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Our Next Wildlife Event.
On Wednesday 22nd Febuary we will be learning all about the RSPB's Great Crane Project.
The Great Crane Project
Wednesday 22 February 19:30 - 21:00
A talk on the progress made to reintroduce cranes to the Somerset Levels by Damon Bridge of the RSPB & the Great Crane Project. Tea & coffee available. United Reform Church Hall, Somerton, near car park of Williams supermarket. £2.50. Suitable for Wheelchair-User/Limited Mobility.
In March our meeting will be all about small mammals:
Small is Beautiful - Time to celebrate our neglected Mustalids
Thursday 22 March 19:30 - 21:00
The Mustalids are a family of creatures that includes weasels, stoats and polecats. The latter are appearing in greater numbers in Somerset. Dr.Johnny Birks is a world renowned Mustalid expert and will reveal their lifestyles and natural history.
At the United Reform Church Hall, West Street Somerton, TA11 7PS. Parking in the Town car park immediately north of the united reform church in front of Williams Supermarket. Suitable for Wheelchair-User/Limited Mobility. £2.50
Some of our recent events.
Going Wild in our Nature Reserves and your Garden
Thursday 19 January 19:30 - 21:00
Mark Green, Trust Reserves Officer and Dr Anne Bebbington, formerly senior ecology tutor with the Field Studies Council, will share this evening talk. Mark will tell us about the work carried out in our local reserves to protect wildlife and Dr Bebbington will share her enthusiasm for bringing wildlife into our gardens.
4th Annual Workshop for Art and Wildlife on 29th May 2011 helped us look at the countryside and wildlife through artist’s eyes. The challenge was to explore and capture our own artistic interpretations in drawing, photography, creative writing or some other way. with an introduction , then a walk for ideas, then practical interpretation in the hall
A one day wildflower photographic workshop on May 1st. Covering all aspects of selecting your subject, composing the picture and using your camera. With field work in Beer Wood. Led by John Bebbington FRPS. Cost £10 .
Sunday 10th April we enjoyed a sunny walk in Beer Wood seeing the bluebells , early purple orchids and the unusual Toothwort and much more. Butterflies were also enjoying the sunshine.
Our quiz evening on 20th Jan was a successful and enjoyable occasion with a glass or two of wine, hot sausage rolls and good company.
On 21st Sept 2010 Edward Wells came to talk about Bats. Ed is very knowledgeable on the subject and has spent many years involved in their conservation. Ed talked about the different species of bats to be found in Somerset about their lifestyles and where they live. He brought along a real live bat! |
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