Forthcoming Activities & Events
Welcome to our Activities section, here you will find details of the latest activities and events coming up in and around the Montefiore Woodland. So come along and learn about the woodland and its inhabitants. If you have any questions about any of our upcoming activities send us a message via our contact us page or you can email us at montefiorewoodland@gmail.com.
Forthcoming Work Parties
Beautiful Primroses – Thanks to Lisa for donated plants
March 2017 work party – chippings
Spring has sprung in the woodland.
Work parties will be held on the first Saturday of the month 10am – 12 noon (weather permitting) commencing on:
When?
Commencing from Saturday 2nd March, 2019
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? Tasks : Our on-going litter collection and ivy removal. Possibly chippings to be spread along paths….? General tidy up!
big butterfly count Montefiore Woodland
big butterfly count – Marbled White : 19th July,2015
When? 2o19 date to be confirmed
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? To count the number of butterflies seen in the woodland for the national survey big butterfly count.
Plus an opportunity to see a variety of moths trapped in the local area from the night before.
Privet Hawk-moth – July work party
Community Evening Bat Strolls around the woodland and in the local area.
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Shirley’s talk prior to Bat Walk 26th Aug 17
Bat Strolls are held on the LAST Friday of the summer months.
When?
Friday 31st Aug 7:30pm PLUS the opening of our NEW Moth Trap kindly funded by Michelle Fenner from the Councillors Community Fund.
NB Do check our website for last minute updates as these walks only take place if weather conditions are favourable and may change!
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? An informative talk regarding bats in the local area followed by a gentle strong within the woodland, along the alleyways to King George VI Park, then returning back to the woodland to see what the moth trap/light has attracted.
Forthcoming Committee Meeting
When? To be confirmed
Where? Montefiore Arms – Back Room
What? Committee Meeting
To discuss forthcoming work parties, events and activities.
