www.rspb.org.uk/groups/kirkbyinashfield
Non Wildlife Explorer members are welcome at all our events. Although the majority of our activities are aimed at 8 to 12 years olds, under 8′s are welcome but must be accompanied throughout by an adult. All our Leaders have been CRB checked and approved by the RSPB, there are First Aiders present at every meeting and all activities are fully risk assessed. Please note some of our meetings involve outdoor activities so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
March 2010
Sun
28
Wildlife Explorers Nesting Birds and Eggs. Indoor /Outdoor meeting
Location: Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire
NG17 2PL (Google map)
Today marks the start of British Summertime, we are all ready to enjoy the sunshine after a long winter. Our meeting will have the theme of nesting birds and eggs. There will be fun, educational activities and games relating to this. Does anybody like chocolate eggs? The winner to give the group a name will be announced and a prize awarded.
Time: 10am
Price: £1.50 for W-ex members, £2.00 for non members
Telephone: 07981 304097
E-mail: davidsommerville@live.co.uk
April 2010
Sun
25
RSPB Wildlife Explorers Indoor/Outdoor meeting – Pond Lifecycles
This months meeting has a theme of pond lifecycles. Learn about this amazing wildlife habitat and its many wonderful creatures. The air should be full of the sound of birdsong, how many can you identify? Use binoculars to spot as many birds as you can. There will be games to play and other fun, educational activities. Come along and don’t forget to tell your friends.
Time: 10am
Price: £1.50 for W-ex members, £2.00 for non members
Telephone: 07981 304097
E-mail: davidsommerville@live.co.uk
May 2010
Sun
30
RSPB Wildlife Explorers Outdoor meeting: Migration
Location: Pleasley Pit Country Park, Pit Lane, Pleasley. Off Chesterfield Road North (A617) Meet on site in the car park.
NG19 7PH (Google map)
The theme for this meeting will be migration. It’s not only birds that migrate! How many other creatures can you think of that migrate? Butterflies are one. Migration will be in full swing with birds visiting these shores from Africa and many other countries by the time we have this meeting. We will be visiting Pleasley Pit Country Park where we hope to see birds like Swifts, swallows and skylarks to name just a few. The group leader from the Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group will be telling the children about the wildlife to be seen at this site.
Time: 10am
Price: £1.50 for W-ex members, £2.00 for non members
Telephone: 07981 304097
E-mail: davidsommerville@live.co.uk
June 2010
Sun
27
RSPB Wildlife Explorers Outdoor Meeting: Camouflage (please note later start time )
Location: Strawberry Hill Heath SSSI (near Rainworth)
NG18 3RT (Google map)
This outdoor meeting will see the group exploring Strawberry Hill Heath ( near Rainworth ) This heathland and woods is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). We will be looking out for camouflaged wildlife, like the cryptically camouflaged woodcock and nightjar, it’s an excellent place to see these birds along with a host of other wildlife. This trip will be an afternoon start with an early evening finish. Meet in Tesco’s car park Jubileeway South, Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield.
Time: 4pm-6pm
Price: £1.50 for W-ex members, £2.00 for non members
Telephone: 07981 304097
E-mail: davidsommerville@live.co.uk
July 2010
Sun
25
RSPB Wildlife Explorers Outdoor meeting: Marine
Location: Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Reservoir car park just off the A38/A617 junction. Meet on site by the Strawberry Fayre Cafe.
NG17 5LA (Google map)
This meeting will be held at Kingsmill Reservoir, the theme will be Marine wildlife. Fun activities will relate to the Wildlife Explorers current campaign called: Are you on the Seas side? Have you been on holiday to the sea side recently? We would love to know what wildlife you saw, maybe you have been rock pooling, or have you been on a boat trip at sea where you saw some marine wildlife?
Time: 10am
Price: £1.50 for W-ex members, £2.00 for non members
Telephone: 07981 304097
E-mail: davidsommerville@live.co.uk