| Monday, July 01 – Saturday, August 31 |
| | I-Spy Summer Trail |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am - 4pm |
| Celebrate the signs of summer with this seasonal trail. Leading you around the nature park this trail helps you discover the secrets that nature holds. Prize for every completed trail. Please note this is a self-guided trail and requires adult supervision. Run in partnership with the Natural World Centre.
£2.50 per trail |
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| Tuesday, July 02 |
| | Guided walk: Boultham Mere |
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Boultham Mere nature reserve |
| 6.30pm |
| A guided walk of this wetland reserve with Phil Porter.
Meet in the car park behind the Superbowl off Tritton Road in Lincoln.
With the Lincoln Area Group |
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| Wednesday, July 03 |
| | Whisby Nature Tots |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 11am |
| Join us as we venture outside and see what nature holds for us today.
Seasonal activities for the Under 5s.
£2
Book: 01522 696926
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| Thursday, July 04 |
| | Tadpole Toddler Group |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am - 11.30am |
| Fun wildlife activities for under 5’s such as crafts, story-telling and nature walks.
£2 per child
Booking is essential: 01754 898057 |
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| Saturday, July 06 |
| | Junior Wardens: Field Skills Workshop |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 1pm |
| Learn how to survey and habitat and record what you find. An essential workshop for any budding young naturalist.
£2
For 10 – 16 year olds
No need to book.
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| Saturday, July 06 |
| | Summertime Herbalism |
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Far Ings Visitor Centre |
| 10am - 3pm |
| Techniques used to make a simple salve and natural home remedies from indigenous plants found in the summer, and a walk around Far Ings to discover the medicinal properties of plants and trees found on the reserve. With herbalist Debbie Lincoln
£25 including materials
Book on: 01652 637055
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| Saturday, July 06 |
| | Rigsby Wood Bug Hunt |
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Rigsby Wood nature reserve |
| 2pm |
| Join a bug hunt with invertebrate specialist, David Sheppard, who will help identify the smaller woodland species.
With the Alford & Mablethorpe Area Group
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| Sunday, July 07 |
| | Wildplay for Parents |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 3pm |
| Want to get into the great outdoors with your children? Lack the confidence or ideas to do it? Join our experienced Education Officers as we guide you through a fun filled day packed with ideas for you to explore the outdoors. This session is aimed at teaching you things to do in the summer.
£25 or £65 if you book onto all 3 sessions for the year (you must book onto all three at the same time to take advantage of this offer)
Join us on the 10th March and 13th October for more brilliant ideas for a whole year of outdoor fun!
Book: 01522 696926 |
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| Sunday, July 07 |
| | Visit: Idle Valley Nature Reserve |
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Idle Valley Nature Reserve |
| 2pm |
| Meet in the Rural Learning Centre car park
Join our Scunthorpe & Brigg members on their annual group visit to this Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Grid ref: SK686 832 |
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| Sunday, July 07 |
| | Wildlife Walk |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 2pm |
| A guided walk with the Warden Phil Porter. Following his talk to the area group in April we are going on a visit to see the changes made and find some of the wildlife we heard about.
With the Market Rasen Area Group
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| Sunday, July 07 |
| | Walk: Damselflies and Dragonflies |
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Deeping Lakes nature reserve |
| 2pm – 3.30pm |
| The second in a series of walks led by a specialists in various natural history subjects. This walk will be led by David Mainwaring.
Meet in the car park at Deeping Lakes (south of the manned level crossing in Deeping St James in the B1166).
£1
Book with Chris Fisher on chrisjfisher@tiscali.co.uk or 07962 592758
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| Wednesday, July 10 |
| | Visit: Baston Fen |
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Baston Fen nature reserve |
| 7pm |
| An evening stroll around the reserve to share the peace and tranquility of this local gem. Meet at the reserve entrance.
With the Bourne Area Group
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| Friday, July 12 – Saturday, July 13 |
| | Bioblitz |
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Whisby Nature Park |
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| 10am – 4pm on both days at the Education Centre, plus moth trapping from 9.30pm on Friday 12 July.
Come along and join in as we attempt to find, identify and record 1,000 different species of plant, animal and fungus over two days.
Based at the Education Centre, wildlife experts will be on hand to identify species and some sampling equipment will be available.
This event is suitable for all, from families to regional experts. Drop in at any time through-out the two days.
Free |
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| Saturday, July 13 |
| | Shoresearch |
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Chapel Six Marshes |
| 9am – 11am |
| Beachcombing with a purpose: no previous knowledge of marine wildlife is required to take part in these surveys of the beach that are helping build a better picture of what lives where.
Free
For more information and to book your place, so we know you're coming, please call 01754 898057. |
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| Friday, July 19 |
| | Invigor8: Sea Dipping |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am - 12.30pm |
| Get your wellies on for a marine adventure down on the beach as we go sea dipping for marine wildlife.
Invigor8 is a series of eight activities designed to invigorate and inspire adults to get back to their youth and enjoy the great outdoors.
