5 January 2012

Our first management meeting of 2012 will be in Findern Methodist Chapel beginning at 7pm. All welc

20 January 2012

We shall be attending South Derbyshire District Council's Survive and Prosper Event.

25 January 2012

Group members to attend the inaugural meeting of the Melbourne Footpaths Group.

26 January 2012

We shall be meeting Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

February 2 2012

Our management meeting will be held in Findern Methodist Chapel beginning at 7pm. All welcome.

February 3 2012

We shall be putting up bird boxes along the towpath of the Trent & Mersey Canal alongside British Waterways staff.

February 5 2012

We shall be going along to the inaugural meeting of the Mercia Marina Wildlife Committee.

February 13 2012

We shall be meeting Duncan Lovatt, our new Rights of Way Assistant to plan future projects.

February 15 2012

Fun On The Green. Join group members and Derbyshire Countryside Service to make bee boxes and other seasonal fun activities for the family. 1-3pm. All welcome.

February 24 2012

We shall be attending a planning meeting for next year's National Forest Walking Festival.

1 March 2012

Our management meeting will be held at 7pm. Venue tbc. All welcome.

5 March 2012

We shall be meeting British Waterways staff to discuss future projects. Meet at the Nadee at 10am.

17 March 2012

We shall be inspecting our bat boxes along with members of Derby Bat Conservation Society. Meeting at the Nadee Restaurant at 10am. All welcome.

5 April 2012

Our monthly management meeting will be held at 7pm. Venue tbc. All welcome.

16 April 2012

Spring into Spring -Fun on the Green at Findern!

Outdoor event to celebrate spring with Findern Footpaths Group and the
Environmental Education Project team. Includes making an origami pot and
planting seeds in it to take away and grow.

Drop in between 1pm and 3pm.

Free admission, small charge for some activities.

17th April 2012

South Derbyshire Environmental Forum

Badgers, biodiversity and engagement!

Learn more about badgers with South Derbyshire Badger group, and take a quick peek

at the new Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Action Plan with Nick Moyes.

6.00-7.30pm Badger watching (booking essential, max 12 people)

7.30-8.30pm Badger Presentation/ discussion

8.30-9.00pm Biodiversity Action Plans – how they can help us. Presentation/discussion

Meet at: Findern Methodist Chapel DE65 6AD

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3 May 2012

Our monthly management meeting will be at 7pm. Venue tbc. All welcome.
 

Wed 16th May

South Derbyshire Environmental Forum meeting

Elvaston Park Local Nature Reserve

A day of practical information and activities

Includes: Idenitification walks (e.g. trees and minibeasts) and tasks in the Local Nature Reserve

Meet at Rangers Office opposite shop in main courtyard

10.00am-3.00pm Café on site, or bring your own sandwiches.

Meet at: Elvaston Country Park, Borrowash Road (B5010) Elvaston Derby Derbyshire DE72 3EP

Car parking : detailed to be provided when you book;

For more information and a plan of the park see www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Elvastonparkmap

(possible Moth Watch at Elvaston on Tues 15th, weather permitting)

24 May 2012

Findern Historical Walk.

A short evening stroll around our wildlife sites and along the Trent & Mersey Canal. Meet at the Village Green at 7pm. This event is organised as part of the National Forest Walking Festival. Small charge applies.

June

3rd Jul 2012

Trails, quizzes and outdoor activities

Will include tree trails and basic tree ID, and how to set up trails on your site, led by Environmental Education

Project. Most of the meeting will be outdoors.

2.30-6.00pm

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston Swadlincote DE12 8JX. Meet at the Forest Classroom.

July 5 2012

Our monthly mangement meeting in the Parish Rooms, Findern at 7pm. All welcome.

August

September 6 2012

Our regular monthly management meeting will be held in the Parish Rooms at 7pm. All welcome.

25 September 2012

Practical skills afternoon and evening at Calke Abbey

To include:

-Practical woodland/path management

-Identification walks (weather permitting, this is likely to be fungi, mammal tracks and signs, bats)

-ID skills: moths/ other invertebrates / trees

Booking essential for afternoon and evening programmes (either or both)

Come dressed for the weather and outdoor work (work is optional!) 2.00pm-6.00pm & 7.00– 10.00pm

Light supper (jacket potato + dessert) available at 6pm in the Calke Restaurant, £7/ head (pre book by 17th Sept).

Calke Abbey National Trust, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Meet in Stable Block teaching room (near tea room)

Small site admission charge, unless you belong to the National Trust

October

November 1 2012

Our last management meeting of the year, beginning at 7pm. Venue tbc. All welcome.

November 6 2012

 Publicity and marketing including public relations & social media

A series of short presentations/ workshops from South Derbyshire District Council, Northgate Public Services

and the Derbyshire Biodiversity Partnership. #LDLBAP Plus a chance to plan 2013 programme...

7-9pm Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton DE65 6GR

November 25 2012

Fun on the Green at Findern - Elves Workshop

Outdoor event with Findern Footpaths group and the SouthDerbyshire Environmental Education Team, including a chance to decorate your own baby Christmas tree.

Drop in between 1.30pm and 3.30pm

Free admission, small charge for some activities.

December