| Thursday, February 04 |
| | Members slide, print and digital evening |
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Haxey Methodist Church Hall, Low Street, Haxey |
| 7.30pm |
| With the Isle of Axholme Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 04 |
| | Bees and Beekeeping |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Fred Parker.
With the Spilsby Area Group |
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| Saturday, February 06 |
| | Introduction to Coppicing - FULLY BOOKED |
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Waters’ Edge Country Park |
| 10am - 4pm |
| Learn about the ancient art of coppicing: it has shaped our native woodlands and provided woodcraft materials for centuries. Tools, safety equipment, full training and Certificate of Attendance provided. Refreshments available, bring a packed lunch.
Book 01652 637055
£25 |
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| Sunday, February 07 |
| | Introduction to Hedgelaying - FULLY BOOKED |
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Waters’ Edge Country Park |
| 10am - 4pm |
| Learn about the art of hedge-laying: vital for the health of our native hedgerows.
Tools, safety equipment, full training and Certificate of Attendance provided.
Refreshments available, bring a packed lunch.
£25 |
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| Monday, February 08 |
| | Farming and Wildlife |
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Grimsby Town Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Chris Dowse
With the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group |
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| Monday, February 08 |
| | Farming and Wildlife in Australia |
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Sleaford High School |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Roger Wardle.
With the Sleaford Area Group. |
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| Tuesday, February 09 |
| | Nature reserves of the Woodhall Spa area |
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Pinchbeck Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| Illustrated talk by Dave Bromwich.
With the South Holland Area Group |
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| Tuesday, February 09 |
| | Life in the Wash |
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Walesby Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Geof Lee.
With the Market Rasen Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 11 |
| | Wildlife and spring flowers of South Africa |
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St Hugh’s Church Hall, Ashby Rd, Scunthorpe |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Wayne Gillatt.
With the Scunthorpe and Brigg Area Group. |
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| Friday, February 12 |
| | California – flora of contrasts |
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Half Moon Hotel, West St, Alford |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Phil and Gwen Phillips.
With the Alford and Mablethorpe Area Group |
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| Friday, February 12 |
| | Willow Growing and Basket Making in Lincs & Notts |
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Centenary Methodist Church Hall, Thorold St Boston |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Rodney Cousins.
With the Boston Area Group |
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| Friday, February 12 |
| | Life in Lincolnshire Rivers |
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Barkston and Syston Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Richard Chadd
With the Grantham Area Group |
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| Tuesday, February 16 |
| | Bird Boxes & Bird Cakes |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Help the birds by building them a nest box and providing much needed food in the late winter months.
Book 01652 637055
£6 (including a bird box) |
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| Tuesday, February 16 |
| | Kids Gang: Rocking Rocks! |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Explore the mysteries of the past: discover clues about dinosaurs and life before humans, hidden within the rocks of Lincolnshire.
Book 01754 898057
£2.50 |
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| Tuesday, February 16 |
| | Bird Box Making |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| Anytime from 10am-12noon |
| Have a go at building your own bird box.
Reserve your bird box: 01522 696926
£6 per box |
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| Wednesday, February 17 |
| | Build a Bird Box Day |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 11am - 3pm |
| Build your own bird box. Drop in event, no need to book.
£6 per box |
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| Wednesday, February 17 |
| | History of the Witham |
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Banovallum House, Horncastle |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by James Rackham.
With the Horncastle and Woodhall Spa Area Group |
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| Wednesday, February 17 |
| | Whisby Nature Park, wildlife and management |
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Morton Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Phil Porter
With the Gainsborough Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 18 |
| | Bushcraft Club ~ shelter building |
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Tunman Wood, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln |
| 10am – 1pm |
| Use what the woodland has to offer to build a woodland shelter. Bring a mug for a hot drink. Tools and safety equipment provided. For 8 – 16 year olds
Book: 01522 696926.
£3 |
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| Thursday, February 18 |
| | Kids Gang: From Earth to Venus |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 6pm - 8pm |
| An interplanetary adventure across the solar system and introduction to the wonders of the night’s sky.
Book: 01754 898057
£2.50 |
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| Thursday, February 18 |
| | The Witham Fens and their Drainage |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Dr Robert Wheeler
With the Lincoln Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 18 |
| | Top-Team Quiz |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7pm for 7.30pm |
| Teams of four @ £2.50 per person.
Entry fee includes light refreshments.
Contact Denis Chandler on 01790 754486 or Jeff Forsyth on 01790 755690 for entry forms.
Don't miss this fun evening pitting your knowledge against the best in Spilsby! |
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| Friday, February 19 |
| | World Class Bird Images |
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Methodist Church Hall, Bourne |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by David Cromack with images from the International Wildbird Competitions 2003-05.
With the Bourne Area Group. |
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| Sunday, February 21 |
| | Winter Birds Guided Walk |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 9am - 11.30am |
| Identifying the winter birds of Gibraltar Point. Followed by an optional bowl of hot soup at discounted price.
Book 01754 898057
£2 adults, £5 with soup
£1 children, £4 with soup |
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| Sunday, February 21 |
| | Starnight: Ever Changing Movement of the Night Sky |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 7.30pm - 10pm |
| Local astronomer Paul Money introduces you to the wonders of the night’s sky and the superb bright star cluster M45.
Book 01754 898057
£3.50 adult, £2 children |
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