The Wildlife Trusts - What`s On

Description

The Morecambe Bay: A Wealth of Wildlife project has moved into its second year and this event programme provides both inland and coastal events and activities providing opportunities to increase access to the beautiful natural places between Fleetwood and Ulverston. Go out and explore.

Led by Lancashire Wildlife Trust and in partnership with Cumbria Wildlife Trust we continue to connect communities through a series of events, training workshops and volunteering opportunities. Supported by Natural England through Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme, this project will also be working in partnership with many other organisations over the lifetime of the project.

Events/Volunteering/Training:

WINTER WADER WALK - Saturday 11th February 2012 at 11.00 am – 1.30 pm
Walk at Barnaby’s Sands and Burrows Marsh with the Wyre rangers who invite you to join them for a crisp winter walk around the nature reserve where you will explore this important habitat and find out how important it is for wading birds. Meeting point is at the car park at the Heads, Burrows Lane, Stalmine. SD: 352454. Terrain a little uneven so stout foot ware needed. Wear warm clothing and wellies. Bring lunch and a warm drink, binoculars and a telescope if you have them.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Adults: £3.00, Concessions: £2.00. Visit www.visitwyre.co.uk.

RAMBLE IN THE REEDS - Friday 17 February at 11.30 am – 1.00 pm or 1.30 – 3.00 pm
Come along to this family event and explore the amazing reedbed at Leighton Moss Nature Reserve and find out why it’s so good for wildlife. Wear warm and waterproof clothing. Meet at Leighton Moss, Myers Farm, Silverdale. Carnforth. LA5 0SW.
For more information and to book contact the RSPB on 01524 701601. Free event but booking is essential. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

UPPER LUNE ESTUARY WALK - Saturday 10th March at 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
This walk is led by local expert Dan Haywood. Meet at the end of Lancaster Quay to visit Freeman's Pool and other small ponds and also watch a high spring tide along the estuary which may unearth Rock Pipit and Jack Snipe as well as the usually more visible waterfowl and waders. This is an 'open-ended' event and people can turn back as time /commitments allow. High tide is at 12.26hpm 10.4m. Suitable for wheelchairs.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free event. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On & www.lancasterbirdwatching.org.uk

SALTMARSHES AND MUDFLATS - Monday 2nd April at 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Come along and explore both the salt marsh and mudflat habitats along the River Wyre. Come prepared with wellies, waterproofs and binoculars (if you have them) to explore wildlife that live in these very special habitats. Meet in the River room at the Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Road, Stanah, Thornton, FY5 5LR.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Adults: £3.00, Concessions: £2.00. Booking is essential. Visit www.visitwyre.co.uk. & www.irishsea.org

WILDLIFE DRAMA WORKSHOP at Morecambe Bay - Tuesday 3rd April at 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Explore the Bay through a wildlife drama workshop. Children will join in with fun games, activities and prepare to take part in a performance for parents at the end of the session. This activity may be outside or in depending on the weather so bring suitable footwear and clothing. Refreshments provided. Meet at The Westend Impact, 4-10 Heysham Road, Morecambe. LA3 1DG
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Donations welcome. Booking is essential as places are limited. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On

WILDLIFE CYCLE RIDE - Saturday 21st April at 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Come along to this family event and join the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the RSPB for exercise, beautiful scenery and a chance to learn about the wildlife along the Lune estuary. Bikes and riders meet on the millennium bridge and we will go on a ride past Freemans Pools to Glasson Dock and back. Please bring refreshments and binoculars if you have them.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free event. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On & Visit www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

SOLITARY BEE IDENTIFICATION TRAINING - Saturday 9th June at 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Join expert Carl Clee for a training day for solitary bee identification at Heysham and Middleton Nature Reserves. Meet at Heysham NR classroom, Moneyclose Lane adjacent to Power Station. Heysham. LA32UW. SD406598. Bring lunch and wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments provided.
Contact Emma for information and to book as places are limited on 01524 855030, 07717366812 or email: egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Booking essential. Donations welcome for ongoing monitoring work by Liverpool Museum. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On.

