Tue 6 Jan 2009
| January 24, 2009 | ||
| January 25, 2009 |
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend takes place on 24th and 25th January.
The world’s biggest bird survey is celebrating its 30th birthday and to participate you just need to spend an hour counting the birds in your garden or local park, recording the highest number of each species you see.
More details and a recording sheet are available on the RSPB website.
Mon 5 Jan 2009
| January 25, 2009 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Meterologists Howard and Sylvia Oliver and Dot Kerridge give an illustrated talk at Durlston on Sunday 25th January at 2pm.
The talk ”Red Sky at Night’ will cover the weather, climate and the turning of the seasons and how they affect Durlston’s wildlife.
Durlston: Sun 25 Jan2pm
Sat 3 Jan 2009
| January 17, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am |
Enjoy a guided walk around Durlston with bird expert Hamish Murray on Sunday 17th January.
Meet at the Visitor Centre. Adults £3, Children £2
Durlston: Sun 17 Jan 10.00am
Thu 1 Jan 2009
| January 11, 2009 | ||
| February 15, 2009 |
Join the RSPB for a three-and-a-hour cruise which incorporates a visit of approximately two hours to Dorset Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve on Brownsea Island.
Thousands of birds flock to the island’s fresh water and saline lagoons to feed including large numbers of avocets and shelducks. This cruise offers you the chance to see some of the island’s diverse wildlife and habitats, including one of the UK’s rarest mammals, the red squirrel.
RSPB guides will be on hand to help with the identification of birds and answer any of your questions throughout the trip.
To book contact Brownsea Island Ferries (cruise prices include a donation to the National Trust and Dorset Wildlife Trust).
RSPB: Sun 11 Jan, Sun 15 Feb, 10.30am • £15, £7.50 child
Thu 1 Jan 2009
| January 14, 2009 | ||
| 10:30 am |
Join a Beach Ranger on a 2 hour winter walk on the harbour side and heath on Wednesday 14th January.
The price of £13 includes a hot beverage at the start and a 2 course lunch afterwards.
Booking Essential on 01929 450259. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Knoll Beach at 10.30am.
Studland: Wed 14 Jan, 10.30am • £13 incl. lunch
Wed 31 Dec 2008
| January 14, 2009 | ||
| 6:30 pm |
Dr Chris Wood, Senior Lecturer in Heritage Conservation at Bournemouth University, will give a lecture titled “World Heritage Volcanoes: the best of the best?” at Dorset County Museum on Wednesday 14th January.
Topics covered include spectacular eruptions, dramatic lava tunnels and how volcanoes grow.
Dorset County Museum: Wed 14 Jan • 6.30pm
Wed 31 Dec 2008
| January 11, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Enjoy a day’s walk looking at wintering birds around the spectacular Arne area on Sunday 11th January .
The walk starts in the morning at Arne, where Spoonbills often winter and Dartford Warblers appear on the heath.
After lunch at a nearby pub the walk will commence from Middlebere to look over tidal inlets of Poole Harbour. Avocets are usually feeding here and sometimes Hen Harriers fly over the reeds.
Book in advance by contacting Project Fred on 01425 673321 or by emailing project.fred@virgin.net.
Project Fred: Sun 11 Jan • £15
Wed 31 Dec 2008
| January 3, 2009 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Gain an insight in to how Studland Beach is managed with a guided walk by its Visitor Services & Enterprise Manager.
Meet at Visitor Centre, Knoll Beach at 2pm - price includes a cream tea after the walk.
National Trust: £4.50 • Tel: 01929 450259
Tue 30 Dec 2008
| January 4, 2009 | ||
| 10:30 am |
Clear away the Christmas cobwebs and enjoy a healthy hike around Durlston Country Park on Sunday 4th January.
Join a ranger to explore Durlston’s history, landscape and geology.
Durlston: 2nd January 10.30am: £3
Sat 13 Dec 2008
| December 21, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Join a Ranger for a guided clifftop walk around Durlston and hear the fascinating tales of pirates and the many ships wrecked along the Dorset Coast on Sunday 21st December.
Meet at the Visitor Centre for a 2pm start. £3 adults, £2 children is made
Durlston: Sun 21 Dec • 2pm
Tue 2 Dec 2008
| December 21, 2008 | ||
| 7:15 am |
For those of you early birds there is the chance to watch the sunrise on one of the shortest days of the year in the unique setting of Corfe Castle on Sunday 21 December.
Meet at 7.15am and enjoy a warming drink and breakfast roll afterwards. Booking Essential 01929 481294.
Alternatively, enjoy the stunning views from Studland and watch the sunrise over Old Harry Rocks. Meet at Knoll Beach car park at 7.15am and after the sunrise enjoy a hearty breakfast at the beach cafe. Booking Essential 01929 450259.
Sun 30 Nov 2008
| December 17, 2008 | ||
| 10:30 am |
Experience an invigorating and educational 2 hour bird walk on Studland beach and nature reserve on Wednesday 17th December.
Titled ‘Turkeys are not the only birds’ and led by a nature expert, the walk is followed by a 2 course lunch at Knoll Beach Cafe.
For tickets (£12 per person) contact Emma Wright at the National Trust on 01929 450259 or email emma.wright@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sat 22 Nov 2008
| December 7, 2008 | ||
| 10:30 am |
Join bird expert Hamish Murray on a stroll around Durlston to see its winter bird-life on Sunday 7th December.
Meet at the Visitor Centre. Adults £3, Children £2
Durlston: Sun 7 Dec • 10.30am
Tue 18 Nov 2008
| November 26, 2008 | to | December 7, 2008 |
National Tree Week, which runs from 26th November to 7th December, is an annual celebration of trees and the start of the winter tree planting season.
There will be opportunities to plant trees at local events across the country. A list of events can be viewed on the Tree Council website.
Tree Council: 26 Nov - 7 Dec
Tue 21 Oct 2008
| October 25, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
The RSPB is running its annual Feed the Birds Day this weekend and you can join in at Arne this Saturday (25th October).
There will be a number of stalls selling the RSPB bird care range and gifts, as well as other information on helping birds in your garden and fun family activities.
Arne: Sat 25 Oct 10am-3pm
