet at the Nature Centre. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child. £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-05-28T13:02:22+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk411/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk411/#When:13:25:02Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-05-28T13:25:02+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/the-big-dip-find/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/the-big-dip-find/#When:09:16:38Z What is lurking in the ponds at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve? Bring the children to find out. Two sessions: 10.30am - 12 noon, repeated 1.00pm - 2.30pm. £3.00 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-05-29T09:16:38+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/osmanthorpe-nature-day/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/osmanthorpe-nature-day/#When:09:27:09Z Join us at this orchard reserve for an afternoon of activities for all the family including a pond dip, minibeast hunt, clay art and simple woodcraft. 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Donation requested. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Osmanthorpe, Children's Activity, Family Event 2013-05-30T09:27:09+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature1/#When:13:06:25Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that live on or near the water at Attenborough. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. Meet at the Nature Centre. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child. £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-05-30T13:06:25+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/discover-wildlife-hedgehogs/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/discover-wildlife-hedgehogs/#When:13:07:32Z Join us for an evening talk at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve and find out more about hedgehogs. 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Booking required. £2 including a drink. Save £10 on Family Membership on the night. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Family Event, Wildlife Talk 2013-05-30T13:07:32+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature11/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/half-term-holiday-club-dip-into-nature11/#When:13:11:39Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that live on or near the water at Attenborough. Suitable for children aged 8 and over. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. Meet at the Nature Centre. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child. £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-05-31T13:11:39+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-health-walk191/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-health-walk191/#When:13:31:36Z Get active and make new friends whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve by joining us for a short healthy walk for up to an hour. Suitable for all levels. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. No dogs please. Meet at the Nature Centre for a 10.00am start. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-06-01T13:31:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/an-introduction-to-the-world-of-wildlife-photography111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/an-introduction-to-the-world-of-wildlife-photography111/#When:13:32:14Z This exciting activity gives you a rare chance to try your hand at photographing some of the abundant wildlife at Attenborough Nature Reserve. The session will include a briefing from an expert instructor, a supervised session in one of our hides, and a chance to use some professional camera equipment, as well as some tips on getting the most from your camera. Afterwards you will be able to take your images home on a CD. Suitable for beginners. 8.00am – 10.30am. £35 per person. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Training Course 2013-06-01T13:32:14+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-grasses/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-grasses/#When:13:34:51Z Come along to the Idle Valley Nature Reserve for our monthly skills session and by the end you will know how to identify at least five different species of grass. 11.00am – 12.30pm. £4 per session; attend five sessions and get one free. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-06-01T13:34:51+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-nature-walk24/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-nature-walk24/#When:13:37:53Z Join some of our wardens for a nature walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. No dogs please.  No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather.  Meet at the Nature Centre at 10.30am. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-06-02T13:37:53+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wildlife-photography-people-in-action/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wildlife-photography-people-in-action/#When:13:44:57Z Come along to our monthly photography course at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve which will teach the skills needed when photographing the natural world. This month will be an introduction to candid and reportage photography demonstrating how to take photos of people doing things. 1.00pm – 3.00pm. £4 per session, £3 if you book four or more sessions. Booking and pre-payment required. Everyone attending a session will be entered into a prize draw at the end of the year. