Past Events: 2012

Last updated: 1 January 2013.

The chalk-stream River Test, Mottisfont, Hampshire, England

Photo: Looking closely at the chalk-stream River Test, Hampshire.

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January

Cornwall: Cornwall Wildlife Trust: River Camel Birdwatch on New Year's Day: 1 January. 10am-1pm. North Cornwall, see website for event details.
Yorkshire: Yorkshire WT: Driffield New Year's Duck Race: 1 January: "We will be racing up to 450 plastic ducks along the stream as it passes beside the car park. Owners of the first three ducks in the final will receive £30, £20 and £10 respectively. Ducks, which cost £1, will be available through local volunteers as well as on the day."
Cumbria: Cumbria WT: North Walney Beach Clean: 2 January. 10am-12pm.
Derbyshire: Calver Weir Restoration Project Update: CWRP is planning to host an evening event at Calver Village Hall in January 2012 to update local people on what's happening with the project.
Hampshire: H&IOW Wildlife Trust: Blashford Lakes Walk and Bird Watch: 4 January. 11am-1pm.
Cardigan, Wales: Welsh WT: Aquatic life of the Teifi: Wednesday 4th January 7.30pm. Talk by a member of the Teifi Trout Association.
London: Freys Valley Conservation: 8 January. Habitat improvement and hands-on canalside sonservation work.
London: Thames21: River Cray Community Cleanup: 5 January and 9 January.
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Lake restoration in the Broads: understanding the past to predict the future: Illustrated talk by Dan Hoare of the Broads Authority. 10 January.
Somerset: Somerset WT: Life on the edge; the Somerset Levels: 11 January. Derek Briggs will give an informative talk about the geology and ecology that is so finely balanced in this special local environment.
Wales/Brecon: Brecknock WT: Annual Winter Bird Walk: 7 January. Venue: Llangors Lake. "An entertaining and informed walk around the lake looking at the winter bird residents, led by Andrew King".
Yorkshire: Aire Rivers Trust: 12 January. Regular monthly meeting of this new rivers trust.
London: Wandle Trust: River Wandle Cleanup: 8 January. Location TBC.
Northamptonshire: Northants WT: Amphibians and their world: 10 January. Illustrated talk by George Twiselton.
London: Thames21: Green Skills and Wellbeing: 12 January. Learn hands-on canal-cleaning skills to improve your environment and your own health and wellbeing!
Hertfordshire: Herts WT: Bittern Spotting at Amwell: Join Tim Hill, the Trust's Conservation Manager, to search for the elusive bittern at Amwell Nature Reserve. Booking essential. 15 January.
Wiltshire: Avon WT: Wildlife of the Bristol Avon: An illustrated talk by Gill Cardy: "Waterways are a corridor and a haven for all sorts of wildlife that depend on them. The Avon is especially rich in wildlife above the surface as well as below." Venue: St. Peter’s Church Hall, Frogwell, off Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham. 18 January. 7.30pm.
Dorset: Dorset WT: Poole Harbour: A Personal View: 20 January. Talk by Mark Constantine. 7.30pm, St Catherine's Church Hall, Rodway's Corner, Wimborne.
Worcs: Worcs WT: Newport Wetlands Day Trip: A trip organised by the Redditch Local Group of WWT. For more information including travel details and times, please contact the group. 21 January.
Sussex: Sussex WT: Shinewater Lake Walk: 24 January. An easy two mile walk around Shinewater Lake looking for wintering birds.
Avon: Avon WT: Life Beneath British Seas: 26 January. Illustrated talk by Helen Wehner and Rick Ayrton.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT/National Trust: Celebrating Great Trees: 28 January. Kedleston Hall. 10.30am-2.30pm: "Come and join in our family-friendly activities, including art and craft, a mini-beast hunt and tree identification games."
National: RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: 28/29 January. Count the birds in your garden and help RSPB map trends around the country!
Bucks: BBOWT: Discovery Day: Wetland Wonderland: 28 January. Join us at College Lake to celebrate World Wetlands Day. 11am-3pm.
Somerset: Friends of the Somerset River Frome: 31 January. AGM plus a talk by Bob Sargent, a hydrologist who has recently moved to the area.

