Sussex Wildlife Trust Events - June - August 2010

Enjoy a fantastic, free family day out at this year’s Springwatch Festival organised by Brighton and Hove City Council and the Sussex Wildlife Trust. It’s the perfect chance to find out more about the local wildlife that lives in the City, on the downs, in our woodlands and the huge variety of aquatic creatures that live in our seas, rivers and rock pools.

With plenty of hands-on nature based activities for all ages, there will also be sheep shearing displays, traditional woodcraft demonstrations and a special area demonstrating how to create a wildlife haven in your own garden or greenspace.

To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 there’s also the chance to take part in BIOBLITZ and join local wildlife experts in finding and identifying as many wildlife species as possible during one day in Stanmer Park.

Local produce will also be available in the food market alongside local entertainment and a programme of wildlife talks in Stanmer House.

Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Public Transport Details:

Trains to Falmer from Eastbourne and Brighton. Half a mile walk to Stanmer House.

Bus 78 Brighton-Stanmer Park with additional bus services available from Brighton.

Free bike park - £5 parking per vehicle

Sunday 4 July 10:30

Walk on the Wild Side

A free event for 10 – 18 year olds, organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Youth Council.

Come and discover the landscape and wildlife of the spectacular South Downs. Join us on one of three walks taking place across the county, each about five miles long. Find out why the Downs are so special, get involved with some practical activities and enjoy a special celebration at the finish.

Choose your walk to start at Amberley (West Sussex), near Brighton (Central Sussex) or at Seven Sisters (East Sussex).

Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Free event but donations appreciated.

For further details and registration see www.sussexwt.org.uk and click on ‘Events’

Saturday 10 July 19:30-22:00

Musical Magic at the Mill

An evening of musical magic inspired by the natural world with Sussex Wildlife Trust. Enjoy a summer’s evening stroll around Woods Mill nature reserve listening to musicians and singers along the way. The walk includes superb views towards the South Downs and finishes up by weaving a magical path through a candlelit woodland. The event is subject to suitable weather as all the performances are outside. Disabled toilets and partial wheelchair access. Sorry no dogs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact on day of event 07884 494982.

Members/children/concessions £8

Non-members £11

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

Saturday 24 July 13:00-16:00

The Wonders of Ebernoe – Wildlife Watch Roadshow

Come and find out why Ebernoe Common National Nature Reserve is such a wonderful place for wildlife with Sussex Wildlife Trust. Count butterflies, and learn about wild flowers, minibeasts and other creatures. Guided walks starting at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. Meet at Ebernoe Church Car Park, Streel’s Lane, Ebernoe near Petworth. Grid Map Ref: SU 975278. Sorry no dogs. No disabled access. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations appreciated. Contact on the day of the event 07742 409940. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

Throughout the summer the Sussex Wildlife Trust is running holiday activity programmes for children at Woods Mill, Henfield.

Suitable for 6-11 year olds. Children do not have to be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing/footwear and sun protection for the weather conditions.

Members: £9 per session

Non-members: £12 per session

Booking essential. Please ring Filma Dyer on 01273 497561

Woods Mill, Henfield

Tuesday 27 July 10:30-14:30

Bugs and Beasties Art

Walk through the woods on the reserve looking at natural colours and shapes, make a giant sculpture in the woods and produce your own work of art from natural materials to take home. Toilets and disabled toilets. All weather paths.

Tuesday 3 August 10:30-14:30

Bugs and Beasties

Hunt for minibeasts in the undergrowth and in the pond. Explore how they move, feed and are adapted for survival. Make a weird and wonderful beastie of your own to take home. Toilets and disabled toilets. All weather paths.

Tuesday 10 August 10:30-14:30

Bugs and Beasties – Plant Suckers

Find out what a plant needs to grow, investigate the wonders of the vegetable plot and make some jewellery from natural materials to take home. Toilets and disabled toilets. All weather paths.

Tuesday 17 August 10:30-14:30

Bugs and Beasties in Colour

For nature colour matters, whether you are a bright red lady bird or a speckled brown sparrow. Investigate how wildlife uses colour and make your own colourful creature. Toilets and disabled toilets. All weather paths.

Thursday 12 August 19:30-21:30

An Evening with Bats

Find out about the bats of Sussex, followed by a walk around Woods Mill nature reserve, listening out for nightingales and to see and hear bats feeding over the lake with Sussex Wildlife Trust. Begins with short introductory session. Please bring a small torch. Contact on the day of the event 07919 577860.

Members/concessions £8

Non-members £10

Booking essential please ring 01273 497561

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