GETTING INVOLVED
EVENTS DIARY
SUNDAY 12 AUGUST Wildlife Wander – Beeston Sidings Join this City Local Group walk returning to one of their favourite sites! We will explore the fishing pond and woodland, watch out for kingfisher and buzzards, and hope for slow worms! Meet 10.30am at the entrance to the reserve at the far end of the University Science Park (Jesse Boot Avenue). Contact: nwtcitygroup@gmail.com
TUESDAY 14 AUGUST Attenborough Holiday Club
Get to know the trees in our education wood. Suitable for 4-11 years. 10.15am-12.15pm. £7 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather as activities are outside. Book at www. attenborough naturecentre.co.uk/shop
THURSDAY 16 AUGUST Attenborough Holiday Club
Put on a lab coat and become a scientist. Suitable for 4-11 years. 10.15am-12.15pm. £7 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book visit www. attenborough naturecentre.co.uk/shop
FRIDAY 17 AUGUST Prehistoric Attenborough
Join us to explore the fascinating history of Attenborough Nature Reserve, right back to the time of the Dinosaurs and beyond! An evening of activities and events indoors and out. Suitable for children aged 4+ . Children must be accompanied by an adult. 6-9pm, £9 per person. www. attenborough naturecentre.co.uk/shop SATURDAY 18 AUGUST Moth Trapping at Wilwell Farm Cutting Dress warmly and bring a torch and hot drink for this free public session organised by the South Notts Local Group. Book to reserve a place and meet at 8pm Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 878 4842 gordon.dyne@gmail. com
Beeston Wildlife Group Walk
Free guided walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. 10am1pm. Meet in the car park. Contact: Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 beestonwildlife group@hotmail.co.uk
SATURDAY AUGUST 18–SUNDAY AUGUST 19 Spider Weekend
Join us at Idle Valley for a free spider themed weekend of fun including family-friendly spider walks and face painting. Help us complete our giant spider’s web and join the University of Nottingham’s Spider Lab and take part in some Citizen Science spider surveys. Pick up a spider-themed discovery pack and have your own adventure around the reserve. 10am4pm. Rural Learning Centre 01777 858 245 idlevalley@nottswt.co.uk
Charcoal Making Experience Weekend
Charcoal-making in a magnificent woodland setting. Learn how charcoal is produced sustainably and the issues with unethically sourced products. 9am-5pm on Saturday and 8am-6pm on Sunday. £150 per person including lunch and refreshments Book at www. attenborough naturecentre.co.uk/shop