| Thursday, April 01 |
| | Messingham Sand Quarry nature reserve |
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Haxey Methodist Church Hall, Low Street, Haxey |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Eddie Gaunt. Preceded by a short AGM.
With the Isle of Axholme Area Group. |
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| Thursday, April 01 |
| | Snipe Dales |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Peter Graves and James Forrester. Preceded by a short AGM.
With the Spilsby Area Group. |
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| Saturday, April 03 – Sunday, April 18 |
| | The Great Whisby Easter Egg Hunt |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10.30am – 3.30pm |
| The famous and popular Whisby Easter Egg Hunt: crack the mystery and unscramble the mess the Whisby Easter Bunny has left.
Prize for each completed trail leaflet, available from the Natural World Centre.
Please note: This self guiding trail requires adult supervision.
£1.50 per trail. |
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| Saturday, April 03 |
| | Excellent Egg-tastic Easter |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Hop along to Gibraltar Point for Easter arts, crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Book 01754 898057
£2.50 |
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| Tuesday, April 06 |
| | Kids Gang: Save the Bees! |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Numbers of bees are declining. Discover more about bees and how we can help to encourage them to our gardens.
Book 01754 898057
£2.50 |
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| Wednesday, April 07 |
| | Exploring Nature in Tower Gardens |
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Tower Gardens, Skegness |
| 11am - 4pm |
| Free
Wildlife activities for all the family. |
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| Thursday, April 08 |
| | AGM, wine and cheese, and members slides |
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St Hugh’s Church Hall, Ashby Road |
| 7.30pm |
| With the Scunthorpe and Brigg Area Group. |
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| Thursday, April 08 |
| | Easter Outing |
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Waters’ Edge Country Park |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| A springtime stroll looking for the new arrivals and wildlife quiz.
Book 01652 637055
£2.50 |
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| Thursday, April 08 |
| | Kids Gang: The Great Recycling Challenge! |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Fun challenges to help you think of creative ways to reduce your rubbish!
Book 01754 898057
£2.50 |
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| Thursday, April 08 |
| | The Far Ings Great Egg-scape |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 2pm - 4pm |
| Come on our exciting egg hunt with a difference.
Follow the trail: what eggs will you find? Who do they belong to? Perhaps there are some you can eat?
Book on 01652 637055
£2.50 |
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| Friday, April 09 |
| | Wildlife in the Philippines |
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Barkston and Syston Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Rachel Shaw.
With the Grantham Area Group. |
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| Saturday, April 10 |
| | Morning nature walk |
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Brough Haven |
| 9am |
| Meet at Ness Farm car park, Far Ings Road, Barton upon Humber to car-share across bridge. (TA012229)
With the Barton Area Group. |
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| Tuesday, April 13 |
| | Northumbrian wildlife |
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St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Church St, Alford |
| 7pm |
| An illustrated talk by Geof Lee, preceded by the AGM.
With the Alford and Mablethorpe Area Group. |
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| Tuesday, April 13 |
| | Nature Reserves in South Holland |
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Pinchbeck Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An overview from the wardens of the nature reserves, plus the AGM.
With the South Holland Area Group. |
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| Tuesday, April 13 |
| | Starnight: Mercury and Venus |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 8pm - late |
| Discover the innermost planets of our solar system. With Paul Money.
Book 01652 637055
£3.50 adults, £2 children |
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| Wednesday, April 14 |
| | Sea Defences of Lincolnshire |
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Banovallum House, Horncastle |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by David Robinson preceded by the AGM.
With the Horncastle and Woodhall Spa Area Group. |
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| Thursday, April 15 |
| | The future for Lincolnshire wildlife |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Paul Learoyd, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive, plus AGM.
With the Lincoln Area Group. |
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| Thursday, April 15 |
| | Bushcraft Club: Fire lighting |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am - 1pm |
| There is more to fire lighting than rubbing two sticks together learn more today as we learn the art of fire lighting using natural material.
Bring a mug for a hot drink, but all other tools and safety equipment are supplied.
For 8 - 16 year olds.
£3
This event takes place in Tunman Wood nature reserve, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln.
Pre-booking is essential, please contact the Whisby education centre for details and meeting place. Tel: 01522 696926. |
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| Friday, April 16 |
| | AGM and Members Night |
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Methodist Church Hall, Bourne |
| 7.30pm |
| With the Bourne Area Group. |
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| Friday, April 16 |
| | AGM and members evening |
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Walesby Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| With the Market Rasen Area Group. |
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| Sunday, April 18 |
| | Field trip |
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Anglers Country Park, Wintersett, Wakefield |
| 9am |
| Meet Barton Market Place.
With Barton Area Group. |
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| Monday, April 19 |
| | Lincolnshire’s chalk streams |
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Grimsby Town Hall |
| 7pm |
| An illustrated talk by Ian Rees preceded by the AGM.
With the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group. |
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| Friday, April 23 |
| | Starnight: Our Twin, Venus! |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 7.30pm - 10pm |
| Venus our closest planetary neighbour: surrounded by thick clouds of sulphuric acid and covered with volcanoes. Is this planet really our twin? Paul Money will delve into this mystery and maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of this intriguing planet.
Book 01754 898057
£3.50 per adult, £2.00 per child |
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| Saturday, April 24 |
| | Spring walk |
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Bradley & Dixon Woods, Grimsby |
| 2pm |
| Meet in the parking area , leader Mike Binnion (07963120437). Grid ref.TA245058.
With the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group. |
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| Sunday, April 25 |
| | Spring Birds Guided Walk |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 8.30am – 11.00am |
| Join our local bird expert to discover the birds that are active reserve during spring.
Followed by an optional bowl of hot soup at discounted price.
Book 01754 898057
£2 adults, £5 with soup
£1 children, £4 with soup |
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| Sunday, April 25 |
| | Whisby Wanderings |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10.30am |
| Guided walk with the wardens.
Meet at front of the Natural World Visitor Centre.
£1.50 |
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| Sunday, April 25 |
| | Beginners Digital Photography Workshop |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am - 4pm |
| Discover just what your camera is capable of and improve the quality of your photographs. With award winning photographer Paul Hobson.
Book 01754 898057
£30
FULLY BOOKED - another beginners digital photography workshop is being held on Sunday 11 July. |
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| Sunday, April 25 |
| | Dole Wood Open Day |
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Dole Wood |
| 10:30am – 4.30pm |
| Bluebells, butterflies and bird song – experience an ancient woodland in spring.
Refreshments, sales stand and children’s activities.
Dole Wood Nature Reserve lies to the south-west of the village of Thurlby, approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) south of Bourne.
The track to the reserve lies to the west of Obthorpe Lane, about 500 m from the village.
Free |
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| Sunday, April 25 |
| | Tortoiseshell Wood Open Day |
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Tortoiseshell Wood |
| Guided walks from 2:15pm |
| Carpets of bluebells as well as primroses and wood anemone.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments available.
Tortoiseshell Wood Nature Reserve lies about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east of the A1 road some 15 km (9.4 miles) south of Grantham.
From the A1 take the Castle Bytham road, approximately 5 km (3.1 miles) south of Colsterworth. The reserve entrance is about 2 km (1.25 miles) from the A1 on the north side of the road through a field gate.
Free
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| Monday, April 26 |
| | The Hill Holt Wood environmental project |
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Sleaford High School |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk preceded by the AGM.
With the Sleaford Area Group. |
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| Wednesday, April 28 |
| | AGM followed by social |
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Morton Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| with refreshments and more…
With the Gainsborough Area Group. |
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