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Upcoming
Events
FREE! 
Family Discovery Days
Monday, May 26th 2008
Wednesday, May 28th 2008
at the Woodland Education Centre, Offwell.Friday,
June 13th 2008
A Moth Night at the Centre.
Summer Family Discovery Days
Throughout the Summer holidays.
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FREE!
Family Discovery Days
11 am - 3.00 pmLooking for outdoor action this
half-term?
Why not come and join us for a fun-filled day at the Woodland Education Centre?
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Monday, 26th May 2008
Shelter Building
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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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Friday, June 13th 2008
A Moth Night at the Centre.
9 pm onwards.
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.
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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
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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 (dont 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.
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Family
Discovery Days
Summer 2008
FREE! |
| DATES |
| Wednesday, 30th July |
| Wednesday, 6th August |
| Saturday, 9th August |
| Wednesday, 13th August |
| Wednesday, 20th August |
| Wednesday 27th August |
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. |
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