Natural England

Events in 2008

Note: At Roudsea, Gait Barrows, Duddon & Great Asby National Nature Reserves (NNR) booking is essential (as numbers are limited) on all our walks; all are free and no dogs.

24th March
Finglandrigg NNR
Time 1pm-3.30pm
Easter Eggstravaganza!
Come and join us for a day of family fun and games including quizzes and crafts at Finglandrigg NNR. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby. Grid Ref NY 283572. Booking not required, dogs allowed on a lead.

10th April
Roudsea NNR
Time 1pm- 4pm
Managing woodland for wildlife
Come and join us to find out how we manage woodland for wildlife. Contact Mark Rawlins 01539 531604 for further details.

12th April
Roudsea NNR
Time (morning 04.30-07.00hrs)
Dawn Chorus in Roudsea Wood
Spring is in the air! Join us for a guided walk with Dr Jim Fowler to hear the dawn chorus. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

12th April
Gaitbarrows NNR, near Silverdale
Time (evening 19.00-22.00hrs)
Woodcocks and Warblers
Join us for a guided walk with Dr Jim Fowler. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

14th May
Gait Barrows NNR
Time 1pm – 4pm)
Spring Butterflies of the limestone country
Join us for a guided walk around this delightful reserve with Laura Sivell of Butterfly Conservation. Call 01539 531604 for further details.

18th May
Cliburn Moss NNR
Time 2.00pm-4.00pm
Looking at Bog Treasures
Join us for a family event exploring the bog’s treasures. Limited Parking, no toilets or wet weather shelter, Please bring refreshments, sturdy boots/wellingtons and waterproof. Booking required please ring Iris Glimmerveen on 01228 561601. No dogs please. Meet at Grid ref:- NY574258

22nd May
Gait Barrows NNR
Time 11am-3pm
Spiders of the limestone country
Join us for a guided walk with Dr Jennifer Newton to find out more about spiders and insect life found on this unique habitat. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

25th May
Finglandrigg NNR
Time 10.00am -12.00pm
Tree Life
Come along and improve your tree identification skills and learn about facts and folklore at Finglandrigg NNR. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, dogs allowed on a lead. Booking not required. Entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby - Grid Ref NY 283572.

30th May
Roudsea NNR
Time (21.30- late)
Spring Moths and Hungry Caterpillars
Explore Roudsea woods and moss with Rob Petley-Jones, Senior site manager, Natural England. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

Early June 2008 (Date to be confirmed)
Finglandrigg NNR
Time: tbc
Marsh Fritillary Day
If you love butterflies you will love this! Join the Reserve staff to learn more about the Marsh Fritillary butterfly and the management being undertaken to restore and protect their habitat. Observation of the species in flight. Bring suitable clothing, wellies and Binoculars if you have them. No dogs please. Please call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby - Grid Ref NY 283572.

7th June
Gait Barrows NNR
Time 12pm -3pm
National Moth Day
Explore Gait Barrows NNR with Rob Petley-Jones, Senior site manager, Natural England. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

7th June
Gait Barrows NNR
Time (evening 21.30- late)
National Moth Day
Explore Gait Barrows NNR with Rob Petley-Jones, Senior site manager, Natural England. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

12th June
Roudsea NNR
Time 1pm-4pm
The Butterflies of Roudsea
Join us for a guided walk with Laura Sivell (Butterfly Conservation). Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

Tuesday 17th June
Gowk Bank
Time 1.00pm start
Open to anyone with a botanical or general natural history interest who wants to learn. Beginners Welcome. Limited parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, no dogs please. Booking required please contact Natural England staff on Tel 016973 50005 for further details. The reserve is situated north of Gilsland and adjacent to Butterburn and Lampert farms - Grid Ref: NY 679739.

Saturday 28th June
High Leys NNR
Time 1.00pm start
Flower and grass identification and management of hay meadows
Limited parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, no dogs please. Booking required please contact Natural England staff on 016973 50005 for further details. Off the A5086 from Rowrah east toward Cockermouth. About ½ mile east of the village, turn for Kirkland - Grid Ref: NY 063181.

30th June
Roudsea NNR
Time 10.30am -1.30pm
Nature’s Medicine chest
Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

3rd July
Roudsea NNR
Time 1pm- 4pm
Trees in Summer
Come along for a stroll around Roudsea wood and see some of the wonderful mature trees. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

3rd July
Roudsea NNR
Time 1pm- 4pm
Trees in Summer
Come along for a stroll around Roudsea wood and see some of the wonderful mature trees. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

10th July
Gait Barrows NNR
Time 1pm – 4pm
Fritillaries Bonanza!
Join us for a guided walk with Laura Sivell of Butterfly Conservation. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

17th July
Roudsea NNR
Time 1pm – 4pm
The Butterflies of Roudsea Wood
Join us for a guided walk with Laura Sivell of Butterfly Conservation. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

30th July
Great Asby Scar
Time 11am – 3pm
Bringing life back to the uplands
Explore the habitat and wildlife of Great Asby Scar with Rob Petley-Jones, Senior site manager, Natural England. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

23 July and 6th August
Finglandrigg NNR
Time 1.00 – 3.30pm
Wacky Woodland Days
Come along and have some family fun at our wacky woodland day. Trails, quizzes, games and crafts for all the family. Booking not required. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, dogs allowed on a lead. Contact Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Finglandrigg NNR entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby - Grid Ref NY 283572.

