Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Our Brandon Marsh Nature Tots will be heading out for a teddy bear adventure this Thursday! Ideal for 2 to 4-year-olds, book for 10.30am or 1.30pm: http://ow.ly/HLAJ30okZnK Free in the afternoon for #Coventry #Nuneaton #Bedworth families thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery #outdoorlearning

Keep Britain Tidy is seeking new #LitterHeroes Ambassadors to join their volunteer programme and needs your help!
The #LitterHeroes Ambassador programme is for people from all walks of life who want to get their communities involved in litter picking and improving public spaces for all.
To get involved apply online via www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LHAapply2019 or email LHAmbassador@keepbritaintidy.org
... Get more information here: www.keepbritaintidy.org/litterheroes-amba ssador-programme
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Join us at the Parkridge Centre for the Easter Bunny’s Trail on Sunday 21st or Monday 22nd April! Drop in between 10am to 4pm. The Easter Bunny has visited our reserve to deliver eggs for his friends but who did he leave them for? Follow the clues and fill in your trail to win a chocolate prize! Only £1 per trail.
Take out Family Membership of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust on the day and get your trails, plus four holiday activities for up to 3 children for free!
... #Easter #Easterbunny #EasterChocolate

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Some of our newer members enjoyed a walk around Bubbenhall Wood & Meadow with our Dunsmore Woodlands & Brandon Marsh Officer today. Philippa - Membership Engagement Officer

Not only do we have den building for big kids this Easter, we've also got Teeny Tiny Den Building. Come along and build dens big enough for you and your toddler and you could even bring a picnic and eat lunch in the finished product! https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/events

Don't forget if you're aged 8 and up you can join us to light fires and create your own charcoal pencil to take away! https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/events

Have you enjoyed watching our Peregrine webcams so far.... Please support Peregrine Watch by donating £3 - Text: WKWT001 to 70331, or to donate any other amount visit : http://easydonate.org/WKWT001

What can you find as we head out on a bug hunt? Help us spot worms, beetles, butterflies and so much more on Monday the 15th of April at Brandon Marsh and Tuesday the 16th at The Parkridge Centre, Solihull. https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/events

Looking for a Summer activity? Come along to our tress and wildflowers ID session, and learn about trees, flowers, grasses, sedges and rushes found in and around Brandon.
For more information and for tickets, please visit: http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org. uk/flowerandtreeid

We'd like to say a big thank you to naturalist Steven Falk for leading a blossom sequence and pollinator event as part of our Arden Farm Wildlife Network yesterday.
Farmers from across the area came together to learn how to make changes to improve their farms for wildlife.
It was fascinating to hear Steven's passion for invertebrates, trees and pollinators! Read on for advice on attracting pollinators to your garden https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/…/how-make-be...e…
#LivingLandscapes #blossom #pollinators
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Wilderness Skills Day for 11-17 year olds in May half term!
This day of activities aims to inject some real adrenaline and excitement through a series of games and exercises which hone our natural aptitudes for stealth, survival and adventure in the wilderness. This day is a must for any teenager eager to roam through mud and woodland. Note: This is a drop off session, no parents allowed!
Book your place now!
... https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/…/2019-05-29-w…
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There's still time to book for our holiday activities, we're getting excited about the outdoors this Easter, pond dipping, building dens and even making charcoal! https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/events

Great news! We're working in partnership with Rugby Borough Council (RBC) to help make your local green spaces great places for people and wildlife. Last year's trial of reduced grass cutting by RBC brought new species of plants, moths, butterflies and dragonflies to sites for the first time. The UK has seen some of the biggest declines in wildlife anywhere in the world and our green spaces can play their part in nature’s recovery.
Longer grass, which is cut less often, is ...better for wildlife as it allows wild flowers to grow and provides a home for small mammals, insects and other species. Wild flowers are vital for pollinators like bees and butterflies and their pollination of fruit, vegetables and cereal crops provides us with one in every three mouthfuls of food. By helping pollinators we help people too!
RBC's plan is to create urban meadows in 13 more sites in the borough, maintaining access for you, whilst at the same time helping wildlife.
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The Dunsmore Living Landscape team are looking for a new trainee! This paid role offers an opportunity to gain conservation experience and training in practical and community engagement work with the Trust across the Rugby, Leamington and Coventry area. Deadline is the 14th April. Apply using the link below.
https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/…/traineeship-…

