July 2008

Thursday 3 July
Not a lot of rubbish
10.30am
A tour of the Lynnbottom and Standen Heath landfill sites, including two composting operations to see in detail how the Island's waste is dealt with. Limited numbers; please phone to book. Some difficult terrain; stout shoes needed
Leader Lynn Clarke
Tel 821234
Meet To be advised on booking
Cost Donation to Gift to Nature

Saturday 12 July
Wight Lore: The Shanklin woodland walk
10.30am
A morning stroll through the ancient woodland link west of Shanklin, recently created under the Forestry Commission's JIGSAW scheme. A tranquil undulating walk through historically rich but still developing copse-land. About 1.5 hours/2 miles.
Leader Adrian Searle
Tel 615636
Meet Woodland link entrance, Westhill Rd Shanklin, next to Hungerberry Copse
Cost Optional donation to Gift to Nature

Sunday 13 July
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
A walk to see birds, butterflies and flowers on the RSPB reserve at Brading Marshes. About 2.5 hours. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Sunday 13 July
Osborne's bedding bonanza
2pm – 3.30pm
Enjoy the Terraces and Walled Garden as they come into full bloom. Sorry, no dogs. Booking advised.
Leader Alan Hickey
Tel 200022
Meet Osborne Reception
Cost Adults £7 concessions £5.50 children £4 EH members free

Monday 14 July
Wildlife on Tennyson Down
2pm- 4.30pm
A walk with the warden to look for cliff top wildlife. Moderately strenuous, with short but steep descent, 2 stiles. About 3 miles. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet High Down chalk pit GR 325856
Cost Adults including NT members £2

Saturday 19 July
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
A walk to see birds, butterflies and flowers on the RSPB reserve at Brading Marshes. About 2.5 hours. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Sunday 20 July
Birds, beasts and barrows
10.30am
A look at Wight Conservation's project on Mottistone Down. Family friendly. Fairly steep climb, stout footwear required. About 2.5 hours
Leader Wight Conservation
Tel 760773
Meet Jubilee car park GR 420846

Tuesday 22 July
Nightjar watching on Mottistone Common
8.30pm
An evening stroll to watch these amazing bird catching moths and hear their strange call as they fly around their nesting habitat. Some slopes; bring binoculars and a torch. Sorry no dogs.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet Car park at the lower end of Strawberry Lane GR 413837
Cost Adults including NT members £2

Wednesday 23 July
Wildzone: Tennyson Down Bug hunt & tree trackers
1.30pm
Discovery Packs provided. Booking essential
Meet at High Down Pit car park GR 324855
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £5 per pack


Wednesday 23 July
The night sky - star gazing on Mottistone Down
10.30pm
Gaze at stars, planets and moons with telescopes. Bring your own camp stool if you wish. Weather dependant - phone on day to check. About 1.5 hours
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet Mottistone Down Jubilee car park GR 420846
Cost £5 per person

Sunday 27 July
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See migrant birds, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Wednesday 30 July
Summer stroll
7.30pm - 9.30pm
A guided walk with the Reserves Officer to explore the history and wildlife of Arreton Down. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Stout footwear essential; please bring a torch; insect repellent useful. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader Chris Archbold
Tel 529199
Meet Park opposite the White Lion Pub GR 533867
Cost Donations appreciated

Wednesday 30 July
Wildzone: Moth-tastic at Mottistone
8pm & 31 July 9am
Treacle the trees to see what eats that sticky sap-like stuff then return in the morning to see real live moths caught by a light. Booking essential
Meet at the Mottistone Manor Car Park GR 403838 on Wed 30 July and return on Thurs 31 July at 9am. Approximately 2 hours in the evening and 1 hour the following morning.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child