June 2008

Sunday 1 June
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See breeding birds, flowers, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. About 2.5 hours 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

Sunday 8 June
Wild flowers at Osborne
2pm – 3.30pm
A wander through the meadows, rides and walks taking in the natural beauty of the Estate's wild flora and fauna. Sorry, no dogs. Wear stout shoes. Booking advised.
Leader Nigel Brown
Tel 200022
Meet Osborne Reception
Cost Adults £7 concessions £5.50 children £4 EH members free

Saturday 14 June
Wight Lore: The Needles walk
10.30am
Climb to the Island's westernmost point and hear colourful tales of The Needles. Explore the Island's military past and see its long-abandoned rocket-testing site. A taxing but spectacular 5.5 mile walk. Bring a picnic. Duration 4 - 5 hours
Leader Adrian Searle
Tel 615636
Meet Totland war memorial, The Broadway
Cost Optional donation to Gift to Nature

Saturday 14 June
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See breeding birds, flowers, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. About 2.5 hours 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

Saturday 21 June
Family cycling barbeque
2pm Sandown/2.30pm Newport
Come and celebrate Bike Week 2008. A flat bike ride through the countryside to a barbeque at The Bike Shed Perreton Farm (GR 533854). Bring your own picnic if you wish. All levels of cyclists welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please ring if possible to assist with catering.
Leader Tim Thorne Cyclewight
Tel 520529
Meet 2pm Cycle track Perowne Way Sandown GR 593850 (one hour ride each way) or 2.30pm Cycle Track Shide Rd Newport GR 503881 (45 minutes each way)
Cost Donations for the food

Saturday 21 June
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Members' Day
2pm - 7pm
Come and meet the Wildlife Trust staff to find out how the Trust can help its members on the Island and how they can help us.
Leader Richard Grogan
Tel 529199
Meet Main car park Parkhurst Forest GR 480900

Sunday 22 June
Wildzone: Borthwood Story telling and wildlife journeys
1.30pm
Learn how to make a journey stick and record your wildlife wanderings. Booking essential
Meet in public car park in Alverstone road, Apse Heath, next to Borthwood. GR 566843
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child

Wednesday 25 June
Historic trees of Parkhurst Forest
10am – 12noon
Join the Wildlife Trust and the Histree Trail Project to learn about the history and ecology of Parkhurst Forest. Wear wellies or walking boots and waterproofs. Binoculars useful. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader Richard Grogan with Tina Williamson
Tel 529199
Meet Main car park, Parkhurst Forest GR 480900
Cost Donations appreciated

Sunday 29 June
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See breeding birds, flowers, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. About 2.5 hours 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

Monday 30 June
Newtown's grasses and meadows
1.30pm – 4pm
This walk will also be a workshop for identifying flowers and grasses. Three stiles. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet Old Town Hall car park GR 423906
Cost Adults including NT members £2