Cam Valley Wildlife Group events in May include a visit to Bowood Woodland Garden on Thursday 4th, an Insect walk/survey on the Colliers Way cycle path, Radstock, on Sunday 7th, a visit to Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes on Saturday13th, an Insect Walk at Silver Street Nature Reserve, Midsomer Norton, on Sunday 21st and our regular events – weekly Botany walks on Wednesday evenings and workdays at Goosard Reserve, Paulton, on the first Saturday of each month. For further details, click here.
Author: Cam Valley Wildlife Group - Somerset
We are an independent local volunteer based wildlife conservation group operating in Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Westfield and the surrounding Somerset area. We promote the conservation and enjoyment of wildlife and biodiversity in our local area. We run a number of projects to beenfit flora, otters, Barn Owls and insects and hold events throughout the year, including walks, talks and practical wildlife activities. To learn more about what we do, why not give our website a look at cvwg.org.uk or comment on our blog at https://cvwg.org.uk/cam-valley-wildlife-group-somerset-blog/?
CVWG sightings pages reorganised
We have split the sightings into a page for the current year, Sightings 2023, and a Sightings Archive for previous years’ sightings. The parent page (still called Sightings) is still there, but now has links and information. March sightings include Red Kites, Barn Owls, Martins, other birds, lizards and insects.
March Sightings – Cam Valley Wildlife Group
Postings for March this year on the sightings page include two videos of Barn Owls sent in by members. Due to website space, the videos are unlikely to be up permanently, but should be there for a while at least.
Reminder – insect walk/survey, Haydon Batch, Radstock
We will be walking and observing insects and other wildlife on Haydon Batch on Saturday 8th April 10.30am – 12.30pm. Parking is available in the car park behind the Que Club in Haydon. Please be sure to keep the allotment entrance clear and wear suitable footwear. Low-powered binoculars will be handy for observing insects.
Contact Deborah for further information through camvalleywildlife@gmail.com or on 01761 435563
CVWG Events and Botany Walks posted
The weekly Cam Valley Wildlife Group Bontay walks led by Helena Crouch start on Wednesday 5th April and run until Wednesday 30th August. Did you know that our flora recording project has been going for over 25 years and that now one of the most recorded hectads (10 km x 10 km squares) in Britain and Ireland in the recently published BSBI Plant Atlas 2020 is in our area? Our website has the Botany Walks Programme to view and as a download.
Our Events Programme is also available to view and as a download
CVWG Event reminder – Talk 1st March, Radstock
Wednesday 1 March 2023 – Talk – Bristol Water’s Lakes projects.
Kirsty Dunford of Bristol Water will be talking about projects relating to wildlife that they are doing on their lakes, with emphasis on Chew Valley Lake.
7.30pm for 8pm start. Bar with hot/cold drinks. ÂŁ2.00 members/ÂŁ3.00 non-members.
Venue for our talks: Radstock Working Men’s Club, which has a large hall, with a large screen. A bar is available in the main part of the club, serving hot and cold drinks. Please park in the town car park next door (behind the library). There is a side entrance into the club from the car park.
CVWG Talk 1 March – Bristol Water Lakes Projects
Wednesday 1 March 2023 – Talk – Bristol Water’s Lakes projects.
Kirsty Dunford of Bristol Water will be talking about projects relating to wildlife that they are doing on their lakes, with emphasis on Chew Valley Lake.
7.30pm for 8pm start. Bar with hot/cold drinks. ÂŁ2.00 members/ÂŁ3.00 non-members.
Venue for CVWG talks: Radstock Working Men’s Club, which has a large hall, with a large screen. A bar is available in the main part of the club, serving hot and cold drinks. Please park in the town car park next door (behind the library). There is a side entrance into the club from the car park. The cost of talks is subsidised to keep entry charges low. Any donations are most welcome.
Wildlife Talk – The Mendip Society, Radstock, 1 Feb
Wednesday 1 February 2023 – Talk: The Mendip Society
Richard Frost will be talking about the work of the Society, including its nature reserves.
Radstock Working Men’s Club, 7.30pm for 8pm start. Bar with hot/cold drinks. ÂŁ2.00 members/ÂŁ3.00 non-members
Please park in the town car park next door (behind the library). There is a side entrance into the club from the car park. Entrance to talks is ÂŁ2.00 for members, ÂŁ3.00 for non-members. The cost of talks is subsidised to keep entry charges low. Any donations are most welcome.
Talk in Timsbury, Monday 16th Jan
Monday 16 January – Talk in Timsbury: Keynsham’s Freshwater Life
Timsbury Natural History Group is hosting this talk by Dave Sage.
7.30 pm at the Conygre Hall, North Rd, Timsbury, BA2 0JQ. Visitors welcome. Admission ÂŁ3.00. Under-16s free. Refreshment (please bring your own mug) and raffle.For further information, please ring Andrew Harrison on 07814680062
Chip Shop Supper & wildlife film – 19 Dec, Timsbury
Chip Shop Supper & Film Night – Timsbury Natural History Group
7.30pm Monday 19th December 2022
Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury BA2 0JQ
Everybody Welcome
Film: “The Weird Fish Lady.”
Chip Shop Supper: Sausage & Chips or Fishcake & Chips
Drinks will be provided
Visitors ÂŁ7, Members ÂŁ4 (book in advance)
For bookings please email Jane Martin on janemartin75@googlemail.com
Tickets also available at the November Natural History Talk, “My Local Patch”, 21st Nov 22
For details of meetings, please ring ring Andrew Harrison [Secretary, Timsbury Natural History Group] on 07814680062
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