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-06-02T13:44:57+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/portland-park-health-walk91/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/portland-park-health-walk91/#When:09:19:49Z 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 10.00am at the Visitor Centre, Lindley’s Lane. Contact: Karen Bennett 07974 973 598 Health Walk 2013-06-03T09:19:49+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/evening-bird-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/evening-bird-walk/#When:09:21:39Z Join members of the South Notts Local Group for a walk around the Wilford Claypits Nature Reserve. Meet at 7.00pm at the reserve entrance on Compton Acres (by the Apple Tree pub). Contact: Derek Rudge 0115 910 0712 Wilford Claypits, Guided Walk 2013-06-04T09:21:39+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk4111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk4111/#When:13:26:54Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-06-04T13:26:54+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/tiny-tots-pond-dipping/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/tiny-tots-pond-dipping/#When:09:25:35Z Parent and toddler sessions suitable for 2 to 4 year olds at Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.30am – 12 noon & 1.00pm - 2.30pm. £4 per child. Please book in advance as numbers are limited and note that children must be accompanied by an adult and come dressed for the weather. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-06-05T09:25:35+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/evening-stroll/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/evening-stroll/#When:09:32:47Z Join Gay Wood and members of the Gedling Local Group for a 4/5 mile evening walk which will pass the Reed Pond and Ploughman Wood nature reserves. Meet at the Lambley car park near the cemetery (SK633453) at 6.00pm. Contact: Gay Wood 0115 920 5940 Ploughman Wood, Reed Pond, Guided Walk 2013-06-06T09:32:47+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/farndon-willow-holt-open-day/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/farndon-willow-holt-open-day/#When:09:39:54Z Come along to our Open Day and enjoy the willows, meadows and wild flowers at this unique reserve. Activities will include a wild flower guided walk, children’s bug hunt, cake and craft stalls, and a demonstration of willow baskets. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Contact: Estates Team 0115 958 8242 Farndon Willow Holt, Reserve Open Day 2013-06-08T09:39:54+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/hurdle-making/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/hurdle-making/#When:09:49:07Z Tutor Alistair Hayhurst will guide you through the process of making a hazel hurdle panel. Each person will learn how to split hazel and weave a traditional hurdle over two days. A good level of fitness will be required for this course. £20 per person. Booking required. Meet at 9.30am at Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Rd, near Kirklington. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. This course is subsidised by a grant from Awards for All. Concludes Sunday 9 June. Contact: Robert Atkinson 01777 713 943 or 07764 188 451 Osmanthorpe, Rural Crafts & Skills 2013-06-08T09:49:07+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/family-fun-nature-hunt/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/family-fun-nature-hunt/#When:09:53:03Z Join us on our hunt for the weird and wonderful creatures that live around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve. 10.30am – 12 noon. £3 per child. Suitable for children aged 6 – 12. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Half price Family Membership available. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Family Event 2013-06-09T09:53:03+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wilwell-in-early-summer/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wilwell-in-early-summer/#When:09:57:02Z Come and join members of the South Notts Local Group for a walk around the Wilwell Farm Cutting reserve and enjoy the wild flowers. Meet at 2.00pm at the road entrance which, from the south, is on the left on the B680 (just before the ring road bridge) between Ruddington and Wilford. Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Wilwell Farm Cutting, Guided Walk 2013-06-09T09:57:02+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41111/#When:13:27:26Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-06-11T13:27:26+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/beeston-wildlife-group-walk121/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/beeston-wildlife-group-walk121/#When:10:09:24Z Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a guided walk around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park, Barton Lane. Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-06-15T10:09:24+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/members-only-besthorpe-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/members-only-besthorpe-walk/#When:10:11:49Z Join us for a walk around the beautiful Besthorpe Nature Reserve, led by Reserves Officer Chris Kennedy, and find out how the Trust’s largest ever habitat creation project has changed the reserve’s profile. 10.00am – 12 noon. Contact: Membership Team 0115 958 8242 Besthorpe, Guided Walk 2013-06-15T10:11:49+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/slugs-survey-and-identification-workshop/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/slugs-survey-and-identification-workshop/#When:11:05:57Z Slugs are a grossly under-recorded invertebrate which is odd as they are abundant, often observed and fairly easy to identify. This workshop will begin with an introduction to slugs and their identification and specimens brought by participants will be identified. The afternoon session will include collecting and recording slugs in Portland Park and Bentinck Banks Nature Reserves for identification back at the Portland Park Visitor Centre. By the end of the day you will be able to identify several species and the Wildlife Trust will have gathered species records for the reserves. Booking is essential. Meet at 10.00am at the Visitor Centre, Lindley’s Lane. Contact: Chris du Feu 01427 848 400 chris@chrisdufeu.force9.co.uk Bentinck Banks, Training Course 