February

World: World Wetlands Day: 2 February. Celebrating the Ramsar Convention.
Worcestershire: Worcs WT: Wildlife of the Teme Valley: 2 February. Talk by Danny Arnold, for the Wyre Forest Local group of WWT. Kidderminster. 7.30pm.
Dorset: Kimmeridge Beach Clean: 5 February. Clean up the bay after those winter waves!
Glasgow: Friends of River Kelvin Cleanup: Snow Bridge, Kelvingrove: 5 February, 10:30am.
Yorkshire: Todmorden Riverside Improvement Group: Hands-on activity: 6 February, 10:30am.
Somerset: Somerset WT: How a wood works: Castle Cary, 7 Feb. Dr. Charles Hill (former tree warden for the Woodland Trust) will talk about woods and their importance for the environment.
Devon: Devon WT: Sharks - threats and challenges for a sustainable future: An illustrated talk by John Richardson of The Shark Trust, Tavistock, 8 February.
London: Thames 21: The Big Waterways Cleanup: Cleaning up rivers around the East of London ready for the Olympics. Launch event on February 8th. Read more about the project.
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Reptiles and Amphibians: Illustrated talk by Phil Parker from NARG, 10 February.
Avon: Avon WT: THE DIVERSITY OF MARINE LIFE UNDER THE BRITISH ISLES: Talk by Rick Ayrton 7.30pm. 10 February.
Lincolnshire: Lincs WT: Wetlands for wildlife and people: An illustrated talk by independent farming and wildlife consultant Roger Wardle. Grimsby. 13 Feb.
Yorkshire: YWT: Water Vole Work Party: 2 February. Royston Bridge on Barnsley Canal. 9 and 19 Feb. - 10:30am - 4:00pm.
Shropshire: Shropshire W: Boat trips on the River Severn with Darwin and Sabrina!: A trip along the River Severn loop in Shrewsbury. 11 February.
Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Story walk along the Itchen Navigation: "Join professional storytellers Chris Bennett and Sara Scott from Orange Apples for a story walk along the Itchen Navigation at Allbrook following some of the animals who live and thrive along this waterway." 2-3pm 14 February, aimed at children 4-10.
Sussex: WWT Arundel: Great Scott: Half-term South Pole Family Activity Days: The ‘Great Scott Trail’ through the wetland reserve leads families through a series of Antarctic adventures to see how they would fare on a Antarctic trek. Every day during half-term.
Wiltshire: Wilts WT: Spring delights, Langford Lakes: 17 February. Guided walk around Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. 10am-12pm.
Gwent: Gwent WT: Evolution of the Lower Wye Landscape: 14 February. "Dr George Peterken, OBE, former president of the GWT gives an illustrated talk on the evolution of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and how the landscape has changed after the retreat of the glaciers."
Yorkshire: YWT: Winter birds at Staveley: 18 February. Afternoon session. "Come to Staveley for some handy water bird tips"
Suffolk: Aldeburgh Music: Place: The Meanings of Water: 18-19 February, Snape. "A wide-ranging exploration of the meanings of the marine, the estuarine and the waterway in film, art, literature and thought."
Herefordshire: Herefordshire WT: The Upper Wye: 21st February. Talk by Brian Draper.
Edinburgh: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust: Work day at St Mark's Park: 24 February.

March

Yorkshire: Yorkshire WT: Swan Lake Sat 3 March. Swan-themed nature activities at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. 10.30am-2pm.
Dorset: Dorset WT: Dorset's Wild Rivers Monday 5 March 14:30. An illustrated talk by Sarah Williams for the Isle of Purbeck Group of Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Northumberland: Northumberland WT: River Aln Estuary: Alnmouth Wetlands Field Trip to the River Aln Estuary. Thu, 08/03/2012 - 1:30pm
Surrey: Surrey WT: Otters Chris Matcham gives an illustrated talk on otters followed by a look at these and other native animals at the British Wildlife Centre. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Lingfield, 8 March.
Wiltshire: Wilts WT: Invasive Plants and Killer Shrimps Illustrated talk by Sam Bull from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, who talks about the impact of already established invasive species and newer arrivals such as the Killer Shrimp. Tisbury 7.30pm.
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Big Litter Pick with Hope From Saturday 10th March, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Frome Canoe Club and elsewhere.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Talk at St Agnes: Dolphin, whale and porpoise conservation by Dr Nick Tregenza 8th March, 7.30pm. "Come along to hear a fascinating talk on the conservation of Cornwall's whales, dolphins and porpoises from one of the country's leading experts, Dr Nick Tregenza."
Edinburgh: Water of Leigh: Volunteer Clean-up at Bonnington Saturday 10th March.
Surrey: Thames 21: Wey River Action Day 11 March: "Help Thames21 litter-pick along the picturesque Wey River. Meet new people, get active and spot wildlife, while you make a real difference to the environment and your local community."
Somerset: Somerset WT/RSPB: Cranes on the Levels 13 March. Damon Bridge of the RSPB will explain about the reintroduction of cranes to the Somerset Levels. This talk is followed up by a walk on 31st March.
National: Climate Week 12-18 March. A week of activities, nationwide, focusing on the fight to tackle climate change.
World: International Day of Action for Rivers 14th March. Annual celebration for the international anti-dam, pro-rivers movement organized by International Rivers.
Avon: Avon WT: PORTRAIT OF AN ESTUARY- Birds of the Severn with Nigel Tucker Wed 21 March. Talk with Nigel Tucker, Bristol.
Lancashire: Lune Rivers Trust AGM 2012 22nd March.
World: World Water Day 2012 22nd March. Annual UN event to draw attention to the huge number of people still without clean, safe water and sanitation.
Oxfordshire: RRM Hydropower Seminar 22nd March: "Thursday 22 March. 10.30am - 12.30pm (coffee from 10am) The Museum's fourth Hydropower Seminar, reviewing progress and developments over the past year."
National: SAS Big Spring Beach Clean 24-25 March: "Events will be led by SAS Regional Reps with confirmed locations including Perranporth - Cornwall (24th March), Falmouth – Cornwall (25th March), Saunton – Devon (25th March), Kimmeridge – Dorset (25th March), Grange Chine – Isle of Wight (25th March), Brighton Hotpipe (25th March), Sandilands (24th March), Saltburn (24th March), Whiterock – Northern Ireland (24th March), Rest Bay-Wales (24th March), Coney Beach – Wales (25th March) and Scarborough (25th March)."
London: Planet Under Pressure 2012: 26-29 March 2012. International conference on sustainability.
Staffordshire: Staffordshire WT: The History - Development and Wildlife of the Severn Valley: 29 March. Illustrated talk by Don Bannister at Wombourne, 7.30pm.
Leicester: Greenlight Festival 2012: 31 March 2012. Leicester's festival of sustainable living.

