| Saturday, February 02 |
| | Junior Wardens: Story Telling |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 1pm |
| As we wander through the wonderful woodlands and brilliant boggy bits we celebrate National Story Telling Week, but who can tell the best Tall Tales today?
£2
For 10 – 16 year olds
No need to book. |
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| Sunday, February 03 |
| | Beach Clean |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 1pm – 3pm |
| The high tides during the winter wash a lot of rubbish onto our beaches which can be a real hazard to wildlife.
Come along to Gibraltar Point to help us clean up our beach.
Free |
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| Wednesday, February 06 |
| | Whisby Nature Tots: Story Telling |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 11am |
| There are some fantastic outdoor adventure stories and nature tales, join us as we celebrate National Story Telling Week by telling some stories and making up our own.
£2
Book: 01522 696926 |
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| Thursday, February 07 |
| | Tadpole Toddler Group |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am - 11.30am |
| Fun wildlife activities for under 5’s such as crafts, story-telling and nature walks.
£2 per child
Booking is essential: 01754 898057 |
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| Thursday, February 07 |
| | Members slide and digital evening |
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Haxey Methodist Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| With the Isle of Axholme Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 07 |
| | Talk: Australia’s Flora and Fauna |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7.30pm |
| This month we welcome back an old friend, Roger Wardle, to share his Australian experiences.
With the Spilsby Area Group |
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| Friday, February 08 |
| | Talk: A Naturalist in South Africa |
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Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion St, Boston |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Gary Steele. Gary and Cheryl have been visiting South Africa and will show photographs of birds and other wildlife seen on their travels.
With the Boston Area Group |
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| Friday, February 08 |
| | Talk: The wildlife of Coto Donana and Extramadura |
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Barkston and Syston village hall |
| 7.30pm |
| Peter and Carole Leigh have extensive knowledge of wildlife around the world.
Their pictures of the wildlife and reserves of this region of Spain brings us the exotica on our doorstep
With the Grantham Area Group |
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| Saturday, February 09 |
| | Shoresearch |
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Chapel Six Marshes |
| 11am - 1pm |
| Beachcombing with a purpose: to survey the beach and record what's found to build a better picture of what lives where. The surveys are very straightforward, previous knowledge of marine wildlife isn't necessary as there will be experts on hand to help with identification.
All you need to do is book so we know you're coming and then turn up on the day!
Free
For more information and to book your place please call 01754 898057. |
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| Monday, February 11 |
| | Talk: Gardening with wildflowers |
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Grimsby Town Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| Mark Schofield, Life on the Verge Project Officer, returns to encourage us to garden with wildlife in mind, with illustrations and free handouts.
With the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Area Group |
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| Tuesday, February 12 |
| | Talk: The Work of the RSPB in Lincolnshire |
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Pinchbeck Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Simon Rummery looking especially at the history of Frieston Shore nature reserve and its changing coastline and the habitats and wildlife of Frampton Marsh nature reserve.
With the South Holland Area Group |
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| Wednesday, February 13 |
| | Talk: Wildflowers of Chalk and Limestone |
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Banovallum House, Horncastle |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Life on the Verge Project Officer Mark Schofield.
With the Horncastle & Woodhall Spa Area Group. |
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| Thursday, February 14 |
| | Talk: British Wildflowers and Butterflies |
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St. Hughs Church, Ashby Rd, Scunthorpe |
| 7.30pm |
| Unfortunately the published talk on New Zealand has had to be postponed. There will now be two short talks on British Wildflowers throughout the year by Eddie Gaunt and British Butterflies by John Davison.
With the Scunthorpe & Brigg Area Group |
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| Friday, February 15 |
| | Invigor8: Bird Box Making |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 10am - 12.30pm |
| Invigor8 is a series of eight activities designed to invigorate and inspire adults to get back to their youth and enjoy the great outdoors.
This month we will be doing a bit of DIY making bird boxes ready for spring.
£8 per adult
Including tea or coffee and all the materials for a bird box.
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Friday, February 15 |
| | Talk: Snipe Dales nature reserve & country park |
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Half Moon Hotel, West St, Alford |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by warden James Forrester who will update us on recent major changes which include cutting down many of the pines and restoring native woodland.
With the Alford & Mablethorpe Area Group |
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| Friday, February 15 |
| | Talk: Froglife and our Native Amphibians |
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Methodist Church Hall, Bourne |
| 7.30pm |
| Froglife is a national wildlife charity committed to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles - frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards - and saving the habitats they depend on. Sivi Sivanesan of Froglife will speak to us about our native amphibians.
With the Bourne Area Group |
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| Saturday, February 16 |
| | Build a Bird Box |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 4pm |
| Drop in to the Natural World Centre and join the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to build your own bird box and see if you can get a bird to nest in your garden!
