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Use the events calendar above or the menu links to find your event. |
We believe there is no better way to learn about wildlife than to experience it first hand. Our events are open to everyone and our event leaders love to share their enthusiasm for Gloucestershire’s landscape and wildlife. |
Come to a talk, join us for a walk around a nature reserve and spot wild flowers, glow worms or bats; learn a new skill at one of our hurdle-making or dry stone walling workshops. |
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| Moth Watching | | Friday Sep 10th | 20:00 | | Come and join us for an evening of moth trapping in this beautiful woodland with local expert Mike Bradley and see what turns up in the lamp light. An event suitable for adults and children aged 11 and over.... |
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| Bushcraft: Fire and Knife Handling | | Saturday Sep 11th | 10:00 to 16:00 | | An in depth look at methods of fire lighting including fire by friction, different types of fire lays and when and why to use them. Learning safe, practical knife use and the maintainance of this essential bush craft tool, we will aim to produce a practical craft item.
Aimed at adults and children over 12 (under 16s must be accompanied), each weekend course costs £105 for two days.
Weekend courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm and include food. Details will be sent on booking, including kit lists and directions.
Woodland World is donating £10 from every weekend bushcraft course to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
To book your place on these popular bushcraft events, please telephone 01452 383333.... |
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| Slad Valley Walk (part of Stroud Walking Festival) | | Saturday Sep 11th | 10:30 | | Join us for a guided walk through Laurie Lee country as part of Stroud Walking Festival. Walk is strenuous and steep in places. Phone for a free walk leaflet which gives more details.... |
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| Walmore Common – Then and Now, an illustrated talk by Colin Evers | | Friday Sep 17th | 19:30 | | An illustrated talk by Colin Evers. Colin is one of the Trustees of Walmore Common, which is the most important internationally and nationally designated wetland site in Gloucestershire. Within its boundaries and the area surrounding it are an SPA and two SSSIs. The history of the site from prehistoric times, its current key features, how it came to be of such conservation importance, and some of the fauna and flora that inhabit or visit the site will be the main features of the talk. For further details please contact Philip Mugridge on 01594 510384.... |
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| Fungus Foray at Lower Woods | | Saturday Sep 18th | | This event will be led by Dave Shorten of the Cotswold Fungus Group.
The foray will last up to 2 hours. Do bring a knife and basket to collect fungi for identification by the leaders, which will enable us to add to the Reserve's list of species. However with the benefit of such expert leaders, the aim of this event is primarily educational - not for collecting or private consumption.
Bring books too if you like, and wear suitable footwear and clothing. Boots may be useful, as paths can be very uneven.
There are 2 sessions, one at 10:30 am, and one at 2pm.... |
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| Wildlife Watch: Explorers Challenge | | Saturday Sep 18th | 19:00 to 22:00 | | Back by popular demand but with an exciting twist this year – we will be exploring in the dark! Details are secret, but you will look for clues, get muddy, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to find the hidden treasure. Details sent to parents in advance, booking essential.... |
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| Fungi Walk in the Forest of Dean | | Saturday Sep 18th | 14:00 to 16:00 | | This walk is to be held at Wenchford Picnic Area near Blakeney. The grid reference is:SO654080.
The event leader is Keith Davies from the Forest of Dean Fungi Group. ... |
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| Wildlife Watch: Nightwalk | | Friday Sep 24th | 19:30 | | Experience Greystones Farm Nature Reserve as the sun sets, and help us search for creatures of the night such as owls, bats and moths.
A walk for families with children aged 8+.
Bring a torch and suitable clothing/footwear.
**RESCHEDULED FROM 17 SEPTEMBER**... |
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| Bushcraft: Water, Plant ID , Shelter Building and Back Country Cooking | | Saturday Sep 25th | 10:00 to 16:00 | | Make a pit oven and bake bush oven bread, make bannick cordage, and learn how to find filter and purify water. Construct your own shelter using woodland materials and learn to identify some of our common plants and trees and their uses to make cordage.
Aimed at adults and children over 12 (under 16s must be accompanied), each weekend course costs £105 for two days.
Weekend courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm and include food. Details will be sent on booking, including kit lists and directions.
Woodland World is donating £10 from every weekend bushcraft course to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
To book your place on these popular bushcraft events, please telephone 01452 383333.... |
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| Specialist Fungus Foray at Arle Grove (nr Cheltenham) | | Saturday Sep 25th | 14:00 to 16:00 | | This event will be led by Dave Shorten of the Cotswold Fungus Group. It is intended for people with a specialist interest in fungi, e.g. ecologists, volunteers, and interested locals, not for gastronomes.
The foray will last up to 2 hours. Do bring a knife and basket to collect fungi for identification by the leaders, which will enable us to add to the Reserve's list of species. Bring books too if you like, and wear suitable footwear and clothing. Boots may be useful, as paths can be very uneven. ... |
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| Wildlife Watch: Dormouse Safari - Fully Booked | | Sunday Sep 26th | 13:00 | | Come and meet the secretive small mammals of Midger Nature Reserve – hopefully some dormice too! Learn about their tracks, habits and field signs. This event is intended for families, but interested adults would be very welcome.... |
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