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What’s on at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve - 2010

`What's on' at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve 2010

May

Art course: Leighton's landscape in oils

Saturday 22 May (11 am-4 pm)
Oil painting with Marianne Birkby. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).

RSPB Lancaster Local Group visit
Friday 28 May (6.30 pm onwards)
A walk around Leighton Moss guided by John Wilson. Meet in Leighton Moss car park. This is an ideal chance to find out more about the RSPB Lancaster local group-everyone welcome!

June

Family guided walk: Wildsquare walk
Tuesday 1 June (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Explore our reserve's ‘Wildsquare' and get to know all the creatures that live here throughout the year. Find out how you can get involved with ‘Wildsquares' at home too. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Afternoon tweets: Fun with flowers
Wednesday 2 June (‘Drop in' at anytime between 12.30 - 3.15 pm)
Come along and take part in a crafty activity lasting about 15 minutes, and then enjoy some storytelling out on the reserve. Cost: Children: £3 (RSPB members £1.50) - includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Wednesday walkabout: New nature celebration
Wed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June (11 - 1 pm)
Enjoy this special time of year when there's lots of young birds about.
Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Family activity day: Pond dipping
Thursday 3 June (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Explore the underwater world of Leighton Moss after a short walk to see the bird life.
Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Feathered Friendships
Friday 4 June (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 5 June 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 5 June
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Springwatch walk at Leighton Moss
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Springwatch with the RSPB! Enjoy a walk around our nature trails and have some fun finding the wildlife that lives here. Free event. No need to book.

Love nature? Love to help?
Sunday 6 June (3 - 4 pm)
Have you ever considered spending some of your time volunteering? During National Volunteers' Week, we will be holding this special event to let you find out more about volunteering with the RSPB. There are a many different ways that you can help-there's something suitable for everyone. We will tell you more during a short illustrated talk and a chance to find out more from our staff and volunteers. Free event.

The Dee Estuary- Past, Present and Future: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 8 June (7 - 9.30 pm)
Colin Wells, site manager of the RSPB's Dee Estuary nature reserve will regale tales of days gone by and describe the RSPB's ambitious plans for the future of this amazing reserve. Beforehand, enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration.

Art course: wild flower watercolours
Saturday 19 June (11-4 pm)
Join Marianne Birkby to learn to use watercolours to paint the wild flowers of Leighton Moss. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).

Moth breakfast
Sunday 20 June (8 - 1 0 am)
Learn more about the fascinating world of moths with experts from the Lancaster Moth Group. Booking and payment in advance essential for the moth breakfast that runs from 8 - 10 am. Cost: £8 (£7 RSPB members) including cooked breakfast. A drop in session will also be available afterwards from 10 am - 12 noon for anyone not booked on the event that wishes to see what's been caught.

Silverdale and Arnside art and craft trail
Friday 25 June (5 - 8 pm)
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 (11 am - 5 pm)
Open Studios, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations in both these two beautiful AONB villages. In our education room at Leighton Moss, there will be an exhibition with an example of all the work to help you plan your tour. Catalogues will be available from the reserve nearer the time for £1. Free event. For further information, see www.silverdalearttrail.co.uk

July

Feathered Friendships
Friday 2 July (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 3 July
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 3 July 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Butterflies of Warton Crag
Sunday 4 July (1 - 3 pm)
Join Richard Miller, assistant warden, to look for some of the UK's rarest butterflies and find out how we manage the limestone grassland for them. Recommended for adults (or young people over 10 years) and parts of the walk will be strenuous and on uneven terrain. Meet at Warton Quarry car park. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9.

Deer Watch
Monday 5, 12, 19, 26 July (7.30 - 9.30 pm)
Every Monday evening in July, enjoy a relaxing guided walk for all the family to look for our red deer and other summer wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration.

Wednesday walkabout: marsh harrier magic
Wed 7, 14, 21, 28 July (11 am - 1 pm)
Look out for our young marsh harriers leaving their nest and learning how to use the air beneath their wings. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

The Wild Art of Leighton Moss
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July (10 am - 5 pm)
A Summer exhibition by Marianne Birkby in our education room. Free entry to the exhibition.

Cycling in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 20 July (7-9.30 pm)
Tony Riden, Countryside Officer for Arnside and Silverdale AONB, will give a colourful slide-talk of the many places, views and wildlife that can be seen, heard and smelt whist enjoying the fresh air and good exercise of a cycle ride, the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel and see the AONB. Beforehand, enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).

Wildlife Art Exhibition
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July (10 am - 5 pm)
Artwork will be exhibited from Sean Wood of ‘The Laughing Badger Gallery' in Glossop and Lakeland Wildlife Artist, Bob Fletcher in our education room over the weekend. Free entry to the event.