2013-06-15T11:05:57+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/bingham-linear-park1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/bingham-linear-park1/#When:11:11:19Z Come along and join Jenny Hawkings and members of the South Notts Local Group for a walk along this reserve and discover the wild flowers and butterflies of this mixed habitat. Meet at 10.00am at the Tythby Road Bridge entrance. Contact: Jenny Hawkings 01949 838 899 Guided Walk 2013-06-16T11:11:19+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/idle-valley-summer-fair/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/idle-valley-summer-fair/#When:11:16:37Z Join us in a summer celebration at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. There will be something for all the family, with a children’s trail, bird walks, flower quiz, optics sales, micro-photography sessions, plant-a-pot workshops, plant stall and more! 10.30am – 3.30pm. Free entry; donations requested for car park and for some activities. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity, Family Event 2013-06-16T11:16:37+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk411111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk411111/#When:13:27:01Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-06-18T13:27:01+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/idle-valley-consultation/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/idle-valley-consultation/#When:09:46:28Z Come along and let us have your views about our activities on this important reserve. There will be a short presentation followed by the opportunity for discussion. 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945. Idle Valley 2013-06-20T09:46:28+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron121/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron121/#When:11:19:36Z Your chance to try out a range of equipment, such as binoculars, under real field conditions, with expert advice on hand. 10.00am – 4.00pm at Attenborough Nature Centre. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Optics Demonstration 2013-06-22T11:19:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk4111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk4111111/#When:13:28:37Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-06-25T13:28:37+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/lets-read5/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/lets-read5/#When:11:37:59Z Outdoor story time at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, listening to ‘Mad About Minibeasts’ by Andreae Wojtowycz and afterwards going on a minibeast hunt. Suitable for pre-school children. Attend seven of these events during the year and claim a free storybook. 10.30am – 12 noon. Donation requested. Booking required. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-06-26T11:37:59+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/collington-common1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/collington-common1/#When:11:46:13Z South Notts Local Group will be leading an evening walk around the wildflower meadow. Meet at 7.00pm in the car park on Collington Way, West Bridgford (off Rugby Road adjacent to Rushcliffe Arena). Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-06-26T11:46:13+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41111111/#When:13:28:17Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-02T13:28:17+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/tiny-tots-teddy-bears-picnic/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/tiny-tots-teddy-bears-picnic/#When:12:47:25Z Parent and toddler sessions suitable for 2 to 4 year olds at Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.30am – 12 noon & 1.00pm - 2.30pm. £4 per child. Please book in advance as numbers are limited and note that children must be accompanied by an adult and come dressed for the weather. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-07-03T12:47:25+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-health-walk1911/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-health-walk1911/#When:12:53:06Z Get active and make new friends whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve by joining us for a short healthy walk for up to an hour. Suitable for all levels. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. No dogs please. Meet at the Nature Centre for a 10.00am start. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-06T12:53:06+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wild-kids-pond-dipping/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wild-kids-pond-dipping/#When:12:55:10Z Come and join us as we use our nets to find out more about the amazing watery wildlife that lives at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. £4 per child. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-07-06T12:55:10+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/an-introduction-to-the-world-of-wildlife-photography1111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/an-introduction-to-the-world-of-wildlife-photography1111/#When:12:58:08Z This exciting activity gives you a rare chance to try your hand at photographing some of the abundant wildlife at Attenborough Nature Reserve. The session will include a briefing from an expert instructor, a supervised session in one of our hides, and a chance to use some professional camera equipment, as well as some tips on getting the most from your camera. Afterwards you will be able to take your images home on a CD. Suitable for beginners. 8.00am – 10.30am. £35 per person. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Training Course 2013-07-06T12:58:08+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-flower-identification/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-flower-identification/#When:12:59:43Z Come along to the Idle Valley Nature Reserve for our monthly skills session and discover the flowers of the Idle Valley and how to identify them. 11.00am – 12.30pm. £4 per session; attend five sessions and get one free. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-07-06T12:59:43+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/photo-safari1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/photo-safari1/#When:08:29:21Z Come along to our monthly photography course at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve which will teach the skills needed when photographing the natural world. This month we will go outside with our cameras to see what close-up shots we can get. 1.00pm – 3.00pm. £4 per session, £3 if you book four or more sessions. Booking and pre-payment required. Everyone attending a session will be entered into a prize draw at the end of the year. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-07-07T08:29:21+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-nature-walk241/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-nature-walk241/#When:13:04:48Z Join some of our wardens for a nature walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. No dogs please.  No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather.  Meet at the Nature Centre at 10.30am. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-07-07T13:04:48+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/portland-park-health-walk911/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/portland-park-health-walk911/#When:08:33:31Z 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 10.00am at the Visitor Centre, Lindley’s Lane. Contact: Karen Bennett 07974 973 598 Health Walk 2013-07-08T08:33:31+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk411111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk411111111/#When:13:29:52Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-09T13:29:52+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/trent-valley-wildlife-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/trent-valley-wildlife-walk/#When:08:45:29Z Join the South Notts Local Group for this walk of around ten miles. Meet at 10.00am at East Bridgford Village Hall and bring a packed lunch. Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-07-10T08:45:29+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron1211/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/optics-demonstration-day-with-opticron1211/#When:08:49:24Z Your chance to try out a range of equipment, such as binoculars, under real field conditions, with expert advice on hand. 10.00am – 4.00pm at Attenborough Nature Centre. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Optics Demonstration 2013-07-13T08:49:24+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/family-fun-wild-flowers/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/family-fun-wild-flowers/#When:08:54:30Z Take a walk through the Idle Valley Nature Reserve and try to spot some of the wild flowers that help make the reserve such an important place.10.30am – 12 noon. £3 per child. Suitable for children aged 6 – 12. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Half price Family Membership available. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity, Family Event 2013-07-14T08:54:30+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/girton-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/girton-walk/#When:08:59:41Z Join members of the Newark Local Group on a circular walk to Girton led by Group member Barry Quibell. Meet at 10.30am for a start from Trent Lane, Besthorpe (SK825645). Contact: Nadia Ming 01636 679 788 Guided Walk 2013-07-14T08:59:41+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-butterflies-and-other-beasties/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-butterflies-and-other-beasties/#When:09:02:51Z Come along for a summer afternoon’s walk around Bunny Wood with the South Notts Local Group. Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to the wood. The car park is on the left climbing up the A60 out of Bunny village. Contact: Christopher Terrell-Nield 0115 923 5205 Bunny Wood, Guided Walk 2013-07-14T09:02:51+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk4111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk4111111111/#When:13:30:23Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-16T13:30:23+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/flower-walk-kirkby-grives-sssi/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/flower-walk-kirkby-grives-sssi/#When:11:44:12Z Join Notts Wildlife Trust Reserve Officer Graham Bowden for a walk around the wonderful wildflower meadows to identify the different species, or just to appreciate their beauty! Meet at 10.00am at the Portland Park Visitor Centre, Lindleys Lane, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Contact: Karen Bennett 07974 973 598 Guided Walk 2013-07-20T11:44:12+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/beeston-wildlife-group-walk1211/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/beeston-wildlife-group-walk1211/#When:11:48:13Z Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a guided walk around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park, Barton Lane. Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-07-20T11:48:13+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/idle-valley-bird-walk21/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/idle-valley-bird-walk21/#When:11:54:19Z Join an expert birder for a walk around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve to see what birds you can spot. 10.30am – 11.30am. Please bring your binoculars. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Guided Walk 2013-07-21T11:54:19+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/frame-basket-making/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/frame-basket-making/#When:12:21:51Z Tutor Ray Lister will guide you through the process of making a beautiful willow frame basket. £10 per person. Booking required. Meet at 9.30am at Osmanthorpe Orchard, Southwell Rd, near Kirklington. