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  • National Bat Monitoring Programme

    Thursday 20th June 2013 @ Leicestershire & Rutland Bat Group Event -Bridge Street, Barrow on Soar Group Event -

    National Bat Monitoring Programme Waterways Survey Training Event.  This event will introduce people to the survey technique and should last about one hour.  Meet on the bridge over the river soar, Bridge Street, Barrow-on-Soar.   For further details and to ...

  • Badger Watches at Holwell Nature Reserve

    Friday 21st June 2013 @ Holwell Nature Reserve

    Enjoy an evening watching the badgers with the Trust's badgermen Ralph or George. Booking essential.  Contact Relph on 01664 854043 or e mail [email protected] to book your place.  £4pp towards the badgers favourite treat of peanuts can be paid on ...

  • Visit to Bardon Hill

    Friday 21st June 2013 @ North West Group Event - Bardon Hill

    Join the Group for a walk at this Living Landscape site.  Meet in the lay by on A511 near Bardon Chapel. Contact David Maltby on 01530 222934 or Jim Footit on 01530 262389.

  • Bats & Glow-Worms Discovery Walk FULLY BOOKED

    Friday 21st June 2013 @ Charnwood Lodge NNR

    Enjoy an evening walk with Conservation Officer Nathalie Cossa to detect different species of bat and be amazed by the female glow-worms display to attract a mate. Booking essential, places limited to 10 min and 20 max.  Contact the Trust ...

  • Beginners Discovery Birdwalk

    Saturday 29th June 2013 @ Cossington Meadow Nature Reserve

    What's that bird?  If you can't tell a dunnock from a sparrow or a teal from a tufted duck, this guided walk led by Conservation Officer Chris Hill, is for you.   Booking essential, places limited to 10 min and ...

  • Holwell Nature Reserves Open Day

    Sunday 30th June 2013 @ Melton Local Group Event - Holwell Nature Reserve

    Enjoy the butterflies and flowers, and take a labelled guided walk to explore the reserves' range of habitats. Feel free to turn up anytime from 11am.  Families and non-members welcome. Plus ticket tombola stall, refreshments, and possibly a bodger lathe ...

  • Guided Walk at Brentingby Hall Farm

    Sunday 30th June 2013 @ Rutland Local Group Event - Brentingby Hall Farm

    Walk around this 300 acre farm with Julia Hawley.  Much of the land is in the river Eye flood plain (a SSSI), and the grassland is probably unploughed since the medieval age.  Areas of the farm are Local Wildlife Sites ...

July 2013 Back to top

  • Bats & Glow-Worms Discovery Walk

    Friday 5th July 2013 @ Ketton & Ketton quarry Nature Reserve

    Search for different species of bats in the village, then enjoy the fascinating light display by female glow-worms at the old quarry on this evening walk with Trust Conservation Officer Jenny Harris. Booking essential, places limited to 10 min and ...

  • Butterflies for Beginners

    Saturday 6th July 2013 @ North West Group Event - Cloud Wood Nature Reserve

    Join the Group for a walk at this lovely Trust woodland nature reserve to learn about the butterflies you can find there.  Meet in the lay by near Cloud Wood Nature Reserve.  See www.lrwt.org.uk or your Nature Reserves Guide for ...

  • Bioblitz at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

    Saturday 6th July 2013 @ Rutland Water Nature Reserve

    Can the total from last years successful inaugural event be beaten.  The aim is simple: record as many species in 24 hours!  A totalizer will keep track of the species list, and there will be guided walks and demonstrations pllus ...

  • Braunstone Wildlife Watch Group - Stream Walk

    Sunday 7th July 2013 @ Braunstone Town Civic Centre

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Braunstone Civic Centre on 0116 289 9270. Wildlife Watch groups are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Brocks Hill Green Wedge Wildlife Watch Group - Creepy Crawlies

    Saturday 13th July 2013 @ Brocks Hill Country Park

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Brocks Hill Environment Centre on 0116 257 2888 Wildlife Watch groups are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Visit to Attenborough Nature Reserve

    Saturday 20th July 2013 @ North West Group Event - Attenborough Nature Reserve

    Join the Group for a walk at this Erewash Valley site.  Meet at cafe drawbridge near main car park. Contact David Maltby on 01530  222934 or Jim Footit on 01530  262389.

August 2013 Back to top

  • Brocks Hill Green Wedge Wildlife Watch Group - Den Building

    Saturday 10th August 2013 @ Brocks Hill Country Park

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Brocks Hill Environment Centre on 0116 257 2888 Wildlife Watch groups are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Walk at Charnwood Water, Loughborough

    Thursday 15th August 2013 @ Leicestershire & Rutland Bat Group event - charnwood water

    A walk on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council.  Meet in the car park.  for details contact Karen or Karl on 01509 568950.

  • British Birdwatching Fair

    Friday 16th August 2013 @ Rutland Water Nature Reserve

    This year's British Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water Nature Reserve will be bigger and better than ever for its 25th anniversary year.  It is the event of the year if you are into birds and wildlife.  Birdfair is organised by ...

September 2013 Back to top

  • Braunstone Wildlife Watch Group - Summer fruits

    Sunday 1st September 2013 @ Braunstone Town Civic Centre

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Braunstone Civic Centre on 0116 289 9270. Wildlife Watch groups are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Rutland Water Wildlife Watch Activities - Harvestmen and web-makers

    Sunday 8th September 2013 @ Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Egleton

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre on on 01572  770 651 or email [email protected]  Wildlife Watch Activities are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Brocks Hill Green Wedge Wildlife Watch Group - Bat Walk

    Friday 13th September 2013 @ Aylestone Meadows

    Free to attend but booking is essential, call Brocks Hill Environment Centre on 0116 257 2888 Wildlife Watch groups are suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.