Wildlife Events
Wildlife Events, Lectures and TalksThe Natural Eye
Date: 21 September – 2 October 2010
New work on show includes stunning work from recent expeditions to South Georgia by artists Chris Rose and Bruce Pearson. Painter Darren Rees will be showing recent work from his arctic travels and printmaker Greg Poole will be hanging work from South Africa's Kruger National Park.
More details »2010 Earthwatch debate – an environmental mascot for Britain
Date: Thursday 14 October 2010
An audience vote will decide the most fitting species (bestial or botanical) to become the new mascot for Britain.
More details »National Whale and Dolphin Watch Week
Date: 7th-15th August 2010
This year's National Whale and Dolphin Watch will take place between 7th and 15th of August 2010. Members of the public are once again invited to take part, either by helping trained observers or by sending in sightings.
More details »What’s on at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve - 2010
Date: Throughout 2010
Leighton Moss in Lancashire is one of the RSPB's best know reserves. There is always something happening at Leighton Moss, so see below for a list of all the events happening in 2010.
More details »Butterflies, Bugs & Beasties– discover how plants get by with a little help from their friends during summer ‘Biodiversity Year at Kew’ programme
Date: 29 May – 5 September 2010
In 2010 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is celebrating the UN's International Year of Biodiversity and throughout the summer we're inviting visitors to not only explore the stunning Gardens in full bloom; but to also delve into the hidden world of plant pollination and discover how plants work together with animals and insects to sustain life.
More details »LEARNING ABOUT WILDLIFE FILMMAKING FROM TOP TV PROFESSIONALS
Date: May, June & September
Bristol Wildlife Filmmakers have teamed up with Avon Wildlife Trust to offer a rare chance to learn wildlife filmmaking skills in the peaceful setting of the 250-acre nature reserve at Folly Farm between Bristol and Bath.
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Compassionate Conservation: Animal Welfare in Conservation Practice
Date: 1 – 3 September 2010
The Symposium will bring together scientists and practitioners from a range of disciplines to debate animal welfare issues in conservation, examine potential synergies, look for practical outcomes and promote a dialogue between these two disciplines that are often perceived as mutually exclusive.
More details »Help WDCS protect Scottish dolphins. Join the POD Plod and raise vital funds.
Date: 27th to 30th August
The POD Plod is a 26 mile sponsored trek from the 27th to 30th August, along the breathtaking Moray Coastal Trail from Findhorn Bay to Spey Bay, to raise funds to help WDCS protect the dolphins of the Moray Firth.
More details »BTO training courses – Identification, surveys & ringing
Date: February - October
The BTO are offering a range of training courses to help you get more out of your birdwatching. There are a wide range of topics, and an equally wide choice of venues around the country. Come on a fun 1-day workshop, or stay for a longer course and really make the most of the opportunities for bird watching that the venues offer.
More details »A Year of Walks with the National Trust
The National Trust has listed 12 walks, one per month. The best times to see the best National Trust properties, and the wildlife you might see along the way.
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