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. This course is subsidised by a grant from Awards for All. Contact: Robert Atkinson 01777 713 943 or 07764 188 451 Osmanthorpe, Rural Crafts & Skills 2013-07-21T12:21:51+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41111111111/#When:13:29:59Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-23T13:29:59+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walk-on-the-wild-side/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walk-on-the-wild-side/#When:10:08:01Z Join us as we go for a wander and explore the Dyscarr Wood Nature Reserve and completing different activities along the way. 10.30am - 12 noon. £3 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Dyscarr Wood SSSI, Children's Activity 2013-07-24T10:08:01+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/lets-read51/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/lets-read51/#When:11:56:09Z Outdoor story time at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, listening to ‘Quiet in the Garden’ by Aliki and then looking for flowers on the nature reserve. Suitable for pre-school children. Attend seven of these events during the year and claim a free storybook. 10.30am – 12 noon. Donation requested. Booking required. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-07-24T11:56:09+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/green-line-wildflower-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/green-line-wildflower-walk/#When:12:30:10Z Come and join the South Notts Local Group with an evening walk along this urban wildlife corridor. Meet at 7.00pm at the railway bridge on Boundary Rd, West Bridgford (opposite Rushcliffe Leisure Centre). Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-07-24T12:30:10+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/discover-wildlife-badgers/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/discover-wildlife-badgers/#When:11:58:58Z Join us for an evening talk by Derek Warren at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve and find out more about badgers. 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Booking required. £2 including a drink. Save £10 on Family Membership on the night. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Wildlife Talk 2013-07-25T11:58:58+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club/#When:12:23:31Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-07-25T12:23:31+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-tracks/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-tracks/#When:12:35:46Z Join us for some fun-filled activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-07-30T12:35:46+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk411111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk411111111111/#When:13:31:34Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-07-30T13:31:34+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walk-on-the-wild-side1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walk-on-the-wild-side1/#When:10:19:31Z Join us as we go for a wander and explore the Gamston Wood Nature Reserve and completing different activities along the way. 10.30am - 12 noon. £3 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Gamston Wood, Children's Activity 2013-07-31T10:19:31+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-tracks1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-tracks1/#When:12:37:30Z Join us for some fun-filled activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-01T12:37:30+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club1/#When:12:40:21Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at the Idle Valley Reserve. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-01T12:40:21+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop/#When:12:42:42Z Join us for some bushcraft in the woods at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 8 and above. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-02T12:42:42+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-health-walk1912/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-health-walk1912/#When:12:47:28Z Get active and make new friends whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Attenborough Nature Reserve by joining us for a short healthy walk for up to an hour. Suitable for all levels. Please come dressed for the weather and wear stout shoes or boots. No dogs please. Meet at the Nature Centre for a 10.00am start. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-08-03T12:47:28+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-small-mammal-trapping/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/learn-a-skill-at-idle-valley-small-mammal-trapping/#When:12:47:52Z Come along to the Idle Valley Nature Reserve for our monthly skills session and learn what is it and which mammals might you catch. 11.00am – 12.30pm. £4 per session; attend five sessions and get one free. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-08-03T12:47:52+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/faith-marriott-open-afternoon/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/faith-marriott-open-afternoon/#When:12:49:38Z Do join us at our Faith Marriott Nature Reserve, Corncrake Drive, Arnold. There will be stalls, minibeast hunt, free food trail, and other events for all the family. 1.00pm – 4.00pm, free of charge. Contact: Ruth Testa 0115 958 8242 Faith Marriott, Reserve Open Day 2013-08-03T12:49:38+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/photo-race/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/photo-race/#When:12:51:44Z Come along to our monthly photography course at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve which will teach the skills needed when photographing the natural world. This month come and join the photo race! 1.00pm – 3.00pm. £4 per session, £3 if you book four or more sessions. Booking and pre-payment required. Everyone attending a session will be entered into a prize draw at the end of the year. