Press Release

Press Release Archive: Monday 18 July 2011

Wildlife Watch for Spalding

Children and their families are invited to join the first meeting of the new Wildlife Watch group on Saturday 23 July from 2pm – 4pm at Willow Tree Fen nature reserve.

Wildlife Watch, the junior branch of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, is an exciting way for children to learn all about wildlife that lives on their doorstep.  Through Wildlife Watch groups they can take part in fantastic activities including pond dipping and bug hunting, and visit amazing nature reserves to have some first-hand encounters with wildlife. The first meeting of the Spalding Wildlife Watch group will take place at Willow Tree Fen nature reserve on Saturday 23 July from 2pm – 4pm, and it’s free.  It’s an opportunity to get together, meet the club’s leaders Eileen and Christina, explore the nature reserve and plan future meetings.  County Wildlife Watch Organiser Mary Porter said "It will be great to have a Wildlife Watch group in Spalding once again.  Eileen and Christina are full of enthusiasm and have put a great programme together.  The launch meeting at the Trust’s nature reserve at Willow Tree Fen starts a whole new era of “Wildlife Watching” in Spalding". Spalding Wildlife Watch group meetings Booking is essential please call Christina Sampson on 01205 724868 or 07738 624234, email:christina.sampson@mypostoffice.co.uk Or Eileen Pearson on 07989197780, email: eileen.pearson@talktalk.net All children must accompanied by an adult. Saturday 23 July - Welcome to Wildlife Watch! 2pm – 4pm. Free introductory session and nature walk at Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve. Willow Tree Fen nature reserve is between Spalding and Baston, south of the River Glen on the Tongue End to Pode Hole road. The entrance bridge is at grid ref TF 181213. Saturday 20 August - Visit to Frampton Marsh 2pm – 4pm. £1 per child Saturday 24 September - Autumn Nature Walk at Bourne Woods 2pm – 4pm. £1 per child Saturday 22 October - Making Bird Boxes at Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve 2pm – 4pm. And learning about the birds that may use them. £1 per child Saturday 26 November - Visit to see the seals at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve 2pm – 4pm. Extra charge to cover costs. Saturday 17 December - Christmas Party at Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve 2pm – 4pm. £1 per child

Notes to Editors

1. Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts. A national network of local Wildlife Watch groups covers most of the UK.  Each one is run by volunteers with the support of the Wildlife Trusts.
   
   
2. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wild places throughout the historic county of Lincolnshire - from the Humber to the Wash.  The Trust is Lincolnshire's leading nature conservation charity with over 25,000 members and around 100 nature reserves.  The Trust is a member of a nationwide network of 47 local trusts which work to protect wildlife - The Wildlife Trusts.
   
   
3. The Wildlife Trusts.  There are 47 Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.  With more than 800,000 members, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species, whether they be in the countryside, in cities or at sea. 150,000 of our members belong to our junior branch, Wildlife Watch.  We manage around 2,300 nature reserves covering more than 90,000 hectares; we stand up for wildlife; we inspire people about the natural world and we foster sustainable living.
   Visit: www.wildlifetrusts.org

For further information please contact

Rachel Shaw, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 01507 526667   (ansaphone out of office hours)
Fax: 01507 525732
Email: Rachel Shaw

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Banovallum House
Manor House Street
Horncastle
Lincolnshire LN9 5HF

Website: www.lincstrust.org.uk