Bats really are brilliant and for lots of reasons, particularly if you don’t like being bitten by midges and you do like chocolate! Come along and find out what makes them so special before going out onto the reserve to see, and hear, them in action.
Tickets are £5! Book online now. Thursday 9 May, 8pm - 10pm www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/…/ 2019-05-09-brilliant…
... Or Thursday 8 August, 8pm - 10pm www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/…/ 2019-08-08-brilliant…

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Brandon Marsh Nature Tots will be having fun with Dizzy Dinosaurs this Thursday! Sessions at 10.30am or 1.30pm: http://ow.ly/etYQ30onkOU Ideal for 2 to 4-year-olds and free in the afternoon for Coventry, Nuneaton and Bedworth families thanks to People's Postcode Lottery #everychildwild #outdoorlearning

Less then a month until our celebration of Dawn Chorus Day at Bubbenhall Wood. Greet the rising sun and enjoy nature’s symphony! Last few places are still available so book now to avoid disappointment.
https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/…/2019-05-05-i…

Fancy living a wilder life?
Be part of a Green and Healthy Ufton!
Offering you a chance to get out and get active, whilst meeting new people and learning new skills.
... Fortnightly hands on taster sessions will be starting on Tuesday 14th May at Ufton Fields Nature Reserve, inbetween Leamington Spa and Southam.
If you live locally and are keen to try something new, we would love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome and no time commitment is required.
To find out more or sign up for a taster session, please contact Faye Irvine, Wildlife Engagement Officer, faye.irvine@wkwt.org.uk or visit our website: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org .uk/GHU
‪#‎StayWild‬
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You have to laugh at all the fish fiddlers giving 1 star reviews because of an otter picture. Have they nothing better to do like maybe go and pose for a photo with a fish suffocating? I used to fish when I was a kid but soon realised outsmarting a fish isn't really that difficult, in fact it was boring. So I took up scuba diving to see fish in THEIR environment. Far more fun and way more interesting. Don't forget to clear up any discarded line and hooks after yourselves, wouldn't want to harm any wildlife would you. Just as well you can't use lead shot now. Whose bright idea was that to use lead in rivers and lakes, a highly toxic substance? How many swans died to make you all see sense? You're a bleedin menace.

Took my elderly Mum and my two children today to explore the Brandon Marsh reserve and also booked them onto the Wildlife Watch. The 1hr long watch was fantastic, worth every penny. We went pond dipping and uncovered a wonderful amount of bugs, larvae and even newts! Then we had a walk to a meadow where the guide told the kids how to make a bird treat which was a combo of seeds and a dob of honey. We then all attempted to make our own bird nests with various twigs and leaves on the ground with each child being given a bird puppet to hold and sit on each nest :-) My children (6) and (3) were enthralled throughout and we finished our session with a lesson in making another bird feeder out of Cheerios ! The guide was brilliant and I thought the whole session was perfect for the age of my children and relaxed but engaging. Would highly recommend we all support this fantastic trust and get down there and enjoy the wildlife.

Took my 2 year to one of the themed nature classes in the woods (winter animals), he absolutely loved it. Lots of imaginative outdoor play and exploration, brilliant idea to get children interested in nature and the outdoors... The staff are warm and friendly, a lovely experience... will definitely be back! �

The best of my local Wildlife Trusts, friendly people, helpful staff and rangers. Lots of different lakes and habitats for the wildlife.