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Training Course 2013-08-04T12:51:44+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-nature-walk2411/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-nature-walk2411/#When:12:54:49Z Join some of our wardens for a nature walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. No dogs please.  No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather.  Meet at the Nature Centre at 10.30am. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-08-04T12:54:49+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/portland-park-health-walk9111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/portland-park-health-walk9111/#When:12:55:52Z 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 10.00am at the Visitor Centre, Lindley’s Lane. Contact: Karen Bennett 07974 973 598 Health Walk 2013-08-05T12:55:52+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/trail-tuesday/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/trail-tuesday/#When:11:41:01Z Come down to the Idle Valley, collect your trail pack, and off you go. There will be clues to follow and activities to complete along the way. £2 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre: 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-06T11:41:01+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-art/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-art/#When:13:02:42Z Join us for some ‘crafty’ fun at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-06T13:02:42+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk4111111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk4111111111111/#When:13:32:48Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-08-06T13:32:48+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walk-on-the-wild-side11/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walk-on-the-wild-side11/#When:11:04:48Z Join us as we go for a wander and explore the Treswell Wood Nature Reserve and completing different activities along the way. 10.30am - 12 noon. £3 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Treswell Wood, Children's Activity 2013-08-07T11:04:48+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/gotham-sandbanks-and-pastures/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/gotham-sandbanks-and-pastures/#When:13:06:25Z Join the South Notts Local Group for an evening walk around this Site of Special Scientific Interest. Meet at 7.00pm at the British Legion, Gotham. Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-08-07T13:06:25+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-art1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-art1/#When:13:04:46Z Join us for some ‘crafty’ fun at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-08T13:04:46+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club11/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club11/#When:13:08:47Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-08T13:08:47+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/the-big-50-fifty-hours-of-wildlife-watching-at-attenborough-nature-reserve/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/the-big-50-fifty-hours-of-wildlife-watching-at-attenborough-nature-reserve/#When:13:08:36Z Starting at 10.00am on Friday 9 August, help us celebrate 50 years of the Nottinghamshire WildlifeTrust with a 50 hour-long series of wildlife walks and identification courses at one of our flagship Nature Reserves (and birthplace of the Nottinghamshire Trust for Nature Conservation - now Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust). The Big 50 will be the first ever attempt to list all the wildlife that can be found at Attenborough and through the event we hope to discover 50 new species for the Reserve! Identification courses, both during the daytime and after dark, will cover all aspects of the huge variety of wildlife for which Attenborough is famous. The Big 50 will finish with a family nature walk, suitable for all ages, on Sunday at 10.00am – 12 noon. Check http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk for a full list of courses and times, or ring 0115 972 1777 Attenborough 2013-08-09T13:08:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop1/#When:13:11:11Z Join us for some bushcraft in the woods at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 8 and above. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-09T13:11:11+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/members-only-bat-watch1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/members-only-bat-watch1/#When:13:12:29Z Join Michael Walker for an illustrated talk, a night-time walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve with bat detectors, and a chance to get close to a rescue bat. Meet 8.00pm at the Nature Centre for coffee and biscuits and a half hour talk about bats and their behaviour. Then by 9.00pm we’ll be walking round the reserve for a couple of hours to spot and hear bats. Booking essential, as places are limited for this very popular event. Contact: Membership Team 0115 958 8242 Attenborough, Bat Watch 2013-08-09T13:12:29+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wild-summer/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wild-summer/#When:13:13:00Z Come along to our summer event to help us celebrate the diversity of wildlife at Attenborough Nature Centre. With some of our partner organisations we will be offering something for everyone including drop-in children’s activities, timed pond dipping sessions and minibeast hunts (weather permitting), a nature walk, help with bird ID in our hides and much more! Discounts on selected Harrison’s wild bird products will be available on the day. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Please check our website or call for the timings of pond dipping and minibeast hunts. A small charge may be made for some activities. