SOMERSET Wildlife Trust is running events during April and May in the local area, as follows:-
Celebrating Naturally Healthy Month
Wednesday 26 April – Wednesday 31 May
This May will once again be known as Naturally Healthy Month, as Active Devon and Public Health in Somerset coordinate its Naturally Healthy Campaign on behalf of the Devon and Somerset Local Nature Partnership.
During May there will be a wide range of activities and chances to celebrate your local ‘wild’ outdoor spaces, landscapes and environments and improve your sense of health and wellbeing with a great series of planned events. There will be something for people of all ages and abilities; from nature art and outdoor volunteering, to wildlife and singing walks – with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals who are less physically active, suffer with mental health issues or who feel isolated. To find out more and to download a copy of the events plan, please go to www.somersetwildlife.org/events
The Wildlife of Cadgwith Cove & The Lizard
Thursday 27/04/2017 7.30-9.00pm
Tony House will give a lively talk, with videos, about the wildlife of these wonderful Cornish habitats including Sun-Fish, Kestrels, Choughs, Little Auks, Adders, Peregrines, Dragonflies and Otters. Meet at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Park Road, Frome, BA11 1EU, ST774478. Cost Adults £2.50 Children and Students £1.00
Magnificent Meadows Conservation Work Day
Thursday 04/05/2017, 10.30am-4pm
Join the Magnificent Meadows Conservation Volunteers for a day of dry-stone walling at Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Cooks Fields Nature Reserve. No experience is required as full training will be given; just bring a packed lunch and plenty of enthusiasm! Meet at Cooks Fields Nature Reserve, Mendips. For more information about the location please go to www.somersetwildlife.org/reserves and to find out more about the day please contact Pippa Rayner on pippa. rayner@somersetwildlife.org or call 01823 652472
Longbridge Deverill, Southleigh Wood & Sutton Veny Walk
Saturday 06/05/2017 10.00am-1.00pm
A fascinating walk with Jim Rosser through mixed woodland and farmland in the Spring, visiting the ruins of St Leonard’s Church in Sutton Veny to see ancient Yew trees. Meet in Longbridge Deverill on the minor road south of the cross-roads (BA12 7DL), ST873409. Cost Adults £2.50, Children and Students £1.00
Bat Walk around Vallis Vale
Friday 19/05/2017 8.15-9.00pm
A wonderful night-time walk, led by Adel Avery from the Somerset Bat Group, around Vallis Vale
(SSSI) to listen and look out for bats, as part of SWT’s celebration of Naturally Healthy Month. Mells is one of the best areas in the country to hear Greater Horseshoes. Meet at Edford, Mells. For more information and to book contact Lila Morris lila. morris@somersetwildlife. org or 01823 652474. Free event, donations welcome
Miller’s House: A Somerset Wildlife Garden
Saturday 27/05/2017 11.00am-4.00pm
If you would like to see a beautiful wildlife pond then come to the Miller’s House. This atmospheric mill pond provided a way of life in years gone by and now it is a stunning place full of dragonflies and wildflowers. Wander along the wild paddock at the bottom of the garden from the leat to Nunney Brook and enjoy the aptly named “Butterfly bank”, an amazing ridge covered in wildflowers and grasses. Meet at The Miller’s House, Horn Street, Nunney, BA11 4NP. For more information contact Emma Jones emma.jones@somerset wildlife.org. Cost Adults £4.00, Children Free
Bath & West Show
Wednesday-Saturday 30/05-03/06/2017 10.00am-6.00pm
Pop in to say hello if you’re at the show this year – our Save Our Magnificent Meadows team will be in the horticulture section with fun activities and talking all things meadows and wildlife gardening! Meet at The Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN.Bath and West Show ticket(s) required.
