| Wednesday, January 02 |
| | Whisby Nature Tots |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 11am |
| Seasonal activities for the Under 5s.
Join us as we venture outside and see what nature holds for us today.
£2
Please book on: 01522 696926 |
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| Thursday, January 03 |
| | Talk: Wildlife of Namibia and South Africa |
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Haxey Methodist Church Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by wildlife photographer Geoff Trinder
With the Isle of Axholme Area Group |
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| Thursday, January 03 |
| | Talk: Lincolnshire, A Future for Conservation |
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Franklin Hall, Spilsby |
| 7.30pm |
| Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive, Paul Learoyd gives us an insight into the work and projects of the Trust both now and for the future.
With the Spilsby Area Group |
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| Saturday, January 05 |
| | Walk: Winter birds |
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Humberston Fitties |
| 9am |
| A walk with Ray Hume (01472 320878) and the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Area Group. Meet at the car park. |
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| Saturday, January 05 |
| | Junior Wardens |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 10am – 1pm |
| Practical hands on tasks and activities for youngsters who want to get involved in nature conservation and wildlife projects.
£2
For 10 – 16 year olds
No need to book. |
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| Monday, January 07 |
| | Talk: Flowers of the Chalk |
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Half Moon Hotel, West St, Alford |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Mark Schofield on plants and their identification will brighten up a dark winter evening.
With the Alford & Mablethorpe Area Group |
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| Tuesday, January 08 |
| | Talk: Life On The Verge and Wildflowers In Your Garden |
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Pinchbeck Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Mark Schofield, Life on the Verge Project Officer.
With the South Holland Area Group |
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| Thursday, January 10 |
| | 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, January 10 |
| | Stargazing Live |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 7pm – 9.30pm |
| Join in with this nationwide event looking at the wonders of the night sky. Take a ramble through the Winter stars and seek out the giant planet Jupiter. Hosted by local astronomer Paul Money.
£3.50 adults, £2 child
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Thursday, January 10 |
| | Talk: Otters, voles and other wildlife |
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St. Hughs Church, Ashby Rd, Scunthorpe |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Chris Manning from an Internal Drainage Board perspective.
With the Scunthorpe & Brigg Area Group |
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| Friday, January 11 |
| | Talk: Bird Ringing and Migration |
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Conoco Room, Louth Library |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Martin Sizer.
With the Louth Area Group |
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| Friday, January 11 |
| | Talk: Wildlife of Teesdale |
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Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion St, Boston |
| 7.30pm |
| Geof Lee has spent some time in this fascinating part of Northern Britain, home to some of our rarer plants, birds and mammals.
With the Boston Area Group |
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| Saturday, January 12 |
| | Shoresearch |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 1pm - 3pm |
| 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.
Throughout the year we will be running a monthly Shoresearch at various locations on the Lincolnshire coast.
All you need to do is book so we know you're coming and then turn up on the day!
Cost: Free
For more information and to book your place please call 01754 898057. |
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| Monday, January 14 |
| | Talk: On Safari with a paint brush and sketch book |
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Grimsby Town Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| Local artist and member Mags Bradley illustrates her trip to the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls in Botswana.
With the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Area Group |
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| Thursday, January 17 |
| | Talk: European Wild Orchids |
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Whisby Nature Park |
| 7.30pm |
| Orchids are amongst the most beautiful of wild flowers. Local enthusiast Geoff Espin shares his knowledge of them with us.
With the Lincoln Area Group in the Whisby Education Centre |
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| Friday, January 18 |
| | Talk: Spring in the Cairngorms |
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Walesby Village Hall |
| 7.30pm |
| CANCELLED, apologies for any disappointed this may cause.
An illustrated talk by Geof Lee.
With the Market Rasen Area Group |
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| Friday, January 18 |
| | Talk: Coto Doñana and Costa de la Luz |
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Methodist Church Hall, Bourne |
| 7.30pm |
| Carole and Peter Leigh of Firecrest Photography take us on a tour of one of the jewels in the crown of Europe's nature reserves. This vast wetland in Spain is host to thousands of flamingos and wading birds.
With Bourne Area Group |
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| Saturday, January 19 |
| | Visit: Alkborough |
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Alkborough Flats |
| 9am |
| A half day field trip. Meet at the Far Ings visitor centre for a 9am departure.
With the Barton Area Group, please call Keith Mitchell (01652 632673) for more information. |
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| Sunday, January 20 |
| | Guided walk: Winter Bird Warmer |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 1pm - 3.30pm |
| CANCELLED
A bracing walk to investigate some of the winter migrants at Far Ings. Hot soup and a roll are provided to warm us through!
£5 per person
Book on: 01652 637055
Meet at the visitor centre. |
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| Monday, January 21 |
| | Talk: Atlantic Canada, Labrador and Newfoundland |
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Solo Club, Market Place, Sleaford |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by Chris Smith.
With the Sleaford Area Group |
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| Wednesday, January 23 |
| | Talk: Cambodia |
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Far Ings Nature Reserve |
| 7.30pm |
| An illustrated talk by David Moir
With the Barton Area Group
In the Far Ings visitor centre. |
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| Sunday, January 27 |
| | Winter Birds Guided Walk |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 8.30am - 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 or £5 walk with soup
Please book on: 01754 898057 |
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| Sunday, January 27 |
| | Bird Food Bonanza! |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve |
| 11am - 3pm |
| Help the garden birds in this cold and frosty weather.
Drop-in for free activities: bird food games, arts and crafts, and making fat balls.
Free advice on feeding birds.
And 15% off all bird food and feeders!
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