Telephone Whisby Education Centre on 01522 696926 to reserve your bird box and book your place.
£5 per bird box |
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| Sunday, February 17 |
| | Visit: Cleethorpes and Humberston |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 9am |
| A full day field trip returning at about 6pm. Meet at the Far Ings visitor centre for a 9am departure.
With the Barton Area Group, please call Vernon Chapman (01652 660957) for more information. |
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| Monday, February 18 |
| | Talk: Lincolnshire Wildlife |
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Solo Club, Market Place, Sleaford |
| 7.30pm |
| This event has been advertised on the wrong date by mistake. It is actually on Monday 25 February, apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Geoff Trinder reminds us that there is a diverse wealth of natural history to be seen here in Lincolnshire.
With the Sleaford Area Group |
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| Tuesday, February 19 |
| | Kids Gang: Hobbit Houses |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm – 4pm |
| Join us in our enchanted forest for some den building fit for Bilbo Baggins.
£3 per child
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Wednesday, February 20 |
| | Talk: Birds, Bogs & Boardwalks of Estonia |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by John Dennis
With the Barton Area Group
At Ness End Farm |
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| Wednesday, February 20 |
| | Talk: An evening with Feathered Friends |
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Morton Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| Annette Mackenzie will be talking about owls and will bring some birds with her.
With the Gainsborough Area Group |
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| Thursday, February 21 |
| | Bushcraft Club at Whisby |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 11am – 2pm |
| 1 of 5 sessions. Join our instructors as we lead you though the bushcraft arts of shelter Building, Fire Lighting and much more. In our Woodland Classroom we will experience the woods as the seasons change with Bushcraft Club. Please contact the Whisby Education Team for booking and further details on 01522 696926.
£50 for the five sessions
For 8 – 16 year olds
Other dates through the year: Thursday 4 April, Thursday 30 May, Tuesday 27 August, Thursday 24 October |
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| Thursday, February 21 |
| | Bird Box Building |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 1pm - 3pm |
| Make your very own bird box ready for the spring. Materials included.
£6 per child/box
Book: 01652 637055 |
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| Thursday, February 21 |
| | Kids Gang: Hunt for the Lost Skull |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 2pm – 4pm |
| Join us on an archaeological adventure exploring the hidden treasures of Gibraltar Point.
£3 per child
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Thursday, February 21 |
| | Talk: Birding in The Gambia |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 7.30pm |
| The Gambia has become a popular destination for birdwatchers over the last few years. Local bird enthusiast Steve Keightley will tell us why.
With the Lincoln Area Group in the Whisby Education Centre |
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| Thursday, February 21 |
| | The Top-Team Quiz |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7.30pm |
| Come and join in a fabulous evening testing your brain-power against Spilsby ’s best quiz teams. Teams of four only. (Entry fee applies).
Please contact us for more details about entering a team: email info@lincstrust.co.uk
Light refreshments included and you can bring your own wine and beer.
With the Spilsby Area Group |
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| Friday, February 22 |
| | Bushcraft Club at Snipe Dales |
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Snipe Dales Nature Reserve |
| 11am – 2pm |
| 1 of 5 sessions. 1 of 5 sessions. Join our instructors as we lead you though the bushcraft arts of shelter Building, Fire Lighting and much more. In our Woodland Classroom we will experience the woods as the seasons change with Bushcraft Club. Please contact the Whisby Education Team for booking and further details on 01522 696926.
£50 for the five sessions
For 8 – 16 year olds
Other Dates through the year: Friday 5 April, Friday 31 May, Wednesday 28 August, Friday 25 October. |
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| Friday, February 22 |
| | Talk: Masons, Cutters & Bumbles – Britain’s wild bees |
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Walesby Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Dr. David Sheppard (Deputy Chairman of LWT)
With the Market Rasen Area Group |
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| Sunday, February 24 |
| | Winter Birds Guided Walk |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 9am - 11.30am |
| Take a guided walk around the reserve to see the birds that are wintering in the area.
Followed by an optional bowl of delicious soup at the Visitor Centre.
£2 walk only, £5 walk with soup
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Sunday, February 24 |
| | Winter Tree Identification |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 1pm - 3pm |
| How can you identify trees with no leaves? Come along for a fun and informative workshop at Far Ings.
£3 per person
Book: 01652 637055 |
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| Monday, February 25 |
| | Talk: Lincolnshire Wildlife |
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Solo Club, Market Place, Sleaford |
| 7.30pm |
| Geoff Trinder reminds us that there is a diverse wealth of natural history to be seen here in Lincolnshire.
With the Sleaford Area Group |
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