CVWG news, announcements, upcoming events, sightings, discussion and more
Saturday 27th April 2019
Herons and early butterflies at RSPB Swell Wood, A378 near Langport, TA3 6PX.
Meet at 11.00 am in the RSPB car park.
We will aim to car share as much as possible as limited parking. Please bring packed lunch.
If you need any more information about this please contact Judy (details at the bottom of our Events programme).
We have been contacted by someone with too many tadpoles, offering to give some to people who may wish to put them into a pond without fish. If you are interested, we can put you in touch. Please us the contact page if you are interested.
The CVWG 2019 programme of Botany Walks starts on Wednesday 3rd April. Details are on the website (link). The walks programme can also be downloaded from there. Everyone welcome. Please lift share whenever possible.
Wednesday 20 March 2019
7.30pm Talk “The Swift – a life on the wing” by Peter Bright
Peter has been watching swifts nest in his Mendip house since 2006.
Coffee & cake from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. Members ÂŁ2, (non-members: ÂŁ3)
At SWALLOW – for directions, see Events programme
The Cam Valley Wildlife Group Autumn 2018 newsletter is now available via our Newsletter page.
The Cam Valley Wildlife Group Events programme for April to September 2019 is now posted on our website. Click here to view or to download.
Cuckoos and Corncrakes
Thursday, 28 March @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Cheese and Grain, Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome BA11 1BE
Open your ears to the fascinating world of birdsong, brought to you by well- known Tweet of the Day authors Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Find out more >> http://www.cheeseandgrain.com/event/cuckoos-and-corncrakes-somerset-wildlife-trust/
Wednesday 20 March 2019
7.30pm Talk “The Swift – a life on the wing” by Peter Bright
Peter has been watching swifts nest in his Mendip house since 2006.
Coffee & cake from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. CVWG Members ÂŁ2, (non-members: ÂŁ3)
At SWALLOW – see directions on CVWG events programme
Contact: Judy on 07460 278311 or judy@swallowcharity.org.
Monday 18th March
7.30 pm talk about trees, “Shady side of town” by Adrian Lawson
At Conygre Hall, North Road,Timsbury BA2 0JQ
Refreshments and raffle. Visitors welcome ÂŁ3.00
Contact: Rod Bruce [Secretary, Timsbury Natural History Group] on 01761 433013
Wednesday 20 February 2019
7.30pm Talk on Stourhead’s tree sparrow project by Tamsin Holmes of National Trust
Tree Sparrows declined in the UK by 95% between 1970 and 2000. Tamsin Holmes of the National Trust will tell us about their project to encourage the revival of this endangered species.
Coffee & cake from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. Members ÂŁ2, (non-members: ÂŁ3)
At SWALLOW – see directions on CVWG events programme
Colliers Way volunteers are holding a workday on Thursday 21st February with some Frome volunteers at Conduit Bridge Orchard with the purpose of clearing brambles around the apple trees. 10.00am start, finish about 4.00 pm. Numbers are an issue, so if you wish to join the Colliers Way workdays it is essential that you email lydia.blake@sustrans.org.uk to arrange. Ensure you bring gloves, some eye protection and lunch.
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