Starting at 10.30am – see below for Meeting Points
Walk One – Sunday 20th July
Walk Two – Sunday 3rd August
Sturdy walking boots or shoes recommended and otherwise dress for the weather on the day.
There are no steep hills or anything too difficult on these walks, but the path surfaces and vegetation do vary in different places. Part of the purpose of the walks will be to see where improvements to the paths would be good. As we go, we will also note features of interest, record interesting wildlife sightings and so on.
Things to bring: drinking water; picnic lunch; sit mat & binoculars may be good; sun block if necessary. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Well-behaved dogs welcome.
2-4pm at Stanley Village Hall
This free event is part of the Stanley Biodiversity Village Project and Jan’s “Fragile” Art and Ecology Project and we’d love to see you there. No experience needed, just love of nature, arty activities and a curiosity about the wildlife in the place we all call home.
Weather-permitting, Jan will have been out the night before and light-trapped some moths in a flowery garden in Stanley. We will be able to look at them close-up in the collection pots, see their beautiful and diverse markings, learn about moth life cycles and then identify them with Jan’s help before she releases them back that evening to where they were caught. Mothy art galore to enjoy too – learn how to make a moth-themed paper flexigon and marvel at Jan’s handmade giant Emperor Moth rag rug.
Suitable for anyone age 8 and older – children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
There are 10 places available, so book yours now here.
Proposed activities include:
All living moths attending the workshop will be photographed, recorded and returned home within 24hrs and all materials supplied, no art or moths experience needed!
A fun, FREE event for children AND ADULTS THIS TIME with Wee Adventures
Book your places here
Please be at Taymount Wood car park 15 minutes before the session to allow for parking and walking up the main forest track to the event site.
Even though it’s August, depending on the weather, be prepared (children and adults) to get muddy and
wet and dress accordingly! Hooded waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, warm hats or sun hats, trainers, walking boots or wellies are essential.
Bring a rucksack/bag for spare layers, water, sunscreen, personal medication etc.
Juice and water will be available for all but please bring your own snacks and warm drinks if wished.
Please email WSWG or Sarah if you have any other questions about the event.
An easy way for you to record the wildlife and plants you see whilst walking, running, cycling or chilling in the woods.
Please see the website for further information and advice on how to enter a casual record or records. By doing this you will help us gain a better understanding of the wildlife and plants to be found in the woods.
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