Sunday 7th February
Cleaver Heath Workday
Meet Oldfield Road, Heswall at 10 a.m.
Stout
footwear and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch
if staying for the whole session, which ends between 3pm and 4pm. Further details
and directions from Mike Maher, email Mike
Friday 12th February
Kathryn Turner: “The Irish Sea -
Room B, Heswall Hall. 7.30 p.m.
Dr Kathryn Turner is the North West Wildlife Trusts
Irish Sea Advocacy Officer. Her role is to assess the species and habitats of the
Irish Sea and to help the Trusts act to maximise the protection given to our marine
life. Kathryn is a graduate of Aberdeen, Fordham (New York) and Sheffield universities
and has worked in conservation both under government and NGO auspices for the last
20 years; she came to us from the Fylde Coast Marine Life Project which she set up
and ran for ten years. Her collie Jake loves all the beach walks but doesn't like
sharing the car-
Sunday 14th February
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday Meet at 9.30 a.m.
Stout footwear
and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch if staying
for the whole day. Further details and directions from Paul Loughnane, e-
Sunday 7th March
Cleaver Heath Workday
Meet Oldfield Road, Heswall at 10 a.m.
Stout
footwear and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch
if staying for the whole session, which ends between 3pm and 4pm. Further details
and directions from Mike Maher, email Mike
Friday 12th March
Ted Brabin: “Bees and Bee-
Room B, Heswall Hall. 7.30 p.m.
Ted is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local speaker. He has degrees in Biology and spent 25 years as a police officer, which, he says, naturally follow!
Sunday 14th March
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday Meet at 9.30 a.m.
Stout footwear
and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch if staying
for the whole day. Further details and directions from Paul Loughnane, e-
Friday April 9th
Nic Harding: Basically Bats.
Room B, Heswall Hall. 7.30 p.m.
Nic is the Ranger for Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Bidston Hill and Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm. Bats are one of his particular interests, and he will be giving an illustrated presentation of those in Britain and in some other parts of Europe.
Sunday 11th April
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday Meet at 9.30 a.m.
Stout footwear
and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch if staying
for the whole day. Further details and directions from Paul Loughnane, e-
Saturday April 24th
Expedition to Tom’s Paddock, Foxes Wood and Thornton Wood. Join members of Wirral Wildlife on a guided walk round some of the Trust’s reserves around Upper Dibbinsdale. We meet at 2 pm on Thornton Common Road beside the motorway bridge (Grid Ref: SJ328813) Limited parking; car–share if possible. The walk involves crossing the Clatter Brook so Wellington boots are advisable. Details: Paul Loughnane, telephone 0151 645 8937.
Saturday May 15th
Garden Event for members and friends at Caldy. 2pm – 4pm.
Bring & Buy, sale of Trust goods, plant stall and raffle in the home of a Trust member. Admission 50p including refreshments. Details and location: telephone 0151 625 5570.
Sunday May 23rd
Wirral Coastal Walk.
An opportunity for active members and friends to support wildlife by obtaining sponsorship and completing all or part of the walk.
Details: www.wirralcoastalwalk.org.uk
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