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Friday, June 13th 2008
A Moth Night at the Centre.

Summer Family Discovery Days
Throughout the Summer holidays.

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Looking for outdoor action this half-term?
Why not come and join us for a fun-filled day at the Woodland Education Centre?

	Monday, 26th May 2008 Shelter Building & Woodland Exploration and Discovery Tracks and signs, skeletons and wildlife discovery.
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	Wednesday, 28th May 2008 Get wet and wild exploring the amazing variety of life in all kinds of freshwater at the Centre.

Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Bring a picnic lunch and refreshments with you
and wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Lucy Morton, the Trust's Community Officer, 
on 01404 831881 (Monday - Wednesdays) or by email: offwell5@aol.com for more information.

Lucy will meet people in Offwell Village Hall car park (directions here) at 11 am.

If you like what you see and enjoy your day with us, why not come back again and join us in helping to care for the wonderful wildlife on our doorsteps? We are seeking volunteers of all descriptions and interests to take action! Help us to find out more about the wildlife at the Centre and/or carry out practical tasks to help promote a wealth of species.

No matter what your age or ability, you can do something to help!

There will also be more Family Discovery Days running throughout the Summer Holidays (see below).

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The night is alive with beautiful and weird creatures unseen by day. Why not come and explore a different night-time world and join in the excitement of finding out which creatures will be drawn to the light on this occasion. While the majority will be moths of all shapes, sizes and colours, other night-flying insects are often also drawn to the light.

The individuals find their way into a box, allowing us to catch and look at them, before releasing them to continue on their way unharmed. This event is not just for moth experts (although it will be led by Barry Henwood, who is an expert from Butterfly Conservation). Children are welcome (but do bear in mind that it is likely to be a late night because of the light summer evenings). No experience is necessary, just interest and enthusiasm!

Moth trapping events take place in the dark and there are a few things that you will need to bring so that you have a safe and comfortable evening.

• A torch (don’t forget to check the batteries are not running low).

• Warm clothing (even if it is a hot day, it can get chilly after dark).

• Suitable footwear (please ask if you are unsure what is suitable for a particular event).

• Something to drink and perhaps a snack to eat.

• Insect repellent (may be useful as mosquitoes can be a pest sometimes).

• Dark glasses (you may wish to bring these as the light from the moth traps is very bright).

Please try to arrive at the advertised time, take care of your own personal safety and listen to the short introductory briefing by the event organiser, about any hazards in the area such as electric cables, slippery paths etc. Children are most welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 16. If you have any queries before the event please contact

Contact Lucy Morton, the Trust's Community Officer,  on 01404 831881 (Monday - Wednesdays)
or by email: offwell5@aol.com for more information.

Meet Lucy in Offwell Village Hall car park at 9 pm, to walk down to the Log Cabin at the Woodland Education for 9.30 pm.

Find out more about moths here.

Family Discovery Days Summer 2008 FREE!

Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Bring a picnic lunch and refreshments with you
and wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes.

Time
11 am - 3.00 pm, unless otherwise specified.

The theme for the activities on each Summer Discovery Day will be posted nearer the time.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Lucy Morton, the Trust's Community Officer, 
on 01404 831881 (Monday - Wednesdays) or by email: offwell5@aol.com for more information.