WILDWATCH! - BIRDS AT HOLYWELL ORCHARD, CAM :

During the spring and summer, we'll be visiting Holywell Orchard every 2 months to record what birds are thriving and surviving thanks to this traditional old orchard. Local bird expert, Ray Sherman, will be leading these visits and sharing his knowledge.  Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Ray Sherman,

SVP volunteer,

01453 549648

BIRDWATCH AT HAMWELL LEAZE, CASHES GREEN, STROUD :

Bird identification course run by SVP volunteer, Barbara Wood, which will concentrate on spring arrivals.  Please bring binoculas if possible.

FREE but donations welcome.

10am to

12 noon

CANCELLED - HEDGEROW SURVEY TRAINING

POND SURVEY IN CAINSCROSS :

It's not too late to take part in this year's survey if you have a pond in Cainscross.  We started this survey last year to get a better picture of the network of ponds where wetland wildlife can flourish.  If you'd like to join in, please phone or call in to get a copy of the survey form and a FREE A3 colour pond poster.

BLUEBELL WALK IN RANDWICK WOODS :

Feast your eyes on the amazing display of blluebell carpets, coupled with the lovely smell of wild garlic.  Please wear walking boots and waterproofs if necessary.

FREE but donations welcome.

BADGER SETT VISIT:

The first of three visits to the famous badger sett with Tony Dean. Numbers are limited so booking essential. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Helen Dallow,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 872276

POND SURVEY IN CAINSCROSS:

It's not too late to join in with the Cainscross parish pond survey. We started this survey last year to get a better picture of the network of ponds where wetland wildlife can flourish. If you'd like to join in, please phone or call in to get a copy of the survey form and a FREE A3 colour pond poster.

BUTTERFLY WALK, DANEWAY, STROUD:

Come to the nature reserve where there is a rich butterfly population, including the Large Blue which was recently reintroduced. Site unsuitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or those with a mobility problem

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Jenny Slater,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 750251

FENCE REPLACEMENT AT STRATFORD MILL:

Come and help us repair the ravages of last year's floods. We've moved most of the rubbish but need to replace the wooden fence. If you fancy a spot of digging then come along. Wear old clothes and stout boots, tools will be provided

FREE but donations welcome.

Ivi at SVP

01453 753358

POND DIPPING AT CAINSCROSS:

Are you thinking of digging a pond, or do you already have one?  Then come along and learn how to make your pond a haven for wildlife and how to identify what lives there. Limited numbers so booking essential. Suitable for all ages.

FREE but donations welcome.

Ivi at SVP

01453 753358

HABITAT WORKSHOP, RACKLEAZE WETLAND, CAM:

Come along and help with the ongoing maintentenance of this wetland site and survey the sucess of our management regime. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear and a packed lunch.

FREE but donations welcome.

WILDFLOWER PLANTING AT SUMMER CRESCENT, STROUD:

Help create a new spring and summer meadow in this pocket sized park. Please bring your own spade and wear suitable footwear.

FREE but donations welcome.

Ivi at SVP

01453 753358

THE FLOWERS OF SELSLEY COMMON, STROUD:

Take a stroll across this wonderful common land and learn from the expert guides about the flora that exists under our feet. Ground not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Barbara Wood,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 887805

BADGER SETT VISIT:

The second of three visits to the famous badger sett with Tony Dean. Numbers are limited so booking essential. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Helen Dallow,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 872276

WILDWATCH - INSECTS AT HOLYWELL ORCHARD CAM:

Another survey to build up the picture of what we are creating at this green jewel in an urban setting. Learn how to identify the insects that we trap.

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Denise Gibbons,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 731108

THE MEDICINAL PROPERTY OF PLANTS:

Take a walk with an apothecary and learn the theraputic value of many of our common wildflowers. Numbers are limited so booking essential.

Cost : £5.50/adult & £4.50/child, or £4.50/adult & £3.50/child for SVP Friends

Caroline Aistrop

at SVP

01453 753358

WILDWATCH - BIRDS AT HOLYWELL ORCHARD CAM:

The second of our visits to record what birds are thriving at this wonderful old orchard. Learn with the local expert, Ray Sherman, who will be leading this survey.

Cost : £3/adult & £2/child, or £2/adult & £1/child for SVP Friends

Ray Sherman,

SVP Volunteer,

01453 549648