Press Release

Press Release Archive: Thursday 03 May 2012

Wildlife Workshops at Willow Tree Fen

Free wildlife workshops are being held at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s Willow Tree Fen nature reserve in South Lincolnshire.

The three workshops are a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic beginners to get out onto a nature reserve and discover more about wildlife.  With tuition and guidance from local experts, the skills learnt will help participants find, identify and observe wildlife. Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund there are no charges for the workshops but places are limited and should be booked in advance by contacting Tracy McAndrew on 01778 422107 or email wtfadmin@lincstrust.co.uk   An Introduction to Entomology Monday 28 May, 10am - 4pm Beetles, bugs, butterflies and bees... discover the fascinating world of insects and pick up some tips on how to spot and identify them. Led by Dr David Sheppard, entomologist and the Lincolnshire Naturalists’ Union’s recorder for sawflies. Bird Survey Techniques Course Wednesday 30 May from 10am - 4pm An introduction to techniques used to monitor bird populations and numbers. Led by experienced ornithologist and bird recorder Andy Sims. Water vole and otter workshop Friday 1 June, 10am – 4pm Learn about water voles and otters including identifying the tracks and signs which confirm their presence even when you don't see the animals themselves.  Led by Chris Manning, the Lincolnshire Naturalists’ Union’s recorder for mammals. Please note: these workshops are all now fully booked (14 May 2012) Please bring a packed lunch, wear stout footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather: waterproofs and/or sunhats. Willow Tree Fen is situated between Bourne and Spalding, south of the River Glen.  The entrance and car park are situated off the minor road from Pode Hole to Tongue End at Grid  ref. TF181213.

Notes to Editors

1. Willow Tree Fen is a new nature reserve, purchased by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in 2009. Formerly arable land growing beans and cereals with a number of low depressions that become waterlogged in wet periods, the fen will be restored over the next few years to a typical wet fenland landscape.
   The purchase and restoration of Willow Tree Fen has been made possible with financial support from Natural England, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Lincolnshire Waterways Partnership, Environment Agency and the members of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.  It is part of the wider South Lincolnshire Fenlands Partnership.
   
   
2. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
   Founded in 1948, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is dedicated to safeguarding wildlife and wild places in Lincolnshire and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the natural world from the Humber to the Wash.  With over 25,000 members and around 100 nature reserves, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is largest voluntary nature conservation organisation in Lincolnshire. Our vision is for Lincolnshire, North and North-East Lincolnshire, and the neighbouring sea and estuaries to be rich in wildlife for the benefit of everyone.
   www.lincstrust.org.uk 
   Twitter: @LincsWildlife 
   Facebook: LincolnshireWildlifeTrust
   
   
3. The Wildlife Trusts
   There are 47 individual Wildlife Trusts covering the whole of the UK and the Isle of Man and Alderney.  All are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.  We have more than 800,000 members including 150,000 members of our junior branch Wildlife Watch.  Our vision is to create A Living Landscape and secure Living Seas.  We manage around 2,300 nature reserves and every year we advise thousands of landowners and organisations on how to manage their land for wildlife. We also run marine conservation projects around the UK, collecting vital data on the state of our seas and celebrating our amazing marine wildlife.
   www.wildlifetrusts.org
   

For further information please contact

Tracy McAndrew, Project Administrator,
Lincolnshire Fenland for People & Wildlife Project, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01778 422107
Email: wtfadmin@lincstrust.co.uk

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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