Including Watch dates and Seasonal Play activities
Sunday 27th April
Youth Rangers at Blacka Moor
Open to young people aged 16-25. Call or email Jenny to book a place, at j.gerrans@wildsheffield.com
Dawn Chorus
Throughout May we will be getting up early to enjoy the spectacular dawn chorus. We will be joined by bird expert Jim Clarke. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear warm clothes and good walking shoes.
Please call to book onto this event.
Suggested donation of £3.
Sunday 4th May 5.30am to 8.30am
Upper Park Wood, Honley
Meet on Northgate at SE 145 127 at 5.30am.
Sunday 11th May 5.30am to 8.30am
Lofthouse Colliery, Wakefield
Meet at the entrance off Lingwell Nook Lane SE 324 981 at 5.30am
Sunday 25th May 5.30am to 8.30am
Wharncliffe Heath, Sheffield
Meet at the bridge on Station Road, Deepcar by the Lowood Club SK 292 981.
Super Sheep! Meet the Animals!
The Coalfield Heathland project is using rare breed livestock to for conservation grazing. Come and see these lovely animals and find out how they are helping to protect heath and grassland habitats.
Sunday 18th May 11am to 1pm
Haw Park Wood, Wakefield.
Meet at the entrance on Haw Park Lane. SE 369 153
Wednesday 28th May 11am to 1pm
Keppel’s Field, Rotherham
Meet at Keppel’s Column off Admiral’s Crest SK 389 947
These dates may change please call before attending.
Sunday 8th June 11 am - 1 pm
Meadows Meander, Carr House Meadows, Sheffield
The return of this popular wildflower walk around ancient haymeadows of Carr House Meadows reserve with SWT's ecologist to discover the plethora of wildflowers here. We'll be having a picnic afterwards so bring lunch. Meet at SK 282 954 on Carr House Lane at Brightholmlee (near Wharncliffe Side). There is a car park that is only open for events. Suggested donation £3
Monday 9th june 10 am - 3 pm
Haymeadows Haven, Carr House Meadows, Sheffield
Come and join SWT to tackle the 'unwanted' plants such as thistles and ragwort to help conserve these wonderful, flower-rich meadows. Bring a picninc lunch and enjoy the views of the Ewden Valley whilst toiling away. Meet at SK 282 954on Carr House Lane at Brightholmlee (near Wharncliffe Side).There is a car park that is only open for events. Suggested donation £3
Sunday 29th June 11 am to 1.30 pm
Wander through the Wildflowers, Wogden Foot, Dunford Bridge
Join the Coalfield Heathland Project and our expert ecologist to wander through Wogden Foot and discover the fantastic wildflowers that are found here. Meet at the TPT car park at Dunford Bridge at 11am SE 159 024
Monday 7th and Saturday 12th July 10 am
Mega bracken bash at Dowey Lumb, Moss Valley Woodlands, Sheffield
Join the Moss Valley Wildlife Group, the Three valleys project and Sheffield Wildlife trust in a mega bracken bash to help conserve this ancient remnant of wood pasture. We'll be cutting and raking the bracken on the Lumb. Meet at the top of the footpath on Hazelhurst Lane at SK 378 814 at 10.am (there is a small lay-by here) for both events, or meet us at the Lumb (SK 377 805) at 10.30 am
Wednesday 23rd July 8.30 pm to 11 pm
Batty about Newts
Join the Coalfield Heathland Project and local expert Dave Buttle for an evening walk and discover the fantastic creatures that make Wharncliffe their home. We should find bats, newts and maybe the elusive nightjar. Bring a torch if you have one. Meet at the bridge on Station Road, Deepcar by the Lowood Club SK 292 981.
For more information on the above events e-mail John-Paul Ward or Annabelle Kennedy or phone on 0114 279 2667 for more details and for bookings.
YOU WILL ALSO FIND US AT THESE EVENTS...
First Saturday in every month, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Victoria Community Garden Monthly Litter Pick
Help keep your local area tidy - join in with the monthly litter pick.
Sunday 26th April, 9 am – 4 pm
Sheffield Environment Weeks Launch, Fargate
Sunday 27th April
Sheffield Half Marathon, Don Valley Stadium
As one of the chosen charities for this year's event, Sheffield Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce that we will pay the entry fee of anyone running for us - all you need to do to qualify is pledge to raise a minimum of £50. Contact Nicky Moore on 2634335 for more details.
Friday 9th May
'Wild Live' Gig, Bar Abbey
With Dead Shreddy & The Cereal Killers, Mullion & Dog Kanute. All ages welcome. Entry £4 on the door
(or tickets in advance from Jenny Gerrans at SWT).
Raffle & collection on the night
Please support us! - proceeds to Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Donations of raffle prizes needed (no alcohol) - please pass onto Nicky at SWT
Sunday and Monday 25th and 26th May
Sheffield Green City Days, Hillsborough Park
For the dates of our Winter Play Programme, which is running through till the end of April, see the News Section, "Wild in Woollies".
Watch Group Meeting Dates
Wildlife watch groups are a great way to meet other children and find out more about wildlife. There are six Watch groups in Sheffield which all meet regularly to take part in activities ranging from bug hunts and walks to art attacks and even overnight camps.
If you would like to attend one of these Watch group activities, please phone the leader in advance to confirm times and venues.
Shire Brook Valley
2-4pm at the visitor centre on the reserve on Stone Lane, Woodhouse.
April 12th, April 26th, May 10th, June 7th
Contact: Chris Smith for further details on 0114 2751176
Meersbrook Park
10-12am at the pavilion on Meersbrook Park Road
April 12th, April 26th, May 10th, June 7th
Contact: Rachel Stevenson / Matt Shaw for further details on 0114 2634335
Crookes
10.30-12am at Bolehill Pavillion.
April 26th, May 10th, June 7th
Contact: Claire Taylor for further details on 0114 2751176
Handsworth
10.30-12.30am at Handsworth Community Gardens, Finchwell Road
April 26th, May 10th, June 7th
Contact Nicky Moore for further details on 0114 2699554 / 2634335
Hillsborough Park
10-12am at Hillsborough Park Library
April 26th, May 26th, June 7th
Contact Nick Blood for further details on 0114 2326048
Weston Park **NEW GROUP**
11-12.30am at Weston Park Museum
April 19th, April 26th, May 17th, June 7th
Places limited - please book a place – contact Nicky Moore on 0114 2634335
Totley **NEW GROUP**
10-12am – venue to be confirmed
April 13th, April 26th, May 11th, June 7th
Contact Laura Boyles for further details / venue on 0114 2634335
*** Please note - June 7th - Sheffield Watch day trip
*** Please note – April 26th – Day Trip to Woodside Falconry
HLF Funded
Watch Groups in Sheffield are supported by Heritage Lottery Fund
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