WILDLIFE SAFARI at Humphrey Head Nature Reserve - June (date and time to be arranged)
Reserves Officer Pete Jones leads a child-friendly family walk suitable (children 6+), taking advantage of low tide to examine the special geology, habitats and wildlife found here. We’ll use special bug tracking kit to detect long-winged coneheads and more. Depending on the route - you may get your feet wet! Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. Meet at the layby at Humphrey Head NR entrance, near Grange over Sands, SD 388 746. Not suitable for wheelchairs, no dogs allowed.
Contact Jamie Normington on 01539 816300 for details and to book. Booking is essential.
Free event. Visit www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

GLOW WORMS , BATS AND CREATURES OF THE NIGHT - Saturday 16th June at 9.30 – 11.30 pm
Come along and join the National Trust for a 2km walk at dusk to look for the nocturnal creatures which can usually be found at this time of year. Some uneven ground – please bring a torch. Meet Arnside Knott car park SD: 450774.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Booking essential as places are limited. £2 donation for management fees. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

LUNE WETLAND BIRD SURVEY (WeBS) - Monday 25th June at 9.00 am to noon
Accompany Jean Roberts the local British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) representative on her waterway bird survey along the River Lune between Bull Beck and the Crook O’ Lune. Your return will also be looking at the woodland birds along the cycle track with an opportunity to talk to Jean about the BTO. Meet Bull Beck car park at 8.50 am SD: 546652.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Booking recommended. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On & www.lancasterbirdwatching.org.uk

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP at Heysham Nature Reserve - Saturday 30th June at 10.00 am – 3.30 pm.
Join Jason Smalley to learn basic practical techniques to get the best wildlife images from your camera and in the afternoon, explore the reserve and put these techniques into practice. Bring along lunch and camera. Refreshments provided. Meet Heysham NR car park, Moneyclose Lane adjacent to Power Station. Heysham. SD: 406598.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Places limited so booking is essential. Fee £5. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On

INTRODUCTORY DRAGONFLY IDENTIFICATION SESSION - Saturday 7th July at 10.00 am - 2.30 pm
Indoor session at Heysham on dragonfly ecology and identification techniques followed by an outdoor session exploring Middleton Nature Reserve to see how many species we can identify. Meet in the classroom at Heysham Nature Reserve, Moneyclose Lane adjacent to Power Station Heysham. LA32UW. SD406598.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free training but places are limited so booking is essential. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On

BEAUTIIES OF BUTTERFLIES at Heysham Nature Reserve - Saturday 14th July at 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
Come along and discover an array of butterflies and learn about the lives of these beautiful insects. This outdoor event is held at Heysham NR, Moneyclose Lane adjacent to Power Station, Heysham. LA32UW. SD406598. Meet at classroom and wear suitable clothing.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free event. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On

BEACH FUN AND GAMES - Monday 6th August at 10.00 am till noon
Have some fun and join in with beach games. Meet in the Lancaster City Council car park off Smithy Lane, above Half Moon Bay and south of Heysham Head. GR: SD 408 607.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free event. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On & www.irishsea.org

ROCK RAMBLE - Friday 10th August at 10.00 am till noon
Come along to the shore and explore the local rock pools and learn about the species found there. Meet in the Lancaster City Council car park off Smithy Lane, above Half Moon Bay. SD: 408 607. Free event. Bring wellies and waterproofs.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Free event. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On & www.irishsea.org


MUD DIPPING at Morecambe Bay - Monday 20th August at 10.00 – 11.00 am or 11.30 – 12.30 am
Come along and join the RSPB for an introduction to the birdlife of the Bay and find the mud creatures that they eat. Wear wellies and waterproofs-be prepared to get muddy!
To book and for information about the meeting place contact the RSPB on 01524 701601. Free event but advance booking essential. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

BARBECUE AND MOTH NIGHT at Heysham Nature Reserve - Wednesday 5th September at 6.30 pm till after dark
Join the Lancashire Wildlife Trust for a barbeque using local produce and then an indoor introduction about moths followed by an outdoor sheet and light session at Heysham NR, Moneyclose Lane adjacent to Power Station Heysham. LA32UW. SD: 406598. Meet in the classroom bring torch and warm clothing. Booking Essential
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Adults: £2, Children: Free. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On

BEACHWATCH SURVEY - Saturday 15th OR Sunday 16th September (time to be arranged)
Come along and join the Marine Conservation Society to help collect litter, survey and combat the massive litter problem at Half Moon Bay, Heysham. Meet at Half Moon Bay car park. In conjunction with Morecambe & Heysham Soroptimists Gloves, suitable clothing and footwear are required.
Contact Jo Kaye on 01524 581431 for further details about date and time.

SMALL MAMMAL EVENT at Heysham Nature Reserve - Saturday 22nd September at 8 am - noon
Come along and help identify the small mammals that live within the nature reserve, learn about different species of mammals and how amazing they are. Meet at Heysham NR classroom, Moneyclose Lane, adjacent to Power Station Heysham LA3 2UW. SD406598. Refreshments provided. Booking Essential.
For information and to book as places are limited contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and egarston@lancswt.org.uk. Donations welcome for ongoing monitoring work by Liverpool Museum. Visit www.lancswt.org.uk for What’s On.