8th August
Roudsea NNR
Time (evening 23.30hr - late)
Rosy Marsh Moth Hunt
Go in search of the Rosy Marsh Moth! Explore Roudsea NNR and see some of the smaller wonders at this magnificent woodland moss site. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.
Access to the site is via the A590 road to Haverthwaite.

Peatland for People Festival Week

1. Saturday 9th August
Glasson NNR
Time 9pm
Moth Night
Learn more about the fascinating world of moths with Moth expert Mike Clements. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, no dogs please. Bring suitable clothing, midge repellent or clothing. No booking required. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Meet at Grid Ref:- NY 230601.

2. Thursday 13th August
Tullie House Carlisle
Time 10.00am-4.00pm
Bugs, birds and bogs
Games, quizzes, crafts investigation activities for all the family. Parking, disabled access, toilets, indoor event. No Booking required.
Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details.

3. Saturday 16th August
Wedholme flow NNR
Time 1.00pm-4.00pm
Wander on Wedholme exploring the Peatland wildlife.
Bring wellies and wet weather clothing, dogs allowed on a lead, but not accessible for pushchairs or prams unfortunately. Booking required please call Natural England staff on 01697 50005 for further details. Meet at Wedholme Flow Car Park Grid Ref:- NY 238538.

13th August
Duddon Mosses NNR
Time 10am -4pm
How to Restore a Bog for Wildlife
Bogs are brilliant! Come along and find out more about restoring bogs for wildlife and why they are important. Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

16th August
Wedholme Flow NNR
Wander on Wedholme
Come and join us and find out more about Peatlands for People. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details.

22nd August
Finglandrigg NNR
Time 9pm
Moth Night
Explore the fascinating world at night with moth expert Mike Clements. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, no dogs please. Booking not required. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby - Grid Ref NY 283572.

5th September
Finglandrigg NNR
Bat Night
Come along and join the bat expert Sally Phillips exploring the batty world at Finglandrigg NNR. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, no dogs please. Booking not required. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Entrance off the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirbampton at Haverlands layby - Grid Ref NY 283572.

24th September
Roudsea NNR
Wild Fungi of the Woods
Roudsea has over 280 fungi species, come along and see some of them at Roudsea Woods and Moss. Call 01539 531604 for further details. Access via the A590 Haverthwaite road.

4th October
Cliburn Moss NNR
Fungi Foray
Join Paul Nichol a fungi expert as we explore the magic world of fungi at Cliburn Mosses NNR. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities, dogs allowed on a lead. Bring containers to collect specimens. No booking required. Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details. Meet at Grid ref:- NY 574258, a few miles east of Penrith.

31st October
Gait Barrows NNR
Identifying Signs of Deer
Would you like to know more about tracking deer, identifying where they have been or just finding about a little more about deer? Call Natural England staff on 01539 531604 for further details.

11th December
Roudsea NNR
Trees In Winter
Call Natural England staff on 01697 350005 for further details.
Access is via the A590 Haverthwaite road.

Events with partners

9th April
Hartsop Hall
Historic Walk
As part of the Flora of the Fells festival of walks 2008, come along and hear about the historic romano-british settlement at Hartsop Hall. Meet at Brothers Water Inn, Brothers Water, walk is 1.5 miles. For further details contact Friends of the Lake District on 01539 720788.

3rd and 4th May
Britts Park Carlisle
Time 10.00am-5.00pm
‘Peatlands for People’ Carlisle Flower and Boarder Show
Parking, disabled access, toilets, wet weather and refreshment facilities, other stalls and exhibits. Contact 016973 50005 for further details. Booking not required, dogs allowed on a lead.

May (to be confirmed)
Roof of the Pennines Walk
Please call Friends of the Lake District on 01539 720788 to book your place and for further details.

Saturday 17th May11am – 4pm
North Plain RSPB
Time (1hr break for lunch)
Bog Walk
Explore the wildlife found on some of the best Peatlands in Britain and find out about the management needed to conserve and restore these precious habitats. Parking, no toilets, no wet weather or refreshment facilities. No dogs please. Booking required please ring Natural England staff on 016973 50005. Meet at Grid Reference NY197615. Grade /distance - Moderate –Hard 6km.

24th July
Brotherswater Walk
Come along for a healthy, 2 mile walk around the shore of Brothers Water. Learn about the history of this small lake and what lies within it. As part of the Flora of the Fells festival 2008, please call Friends of the Lake District on 01539 720788 to book.
Meet at the Cow Bridge Car Park at the bottom of Brothers Water lake.

August (to be confirmed)
Buttermere Fells Walk, Lake District
Part of the Flora of the Fells festival 2008, please call Friends of the Lake District on 01539 720788 for more details.