August

Leighton Moss - a wildlife hotspot
Sunday 1 August (7 - 9.30 pm)
What birds and wildlife can be seen at Leighton Moss and why do they come here? Our reserve warden David Mower will explain with a superb illustrated talk with top quality photos. Then you can see for yourself on a relaxed guided walk to look for our summer wildlife. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £3, children £1, family £6, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10.

Deer watch
Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August (7 - 9 pm)
Every Monday evening in August, enjoy a relaxing guided walk for all the family to look for our red deer and other summer wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Feathered Friendships
Friday 6 August (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Wildlife Activity Day #1
Tuesday 3 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out things about wildlife, with games and activities to make you go ‘Wow! - nature is amazing'. With the wildlife activity team you will explore Leighton Moss and nearby places. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).

Wednesday walkabout: Hot and wild!
Wed 4, 11, 18, 25 August (11 am - 1 pm)
Soak up the reedbed experience from its wealth of dragonflies and butterflies to our colourful wildflowers (and everything in between!)
Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Afternoon tweets: Colourful Rainbows
Wednesday 4 August (‘Drop in' at anytime between 12.30 - 3.15 pm)
Come along and take part in a crafty activity lasting about 15 minutes, and then enjoy some storytelling out on the reserve. Cost: Children: £3 (RSPB members £1.50) - includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Family activity: The Return of Inspector Clueless
Thursday 5 August (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
‘Inspector Clueless' is needing YOUR help to solve his latest wildlife mystery around the nature trails. Are you up for the challenge? Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 7 August
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Wildlife Activity Day #2
Tuesday 10 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out things about wildlife, with games and activities to make you go ‘Wow! - nature is amazing'. With the wildlife activity team you will explore Leighton Moss and nearby places. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).

Afternoon tweets: Crazy Red deer pictures
Wednesday 11 August (‘Drop in' at anytime between 12.30 - 3.15 pm)
Come along and take part in a crafty activity lasting about 15 minutes, and then enjoy some storytelling out on the reserve. Cost: Children: £3 (RSPB members £1.50) - includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Family activity: Real Life Snakes and Ladders
Thursday 12 August (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Take part in making a ‘real life' snakes and ladders game with a wildlife theme. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Art and Craft exhibition and sale
Fri 13, Sat 14 and Sun 15 August
10 am-4 pm
Carnforth and District Art Society will be exhibiting their work in our education room, many pieces being inspired by the wildlife of Leighton Moss. Free event.

Wildlife Activity Day #3
Tuesday 17 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out things about wildlife, with games and activities to make you go ‘Wow! - nature is amazing'. With the wildlife activity team you will explore Leighton Moss and nearby places. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).

Afternoon tweets: Flying Seabirds
Wednesday 18 August (‘Drop in' at anytime between 12.30 - 3.15 pm)
Come along and take part in a crafty activity lasting about 15 minutes, and then enjoy some storytelling out on the reserve. Cost: Children: £3 (RSPB members £1.50) - includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Family activity: Pond dipping
Thursday 19 August (Choose from 11.30am - 1.00 pm or 1.30 - 3.00 pm)
Explore the underwater world of Leighton Moss after a short walk to see the bird life. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Bat night
Saturday 21 August (7 - 10 pm)
Enjoy an illustrated talk about these amazing creatures by local bat expert Gail Armstrong, then watch the bats come out at dusk on a guided walk. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £4, children £2, family £8, non-members: adults £6, children £3, family £12.

Clay creatures
Sunday 22 August (‘Drop in' anytime between 1 - 3.30 pm)
Make a clay creature with local sculpture and ceramic artist, Wyn Abbot to take home. Open to adults and children (children need to be accompanied by an adult). Cost: £4 (£3.50 RSPB members).

RSPB Lancaster Local Group visit
Friday 27 August (6.30 pm onwards)
A guided walk to see some of the reserve's coastal birds with John Wilson and the RSPB Lancaster Local Group. Everyone welcome! Meet in the Allen/Morecambe car park.

September

Wednesday walkabout: autumn migration mysteries
Wed 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September (11 am - 1 pm)
Find out about the amazing travels of our birds at this time of year and try and spot them on a relaxing walk. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Feathered Friendships
Friday 3 September (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 4 September 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 4 September
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Digital photography workshop
Sunday 5 September (11 am - 4 pm)
Got a Digital SLR camera and want to improve your wildlife photography? Then come along to this workshop with Mike Malpass, an excellent wildlife photographer for guidance, inspiration and tips on fieldcraft (suitable for all levels). Booking and payment in advance essential. Bring your own camera, lunch will be provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration

Art course: September sketchbook
Saturday 18 September (11 am - 4 pm)
Join Marianne Birkby to learn techniques to draw the autumn plants and wildlife of Leighton Moss. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).

Autumn Migration: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 21 September (7 - 9.30 pm)
Learn about the birds that are leaving and arriving on our shores, as well as those just passing through at this time of year with Alan Stamford. Beforehand, enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).

