at Rosliston Forestry Centre Other Environmental Education Project activities for all! • Gardening on Monday afternoons ‘Drop in’ and help us in the wildlife and sensory gardens at Rosliston Forestry Centre (not Bank Holidays) 2 - 4pm (winter) 2:30 - 4:30pm (summer)
Wildlife Watch
Family Activities 2014
• Environmental Education Project and ‘Get Active in the Forest’ walks programme: wildlife/heritage guided walks across South Derbyshire all year round. See front cover for our contact details. • For other events at Rosliston Forestry Centre, across the National Forest and beyond go to: www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk, www.nationalforest.org or www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation For more information on Wildlife Watch look at: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk or www.wildlifewatch.org.uk Find us on Facebook Badge
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Environmental Education Project working across South Derbyshire and The National Forest
www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 8JX
Activities at Rosliston Forestry Centre: Tues 18th February
Woodland Experience Walk
Enjoy a winter ‘woodland experience’ around the forestry centre. Take part in a winter scavenger hunt and look for signs of spring. Bring your cameras! Gather in the classroom from 2pm to start promptly at 2.15pm, whatever the weather. Session will finish between 3.30pm and 4pm. £2 per person.
Tues 15th April
Easter Springwatch 1
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/set of equipment borrowed.
Tues 22nd April
Easter Springwatch 2
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/ set of equipment borrowed.
Sat 26th April
Science Discovery Day
Come and have some fun with science have a go at simple experiments with the Environmental Education team and the Astronomy Group. Event free, may be small charge for some activities. Suitable for all ages. 11am - 4pm.
Sat 3rd May
Dawn Chorus Walk at Rosliston Forestry Centre
Meet 5am at Rosliston Forestry Centre Foyer. Join us for a leisurely walk with bird expert Dave Scattergood to discover the wonders of the dawn chorus. Booking essential. £8 per person includes hot snack and drink.
Investigate the site with the Environmental Education bring a camera Project team! Borrow equipment from us and learn more about the varied wildlife as you explore, or join in fun activities like pond dipping or minibeast hunting, led by our staff. Children must be supervised by an adult – please be ready to help them with the activities. See programme for the different types of session and prices.
Tues 27th May
Family Explorers (Birds)
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking and listening for spring birds. Bring your camera to take pictures of what you see, and return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/ set of equipment borrowed.
Sat 19th July
Wildlife ‘Bioblitz’
A full day wildlife bonanza – what creatures live at Rosliston? Join the wildlife experts as they work it out… pick a time to suit yourself or stay all day! A mixture of searching, identification and guided walks. Contact us for the full programme. Event runs from 10am until midnight, (last admission 9pm). Free event, donations welcome.
Tues 29th July
Pond Dipping
Start any time from 2 - 3.30pm. Join us down by the pond/lake (follow signs) and help us find out what creatures are in there! We provide all the equipment but please be prepared to share within family groups. Session ends 4pm. £2.50 per child over 3.
Tues 5th August
Family Explorers (Butterflies and other Summer Insects)
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for butterflies, bees, dragonflies and other flying insects. Bring your camera to photograph what you find and return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/set of equipment borrowed.
Tues 12th August
Minibeast Safari
Join us for a guided walk to discover some of the smallest creatures at Rosliston! We will be looking for minibeasts in different places around the site and using sweep nets, weather permitting! Gather in the classroom from 2pm to start promptly at 2.15pm. Session will finish between 3.30pm and 4pm. £2.50 per child over 3.
Tues 19th August
Family Explorers (Plants)
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for plants and trees. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/set of equipment borrowed.
Wildlife Watch activities at other sites: Sat 28th/Sun 29th June 2014
‘Festival of Leisure’ at Maurice Lea Park, Church Gresley, Swadlincote
Wildlife Craft Activity
Drop in any time between 12 – 4 each day. Look out for our Environmental Education Project banner on one of the large tents! FREE
Wed 6th August 2014
‘Playday’ at Maurice Lea Park,
Church Gresley, Swadlincote 12-4pm Other Wildlife Watch activities take place across The National Forest. Contact us for more details.
Tues 26th August
Pond Dipping
Start any time from 2 - 3.30pm. Join us down by the pond/lake (follow signs) and help us find out what creatures are in there! We provide all the equipment but please be prepared to share within family groups. Session ends 4pm. £2.50 per child over 3.
Tues 2nd September
Family Explorers (Shapes and Colours)
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. How many natural shapes and colours can you find? Borrow some kit to help you explore the site. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm to help create a display of your findings. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/set of equipment borrowed.
Tues 16th September
Bat Walk
An opportunity to find out about bats with Derbyshire Bat Group – where they live, what they eat and how they find their way in the dark. Meet 6.30pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre classroom. Walk ends about 8.15pm. No need to book. £2.50 per person.
Sat 11th October
Science Discovery Day
11am - 4pm. Come and have some fun with science - have a go at simple experiments with the Environmental Education team, Derby University, Rolls-Royce and the Astronomy Group. Event free, may be small charge for some activities.
Tues 28th October
Autumnwatch at Rosliston
Come to the classroom from 2 - 3pm. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for signs of autumn such as hedgerow fruits, fungi and migrating birds. Return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification. All kit to be returned by 4pm. £2.50 per group/ set of equipment borrowed.
Other Environmental Education Project activities for all! • Gardening on Monday afternoons ‘Drop in’ and help us in the wildlife and sensory gardens at Rosliston Forestry Centre (not Bank Holidays) 2 - 4pm (winter) 2:30 - 4:30pm (summer) • Environmental Education Project and ‘Get Active in the Forest’ walks programme: wildlife/heritage guided walks across South Derbyshire all year round. See front cover for our contact details. • For other events at Rosliston Forestry Centre, across the National Forest and beyond go to: www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk, www.nationalforest.org or www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation For more information on Wildlife Watch look at: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk or www.wildlifewatch.org.uk
@Roslistonenved
Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre
If you require this information in large print or in another language please phone 01283 595795 or email: customer.services@south-derbys.gov.uk
Design: Tamsyn Port www.tamsynport.co.uk
Environmental Education Project working across South Derbyshire and The National Forest