Habitats and Hillforts and RECORD Opportunities 2012
11th February - Winter Wildlife Wonderland
What happens to our wildlife in winter? Some species emerge whilst others run for cover. Join our wildlife detective as he reveals some of nature’s winter wildlife sights and spectacles.
The course will be led by : Jeff Clarke
Where : Meadow Bank Farm
1st April - What lies beneath?
The geology of Cheshire largely comprises of desert mudstones
and sandstones overlain by glacial deposits; forming a low flat
plain landscape with a series of small prominent sandstone
ridges.
Join our team of experts and take a giant step back in time as they
reveal the origins of the underlying bedrock and its consequent
effect on the surface vegetation.
The course will be led by : Cynthia Burek (Geologist), Veronica Cubit (TBC), Pauline Michell (Botanist)
Where : Maiden Castle and Bickerton
6th May - The early birds
Details to be confirmed shortly.
12th May - Darling buds of May
Join our expert at the site of a relatively recent innovative and highly successful experiment and enjoy a unique and enchanting sensory experience as wildflowers and accompanying wildlife thrive in abundance.
The course will be led by : Hilary Ash
Where : Wheeldon Copse
20th May - Making a splash (Freshwater life – rivers and ponds)
Details to be confirmed shortly.
The course will be led my : Andy Harmer
Where : River Weaver (TBC)
15th July - Dragons and Damsels
Details to be confirmed shortly.
The course will be led my : Paul Hill
Where : Nunsmere
18th August - High Flyers (Butterflies)
Details to be confirmed shortly.
September - Low and behold (Lower Plants)
Details to be confirmed shortly.
14th September - Bat to box and moth to a flame
Details to be confirmed shortly.
6th October - Green around the gills
Details to be confirmed shortly.
Example day
10.00 Arrival and refreshments
10.15 Introduction to the day & expert
10.20 Indoor workshop – covering:
What to look for, where to look, what you need, what we are likely to find on the day
11.00 field session one – habitat one
12.30 lunch
13.30 Field session two – habitat two
15.00 summing up & feedback
15.30 close