Seal Identification workshop at South Walney Wildlife Nature Reserve

Seal Identification workshop at South Walney Wildlife Nature Reserve on Wednesday 29/10/2014 - 10-1pm

 Seals on South Walney

Enjoy learning about our local seal colony on the reserve. We'll start in the classroom looking at different identifying features and then take you to the best seal spotting sites.

Bring binoculars if you have them. The walk is 3km long. 

A tramper is available for use by individuals with mobility problems if booked 24 hours in advance of the event.

Places are limited so booking is essential. Ring 01539 816300 or email   mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk  

Please note that refreshments are not available on the reserve.

Venue location

South Walney Nature Reserve
Barrow in Furness,
Cumbria

Grid reference
SD 225 620

Walney Wildlife Week 12-17 April

FREE Barrow’s Wildside events

'An introduction to identifying trees in Summer'

Sat 8 June, 1-3pm meet at How Tun Wood car park, Cliffe Lane. Book your place by calling 01229 716300.

Come along and have the secrets of tress unlocked on this guided walk aimed at those with little knowledge of identifying trees in the summer months. The walk is approx 1.5 miles long.

‘Food for Free’

Sun 9 June 10.30-12.30pm

Meet at Mill Café car park, Furness Abbey, Barrow. Book your place by calling 01539 816300.

Come along for a morning’s foraging in the hedgerows and woodland and find out what tasty morsels nature can provide for us.

FREE gardening, growing and wildlife workshops ...

Terrific Trees - seed gathering at Abbots Wood

Barrow's Wildside volunteering opportunities

Barrow's Wildside events listing

Barrow’s Wildside – new events listing published

FREE walks, talks, training and volunteering. Events start 2 October and run through to April 2013.

2 October 'Making it wild at South Walney' Tuesday 10.30-3.30pm, meet South Walney Nature Reserve. Help manage the reserve over the winter months.

 

7 October 'Making it wild at South Walney – Beach Clean' Sunday 10-12noon, meet South Walney Nature Reserve.

16 October 'Making it wild at South Walney' Tuesday 10.30-3.30pm, meet South Walney Nature Reserve. Help manage the reserve over the winter months.

16 October ‘Wildlife Trust nature reserves in Cumbria’ Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm at the Forum, Duke St, Barrow. A talk about the work of Cumbria Wildlife Trust and its diverse range of nature reserves.

30 October 'Making it wild at South Walney' Tuesday 10.30-3.30pm, meet South Walney Nature Reserve. Help manage the reserve over the winter months.

Living Seas Marine Conference Friday 19 October

Barrow's Wildside FREE family day at Barrow Park

Barrow’s Wildside – Springwatch Photography Competition

Why not take photos at Barrow Springwatch events and enter their photo competition www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/barrows-springwatch-photo-competition.html

Entry is completely FREE with great prizes for the best photos.
Three categories;

13 years and under (CAT 1)
14-17 years (CAT 2)
18 years and over (Cat 3)

Please submit digital images by email to  barrowspringwatch@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk – maximum size 10MB per email.

Please label your images with your name, address location of photo and category entered i.e. CAT 1, CAT 2 or CAT 3.

Closing date for entries is 9 July 2012. For more info ring 01229 471066.

Beach clean - 30 June

Barrow’s Wildside – FREE Springwatch events

Making it wild at Ormsgill Quarry
Thurs 28 June 2012 12.30-4.30pm
Come along a lend a hand clearing footpaths, mending fences and clearing litter whilst looking at the wildlife at Ormsgill Quarry. Meet How Tun Wood car park on Cliff Lane GR: SD 203 718.

North Walney Beach Clean
Sat 30 June 10-12noon
Chance to do your bit and help turn the tide on the ugly and harmful litter found on the beach at North Walney. All equipment provided. Meet at West Shore/Earnse Bay car park GR: SD 171 698.

The amazing wildlife of South Walney Nature Reserve
Sun 1 July 2012 10.30-12.30pm
Guided walk looking at waders, wildfowl and mammals of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Bring binoculars of you have them. Meet at the car park. GR: SD 215 620.

Woodland Survey Day at Park Rd Wood

Wed 4 July – 10.30-3.30pm

Meet car park in front of Furness Owls,

Park Rd.

Grid Ref, SD: 199 736

For further Barrow’s Wildside information contact Sue Thurley on 01229 471066 or at suet@cumbriawildifetrust.org.uk

This weekend in Barrow why not ...

This weekend in Barrow why not ...