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Attenborough, Family Event 2013-08-11T13:13:00+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/family-fun-ponds/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/family-fun-ponds/#When:13:15:00Z Join us for some dipping in the ponds at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve to see what lurks in the depths. 10.30am – 12 noon. £3 per child. Suitable for children aged 6 – 12. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Half price Family Membership available. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-11T13:15:00+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/attenborough-nature-walk2412/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/attenborough-nature-walk2412/#When:13:23:34Z Join some of our wardens for a nature walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. No dogs please.  No need to book. Please come dressed for the weather.  Meet at the Nature Centre at 10.30am. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-08-11T13:23:34+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/trail-tuesday1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/trail-tuesday1/#When:11:46:41Z Come down to the Idle Valley, collect your trail pack, and off you go. There will be clues to follow and activities to complete along the way. £2 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre: 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-13T11:46:41+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-safari/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-safari/#When:13:24:56Z Join us for some fun-filled activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-13T13:24:56+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41111111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41111111111111/#When:13:33:23Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-08-13T13:33:23+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walk-on-the-wild-side111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walk-on-the-wild-side111/#When:11:09:00Z Join us as we go for a wander and explore the Daneshill Gravel Pits Nature Reserve and completing different activities along the way. 10.30am - 12 noon. £3 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Daneshill Gravel Pits, Children's Activity 2013-08-14T11:09:00+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/bats-of-nottinghamshire/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/bats-of-nottinghamshire/#When:13:27:47Z Come and join the Gedling Local Group for a talk and walk led by Michael Walker and learn which bat species can be found in the area. Admission £2; refreshments 50p. 7.30pm at St Helen’s Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce. Numbers limited - no admission without prior booking. Contact: Tony Cragg 0115 911 0070 tonycragg@me.com Bat Watch 2013-08-15T13:27:47+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-safari1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-safari1/#When:13:29:00Z Join us for some fun-filled activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve and find out more about our wonderful wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-15T13:29:00+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club111/#When:13:30:57Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at Idle Valley. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-15T13:30:57+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop11/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop11/#When:13:31:01Z Join us for some bushcraft in the woods at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 8 and above. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-16T13:31:01+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/dragonfly-walk/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/dragonfly-walk/#When:13:33:17Z Come along for this walk along the Grantham Canal and Owthorpe Fish Ponds with the South Notts Local Group and enjoy the dragonflies to be found at this time of year. Meet at 10.00am at the canal car park, Cropwell Bishop. Contact:Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail.com Guided Walk 2013-08-17T13:33:17+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/beeston-wildlife-group-walk12111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/beeston-wildlife-group-walk12111/#When:13:33:31Z Join the Beeston Wildlife Group for a guided walk around the picturesque Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Meet at the Nature Reserve car park, Barton Lane. Contact: Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208 or Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 Attenborough, Guided Walk 2013-08-17T13:33:31+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/wildlife-in-the-city-summer-extravaganza/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/wildlife-in-the-city-summer-extravaganza/#When:13:35:03Z A great day out for the whole family at Wollaton Park, with Wildlife in the City. Join us for a day to remember, with a whole range of free things to do - from bug-hunts and bird box-making, to bushcraft – and much more! A chance to celebrate summer wildlife, whatever your age. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Contact: Jamie Shortland 0115 958 8242 Wildlife in the City 2013-08-17T13:35:03+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/idle-valley-bird-walk211/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/idle-valley-bird-walk211/#When:13:37:27Z Join an expert birder for a walk around the Idle Valley Nature Reserve to see what birds you can spot. 10.30am – 11.30am. Please bring your binoculars. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Guided Walk 2013-08-18T13:37:27+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/sherwoods-historic-heathlands/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/sherwoods-historic-heathlands/#When:13:39:06Z Come along to Vicar Water Country Park to find out about your local heathlands! Take part in a wide range of fun crafts and activities for all the family including a stroll around the lake, woods and heathland. Lots of free things to make and take away. No booking necessary. Café open all day. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Vicar Water Country Park, Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AA. Contact: Ed Tripp 07792 635 303 Family Event 2013-08-18T13:39:06+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/trail-tuesday2/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/trail-tuesday2/#When:11:46:16Z Come down to the Idle Valley, collect your trail pack, and off you go. There will be clues to follow and activities to complete along the way. £2 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre: 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-20T11:46:16+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk411111111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk411111111111111/#When:13:33:00Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-08-20T13:33:00+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-and-wet/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-and-wet/#When:13:41:36Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that lives on or near the water at Attenborough.Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than one child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-20T13:41:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/walk-on-the-wild-side1111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/walk-on-the-wild-side1111/#When:11:18:56Z Join us as we go for a wander and explore the Duke’s Wood Nature Reserve and completing different activities along the way. 10.30am - 12 noon. £3 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Duke's Wood, Children's Activity 2013-08-21T11:18:56+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wild-and-wet1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wild-and-wet1/#When:13:42:19Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities about the amazing wildlife that lives on or near the water at Attenborough.Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than one child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-22T13:42:19+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club1111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club1111/#When:13:43:42Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at Idle Valley. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-22T13:43:42+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-woodland-workshop111/#When:13:45:38Z Join us for some bushcraft in the woods at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 8 and above. 10.15am – 12.15pm. £5 per child; £1 discount for more than 1 child per party. Please book in advance. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-23T13:45:38+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/trail-tuesday3/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/trail-tuesday3/#When:11:46:59Z Come down to the Idle Valley, collect your trail pack, and off you go. There will be clues to follow and activities to complete along the way. £2 per child. Contact: Rural Learning Centre: 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-27T11:46:59+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk4111111111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk4111111111111111/#When:13:34:36Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk 2013-08-27T13:34:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wildlife-explorers/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wildlife-explorers/#When:13:48:09Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm. £2 per child. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-27T13:48:09+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/lets-read6/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/lets-read6/#When:13:49:30Z Outdoor story time at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, listening to ‘The Trouble with Tadpoles’ by Sam Goldwin and going pond dipping to see what we can catch. Suitable for pre-school children. Attend seven of these events during the year and claim a free storybook. 10.30am – 12 noon. Donation requested. Booking required. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-28T13:49:30+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/go-wild-this-summer-wildlife-explorers1/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/go-wild-this-summer-wildlife-explorers1/#When:13:51:20Z Come along and join us for some fun-filled games and activities at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Suitable for children aged 4 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that some activities take place outside so come dressed for the weather. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm. £2 per child. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777 Attenborough, Children's Activity 2013-08-29T13:51:20+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/woodland-holiday-club11111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/woodland-holiday-club11111/#When:13:51:36Z Like being outdoors, making dens and exploring?  Join in with our woodland holiday club at Idle Valley. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. £8 per child. Booking essential. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 713 945 Idle Valley, Children's Activity 2013-08-29T13:51:36+00:00 http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/buggy-walk41111111111111111/ http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/site/buggy-walk41111111111111111/#When:13:34:53Z Come and exercise with your baby (under two years old) and meet other mums and dads whilst walking around the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve with an instructor. Meet outside the Nature Centre. 10.00am - 11.00am. Booking required. Contact: Inclusion Officer for Broxtowe Sport 0115 917 3572 sport@broxtowe.gov.uk. Attenborough, Health Walk, Ashfield 2013-09-03T13:34:53+00:00