Thank you to Rosie and the other rangers for a great 3 days on the ‘Call of the Wild’ camp. My son and his friend had a wonderful time den building, fire lighting and wood carving. And it kept them away from the Xbox! �

Thank you to Katie and Ellen for showing us how to make dens, fairy potions and fairy gardens. Ella-Rose had the most incredible day and was so engaged! She topped it off by getting very muddy in the mud kitchen making 'stinky' cheesecake for daddy's birthday � Love coming here - great for kids �

Such an important group, fighting for our local wildlife. So many good projects & plenty of opportunities to volunteer & learn something new about the flora & fauna of Warwickshire.

Protecting wildlife from those who see killing small animals as a fun thing to do - keep up the good work and ignore the trolls who are leaving negative reviews.

If you like peace and quiet, then the nature reserve at Brandon marsh is definitely worth a day out to, lots of birds and wild flower meadows

I just really want to say thank you for all the amazing work you do on nature preservation, helping wild animals and also providing a wonderful educational day out for families like mine. Keep up the good work!

Have recently volunteered with the Help for he Hedgehogs campaign, the support and knowledge of the team is great and they really have supported us.

Fantastic reserves, wonderful activity sessions, excellent tea room - recommended for all. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of wildlife in the region.

Came here on Saturday (Brandon) for a birthday party. Den building, potion making, so much fun! The staff were fantastic and it made for a very enjoyable day! Thank you

Will definitely come again �

Brilliant pictures of animals doing natural things to survive and trying to help after mankind is hell bent on destroying their natural environment. Though I fear you may have some wildlife crimes being committed at some point with all your otter haters that feel only they can kill fish and nothing else can. Keep up the good work

Beautiful day, what a find! enjoyed all the walks and hides. Lot's of wildlife to watch and plenty of opportunities for a photograph. Thank you for the large pot of tea and super selection of yummy cake. One of our favourite places to return xx

Awesome place with friendly people, thank you for all your work protecting our wildlife (and entertaining the children.) Your educational and conservational values are hugely needed.

Always have a great time where ever the WWT are. Brandon is an excellent reserve. Offering all kinds of family friendly activities. Helping to teach our youngsters the importance of nature and how we all live along side each other.

It was ok,very dissapointed the hide windows wouldnt open that looks onto the bird feeders! And also the fact the feeders were empty!! As a bird watcher/ photographer this hide is pointless

I was just wondering if you could provide more information on your toileting facilities for disabled people? My daughter (aged 14 & a wheelchair user) would enjoy many of the events you hold. You say the routes in your Solihull one are flat & accessible, but only say there are disabled toilets. A disabled toilet can mean many things. Do they include rails - 1 or 2? A changing bench? A hoist? It would be great if you could include this information. Thank you.

Join us at the Parkridge Centre for the Easter Bunny’s Trail on Sunday 21st or Monday 22nd April! Drop in between 10am to 4pm. The Easter Bunny has visited our reserve to deliver eggs for his friends but who did he leave them for? Follow the clues and fill in your trail to win a chocolate prize! Only £1 per trail.
Take out Family Membership of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust on the day and get your trails, plus four holiday activities for up to 3 children for free!
... #Easter #Easterbunny #EasterChocolate

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Bats really are brilliant and for lots of reasons, particularly if you don’t like being bitten by midges and you do like chocolate! Come along and find out what makes them so special before going out onto the reserve to see, and hear, them in action.
Tickets are £5! Book online now. Thursday 9 May, 8pm - 10pm www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/…/ 2019-05-09-brilliant…
... Or Thursday 8 August, 8pm - 10pm www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/…/ 2019-08-08-brilliant…

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You have to laugh at all the fish fiddlers giving 1 star reviews because of an otter picture. Have they nothing better to do like maybe go and pose for a photo with a fish suffocating? I used to fish when I was a kid but soon realised outsmarting a fish isn't really that difficult, in fact it was boring. So I took up scuba diving to see fish in THEIR environment. Far more fun and way more interesting. Don't forget to clear up any discarded line and hooks after yourselves, wouldn't want to harm any wildlife would you. Just as well you can't use lead shot now. Whose bright idea was that to use lead in rivers and lakes, a highly toxic substance? How many swans died to make you all see sense? You're a bleedin menace.