What's that wader?
Friday 24 September (10 am -12.30 pm)
Get more familiar with identifying wading birds. Meet in the Allen and Eric Morecambe car park. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, non-members: adults £4.50. No need to book.

RSPB Lancaster Local Group AGM
Saturday 25 September (7.30 pm onwards)
Join us for a talk on raptors by John Loder after the group's AGM.

RSPB Membership Taster event
Sunday 26 September (10 - 12 noon)
Have you considered joining the RSPB? If so, why not come to this event and find out more about the RSPB and how you can make a difference by supporting our work to help nature. This free event includes a short illustrated talk and a guided walk.

October

Feathered Friendships
Friday 1 October (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 2 October 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 2 October
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Wednesday walkabout: bearded tits
Wed 6, 13, 20, 27 October (9 am - 11 am)
This month, we will be looking for bearded tits to come out of the reeds to the grit trays. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration

The return of the beaver: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 12 October (7 - 9.30 pm)
Staff from the Scottish Wildlife Trust will excite us with the story of the Scottish Beaver Trial Project. Beforehand, enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).

Carved bird exhibition
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October (10 am-4 pm)
The British Decoy Wildfowl Carvers Association's annual exhibition of carved birds and other wildlife in our education room. For details, contact Sue Hird 01282 842753
or Albert Holding on 015395 64037. Free event.

Family activity: Come dine with the birdies!
Saturday 23 October (Choose from 11.30am - 1.00pm or 1.30 - 3pm)
Celebrate the RSPB's 'Feed the birds day' by making some tasty gourmet recipes for your feathered friends. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Family guided walk: Wildsquare walk
Tuesday 26 October (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Explore our reserve's ‘Wildsquare' and get to know all the creatures that live here throughout the year. Find out how you can get involved with ‘Wildsquares' at home too. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Afternoon tweets: Spooky creature masks
Wednesday 27 October (‘Drop in' at anytime between 12.30 - 3.15 pm)
Come along and take part in a crafty activity lasting about 15 minutes, and then enjoy some storytelling out on the reserve. Cost: Children: £3 (RSPB members £1.50) - includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

Family activity: Pond dipping
Thursday 28 October (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3.00 pm)
Explore the underwater world of Leighton Moss after a short walk to see the bird life. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free). Includes free entry for your family to the nature trails for the rest of the day.

November

Feathered Friendships
Friday 5 November (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Wednesday walkabout: spectacular starlings
Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 November (2.30 - 4.30 pm or to dusk if earlier)
This month, we will be looking out for spectacular starlings flocking together to roost in the reedbed before dusk. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 6 November 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 6 November
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Campaign Day
Sunday 7 November (11 am - 4 pm)
Find out more about current RSPB campaigns and sign a pledge to support them. Various films showing throughout the day. Free event.

Binoculars and telescopes demonstration
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November (10 am - 4 pm)
An opportunity to try out binoculars, telescopes and digi-scoping and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration

Booming bitterns!: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 16 November (7 - 9.30 pm)
Simon Wotton, conservation scientist for the RSPB will tell us about the wonderful story of the recent recovery of the bittern throughout the UK as well as highlighting some possible future threats. Simon has been running the annual bittern monitoring programme since 2005 and is passionate about these very special birds. Beforehand, enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).

Art course: creating winter wildlife art
Saturday 20 November (11 am-4 pm)
A relaxing day with wildlife artist Marianne Birkby, using objects and mixed media, including acrylics. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).

Birding for beginners: ducking and diving
Sunday 21 November (8 - 10.30 am)
Join us on a guided walk to learn more about wetland birds, with tips on identification and advice about birdwatching, followed by a bacon or veggie bap and a tea or coffee at 10.30 am. No experience necessary. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost £8 (RSPB members £6).

December

Wednesday walkabout: Winter magic
Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December (11 am - 1 pm)
Winter is a magical time of year at Leighton Moss and maybe a good chance to see some of our more secretive wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.

Feathered Friendships
Friday 3 December (10.30 am onwards)
On your own and fancy having a more sociable time at Leighton Moss? Then
during your visit why not meet up with other nature lovers and form some new feathered friendships while you explore our nature trails together. Meet at the main entrance door of the visitor centre at 10.30 am - then get your entry pass to the reserve before going to the cafe, watching some wildlife, or whatever takes your fancy!

Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 4 December 10 am - 12 noon
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! With games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.

Leighton Moss sketch club
Saturday 4 December
Join us to sketch (doodle and scribble) the wonderful birds and wildlife. The club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 group entry charge for non- members. All Welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.

Christmas meal
Tuesday 7 December (7- 9.30 pm)
Enjoy a delicious three course, home-cooked Christmas meal with some festive entertainment (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). There will be a chance to do some Christmas shopping too. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £17 (RSPB members £15).