£5 per adult
Including tea or coffee
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21 |
| | Moths and Butterflies Weekend |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 4pm Friday – 2pm Sunday |
| These beautiful and fascinating insects can sometimes be very difficult to identify. Through illustrated talks and trapping this weekend will cover methods of identifying moths and butterflies
£180 per adult including full board accommodation.
Book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Saturday, July 20 |
| | Plant Sale |
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St Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa |
| 10.30am |
| A variety of plants for your garden will be on sale.
Horncastle & Woodhall Spa Area Group |
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| Saturday, July 20 |
| | Visit: Barnack Hills and Holes |
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Barnack Hills and Holes |
| 9am |
| A full day field trip returning at about 6pm. Meet at the Far Ings visitor centre for a 9am departure.
With the Barton Area Group, please call Martin Broadbridge (01652 632895) for more information. |
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| Saturday, July 20 |
| | Stargazing: Sun Day |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 5pm |
| Explore our nearest and most important star, the Sun, safely with specialised telescopes.
£3.50 per adult, £2 per child
Book on: 01754 898057
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| Sunday, July 21 |
| | Guided Morning Walk |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Experience the birds, invertebrates and plants that can be found on the Nature Reserve.
The walk extends over about 1.5 miles. Meet at the visitor centre.
Suitable for families
£1.50 per person
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| Sunday, July 21 |
| | Visit: Barnack Hills and Holes |
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Barnack Hills and Holes |
| 10.30am |
| Looking for limestone flowers and butterflies. Meet in the car park, gird ref GR074048
With the Boston Area Group |
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| Sunday, July 21 |
| | Deeping Lakes Open Day |
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Deeping Lakes |
| 10.30 – 4.30pm. |
| Come along to view this stunning nature reserve. Located on the B1166, 1km south of the manned level crossing in Deeping St James. Guided walks, activities for children, plant stall, refreshments, Trust merchandise on sale.
With the Bourne Area Group
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| Sunday, July 21 |
| | Coffee morning, open garden, nest box building |
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Westwoodside |
| 10am – 12pm |
| At Allan Rowsell’s garden, 11 Park Close, followed by a visit to Ted Sabin’s garden, The Cottages, 16 Commonside.
With the Isle of Axholme Area Group
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| Tuesday, July 23 |
| | Seawatch |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
| Learn more about autumn seabirds and their movements around The Wash. We’ll be looking for terns, skuas, gannets and other seabirds. Taking place on the beach out from Mill Hill. park at the Beach Car Park and follow the path to the beach.
Free, drop in event.
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| Wednesday, July 24 |
| | Visit: Gelder Group Environmental Project |
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Gelder Group Headquarters, Sturton-by-Stow |
| 6.30pm |
| Walk through the different habitats that have been created and stroll along the bank of the adjacent
River Till.
Meet Gelder’s car park
With the Gainsborough Area Group
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| Saturday, July 27 |
| | Waterbirds Arrival Guided Walk |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 8.30am – 11.00am |
| A chance to check out the build-up of returning waders from Northern Europe and the Arctic. Take a walk around the Reserve with our local expert.
£2 Adults £1 Children
Book 01754 898057
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| Saturday, July 27 |
| | Optics Day |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am – 4pm |
| With Opticron |
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| Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28 |
| | National Whale and Dolphin Watch Weekend |
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Anderby Creek and Skegness |
| 10am – 4pm |
| Watches will be held at the Round-and-Round hide at Anderby Creek and at the end of Skegness Pier.
For more information call Dave Miller on 07919 326646.
Free |
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| Saturday, July 27 |
| | Snipe Dales Open Day |
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Snipe Dales Nature Reserve |
| 11am - 3.30pm |
| With guided walks, refreshments, Wildlife Trusts goods on sale and all sorts of outdoor activities.
With the Spilsby Area Group |
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| Saturday, July 27 |
| | Visit Crowle Moor |
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Crowle Moor nature reserve |
| 11am |
| Visit this nature reserve in the Humberhead Levels with North-West Lincolnshire Warden Matthew Blissett. Meet in car park, grid ref SE756137. Follow brown tourist signs from main road and through Crowle. At T-junction turn left, parking is ahead. Bring packed lunch; nearest toilets in Crowle.
With the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Area Group |
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| Sunday, July 28 |
| | Survey Walk |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| The aim of these walks is to thoroughly survey a range of wildlife species within a chosen restricted area on the nature reserve. Suitable for budding naturalists.
Depending on weather boots/wellingtons are advised as much of the morning is spent off the path system.
Meet at the Warden’s office
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| Sunday, July 28 |
| | Walk: Butterflies on the Reserve |
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Deeping Lakes nature reserve |
| 11am – 12.30pm |
| The second in a series of walks led by a specialists in various natural history subjects. This walk will be led by Roger Favell.
Meet in the car park at Deeping Lakes (south of the manned level crossing in Deeping St James in the B1166).
£1
Book with Chris Fisher on chrisjfisher@tiscali.co.uk or 07962 592758
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