- Visit Furness Viking Hoard on display at Dock Museum, free admission

- Visit Croftlands Trust Art free Exhibition – the Forum, Duke St, Barrow

- Furness Bach Choir at St James’ Church, Blake St Performing HANDEL'S ‘JUDAS MACCABEUS’ Sat 16 June, 7.30 pm

- 'Dr Bike' from 10am until 2pm on Saturday 16th June at the Park Leisure Centre - get your bike checked out free ...

- Walney Fun Run - Sun 17 June

- 'An introduction to Identifying Trees in Summer' Sunday 17 June 1-3pm free guided walk, aimed at those with little knowledge of identifying trees in the summer. Meet at Mill Cafe car park, Furness Abbey. GR: SD 218 716

- '1950’s Barrow Exhibition' at the Dock Museum ... The Challenge Cup, Coronation, hairstyles, Teddy Boys … come and explore the fascinating 50’s, free admission.

There's loads more if you look! Have a great weekend all ...

Barrow’s Wildside – FREE Springwatch events

An introduction to Identifying Trees in Summer
Sunday 17 June 2012 1-3pm. Ever wondered if it's an Ash or an Oak? Come along and have the secrets of trees unlocked on this free guided walk, aimed at those with little knowledge of identifying trees in the summer months.
Location: Abbots Wood, Barrow. Meet at Mill Cafe car park, Furness Abbey. GR: SD 218 716.

Health and Wildlife
Tuesday 19 June 2012 11–12noon. A joint walk with Feet First in Furness as part of their healthy walking initiative. A gentle walk looking at the more common wildflower and birds to be found near the town centre.
Location: Ormsgill Reservoir, Barrow. Meet at Asda, the main entrance. GR: SD 192 702.

Barrow’s Wildside – Springwatch events throughout June

Springwatch launch – Dock Museum
Sat 2 June 11-3pm - FREE
Have some family fun discovering the wildlife of Barrow and find out about all the other great Springwatch activities throughout June.

Animal Olympics – Ormsgill Primary school, Mill Bank

Wed 6 June 12-3pm

Can you jump as far as a grasshopper? Run as fast as a rabbit?

Come and have a go at the Animal Olympic Games!

All activities are FREE, no need to book just come along.

 Bats of Barrow Island – meet outside Barrow Island school,

Trinity Street

Thurs 7 June 9.30-10.30pm

Bats live in our towns and cities too! Come along and learn a bit about different types of bats living on Barrow Island. Bring a torch and a bat detector if you have one!! The event is FREE

 Call 01229 471066 for more information.

Sustainable Seafood at the Dock Museum

Talk and Taster – 'Sustainable Seafood'

Sunday 20 May 2012. 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm at the Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PW

Diana is a past finalist on Britain's Best Dish with her damson and apple pie, and will cook up a storm in the kitchen with simple, effective recipes to inspire the use of fresh seafood. Come along and take part in an interactive seafood workshop and learn a little more about how to be more sustainable in your seafood choices. Diana will lead people through the preparation of a seafood dish, while some insights and ideas are offered surrounding sustainable practices for buying and consuming seafood in Cumbria and the North West.

To book on to one of three workshops (approx. 45 mins) call into the Dock Museum where tickets will be available in advance and on the day. The event is £2.50 for adults and 50p for children and numbers are limited so get in quick!

For more information about the workshop email Nikki Taylor at nicolat@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk  

Cumbria Wildlife Trust - 'Wild Oceans Project'

Sunday 20th May 2012 at the Dock Museum, Barrow in Furness

Talk and Taster Workshops on sustainable seafood

Dianne Browne, past finalist on Britain's Best Dish, will cook up a storm in the kitchen with simple, effective recipes to inspire the use of fresh seafood.

To book on one of these workshops, call into the Dock Museum where tickets are available in advance and on the day.

Times:

11:00-11:45am

12:30-1:15pm

2:00-2:45pm

 

Tickets £2.50 for adults and 50p for children

Numbers are limited

Barrow’s Wildside - Natterjack toad & coralroot orchid survey day

Help the rangers to monitor these 2 rare and special species. No previous experience is necessary and all are welcome. Please bring a packed lunch, warm clothes and waterproofs

Wednesday 25th April and Wednesday 2nd May

Meet at 11.00 am at Sandscale Haws car park, Hawthwaite Lane, Roanhead.

We will be walking approx. 3 miles and hope to finish around 3.00 pm.

For further information and to book a place please call 01229 462 855 / 07818 580 530.

FREE Gardening for Wildllife Workshop - 17th March