Took my elderly Mum and my two children today to explore the Brandon Marsh reserve and also booked them onto the Wildlife Watch. The 1hr long watch was fantastic, worth every penny. We went pond dipping and uncovered a wonderful amount of bugs, larvae and even newts! Then we had a walk to a meadow where the guide told the kids how to make a bird treat which was a combo of seeds and a dob of honey. We then all attempted to make our own bird nests with various twigs and leaves on the ground with each child being given a bird puppet to hold and sit on each nest :-) My children (6) and (3) were enthralled throughout and we finished our session with a lesson in making another bird feeder out of Cheerios ! The guide was brilliant and I thought the whole session was perfect for the age of my children and relaxed but engaging. Would highly recommend we all support this fantastic trust and get down there and enjoy the wildlife.

Took my 2 year to one of the themed nature classes in the woods (winter animals), he absolutely loved it. Lots of imaginative outdoor play and exploration, brilliant idea to get children interested in nature and the outdoors... The staff are warm and friendly, a lovely experience... will definitely be back! �

The best of my local Wildlife Trusts, friendly people, helpful staff and rangers. Lots of different lakes and habitats for the wildlife.

Thank you to Rosie and the other rangers for a great 3 days on the ‘Call of the Wild’ camp. My son and his friend had a wonderful time den building, fire lighting and wood carving. And it kept them away from the Xbox! �

Thank you to Katie and Ellen for showing us how to make dens, fairy potions and fairy gardens. Ella-Rose had the most incredible day and was so engaged! She topped it off by getting very muddy in the mud kitchen making 'stinky' cheesecake for daddy's birthday � Love coming here - great for kids �

Such an important group, fighting for our local wildlife. So many good projects & plenty of opportunities to volunteer & learn something new about the flora & fauna of Warwickshire.

Protecting wildlife from those who see killing small animals as a fun thing to do - keep up the good work and ignore the trolls who are leaving negative reviews.

If you like peace and quiet, then the nature reserve at Brandon marsh is definitely worth a day out to, lots of birds and wild flower meadows

I just really want to say thank you for all the amazing work you do on nature preservation, helping wild animals and also providing a wonderful educational day out for families like mine. Keep up the good work!

Have recently volunteered with the Help for he Hedgehogs campaign, the support and knowledge of the team is great and they really have supported us.

Fantastic reserves, wonderful activity sessions, excellent tea room - recommended for all. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of wildlife in the region.

Came here on Saturday (Brandon) for a birthday party. Den building, potion making, so much fun! The staff were fantastic and it made for a very enjoyable day! Thank you

Will definitely come again �

Brilliant pictures of animals doing natural things to survive and trying to help after mankind is hell bent on destroying their natural environment. Though I fear you may have some wildlife crimes being committed at some point with all your otter haters that feel only they can kill fish and nothing else can. Keep up the good work

Beautiful day, what a find! enjoyed all the walks and hides. Lot's of wildlife to watch and plenty of opportunities for a photograph. Thank you for the large pot of tea and super selection of yummy cake. One of our favourite places to return xx

Awesome place with friendly people, thank you for all your work protecting our wildlife (and entertaining the children.) Your educational and conservational values are hugely needed.

Always have a great time where ever the WWT are. Brandon is an excellent reserve. Offering all kinds of family friendly activities. Helping to teach our youngsters the importance of nature and how we all live along side each other.

It was ok,very dissapointed the hide windows wouldnt open that looks onto the bird feeders! And also the fact the feeders were empty!! As a bird watcher/ photographer this hide is pointless

I was just wondering if you could provide more information on your toileting facilities for disabled people? My daughter (aged 14 & a wheelchair user) would enjoy many of the events you hold. You say the routes in your Solihull one are flat & accessible, but only say there are disabled toilets. A disabled toilet can mean many things. Do they include rails - 1 or 2? A changing bench? A hoist? It would be great if you could include this information. Thank you.