April

Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Story Walk: The King of the River: "Join professional storytellers Chris Bennett and Sara Scott from Orange Apples for a story walk along the Itchen Navigation at Allbrook following some of the animals who live and thrive along this waterway." 2 April.
Yorkshire: Todmorden Riverside Improvement Group: 2,30 April. Site clean-up.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Beneath the waves talk - Marine life in the Fowey estuary: 2 April: "A talk from Cornwall Wildlife Trust about the magical wildlife that exists within this special estuary."
Tyneside: Tyne Rivers Trust: Haydon Bridge River Clean: 03 April, 6-8pm.
National: The Great Easter Newt Hunt 2012: 6-15 April. Help ARC and ARG UK map newts around the country.
Henley: RRM: Toads on the Thames!: 10.30am-4pm: "Mr Toad is very excited about this event! Join him and Froglife to learn loads about frogs and toads and discover how you can help them." Easter family event at the River and Rowing Museum.
London: The Boat Race 2012: 7 April.
Lincolnshire: Lincs WT: Talk: The Norfolk Broads: 10 April. An illustrated talk by Geoff Lee followed by the AGM.
Northumberland: Northumberland WT: Jesmond Dene Water Safari: 10 April, 1pm. "Explore the murky depths of Jesmond Dene pond and discover what creatures live there. Join us for one of 2 one-hour sessions. All children must be accompanied by an adult (recommended minimum age 5)."
London: Tesco Canoe Slalom 2012 Selection Trials: 13-15 April. Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB. Selecting canoeists for the British Olympic team.
London: Thames 21 Clean-up events: 3,6,10,13,14,18,21,24,26,29 April. Part of the Thames 21 Big Waterways Clean-up.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Dishy Fishes and Fancy Flies: Fri, 13/04/2012 - 10:00am - 3:30pm. Matlock Bath: "Learn about the life of Our Lady of the Stream, the Grayling, and the water nymphs that feed her. Have a go at river dipping and our fishy crafts"
Herefordshire: Herefordshire WT: 50th Birthday Fritillary Event: Sat, 14/04/2012: "The day will include guided walks over the Lugg Meadow [alongside the River Lugg], demonstrations of coppice crafts and skills and Wildplay activities. The Trust will also be joined by the Floodplain Meadows Partnership and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust who will be surveying snakeshead fritillary populations and bees. You will be able to see them in action and even take part! There will be stalls selling plants, homemade cakes, books and Trust goods with tea and coffee being available."
Oxfordshire: BBOWT: DYS: Habitat Management - Floodplain Meadows: 14 April: "Why our floodplain meadows are so important! Chimney Meadows lies along the banks of the River Thames, totals 250 hectares of floodplain flower rich meadows, wet woodland, 16km of hedgerows interlaced with 18km of waterways. Spend the morning learning about the management and history of the site, followed by a guided walk in the afternoon."
Middlesex: Herts and Middlesex WT: Survey the Colne Valley for...Amphibians: 16 April. "Come and learn how to identify and survey amphibians...and you could become a surveyor for the Trust in the Colne Valley."
Nottingham: River Restoration Centre Annual Conference: 19 April. "The River Restoration Centre host an Annual Network Conference to further RRC's commitment to broadening the river restoration network and to provide a forum for river restoration practitioners to share their experiences through presentations, workshops and site visits."
Gwent: Gwent WT: Amphibian Identification and Surveying Techniques: 20 April. "Know nothing about newts? Totally confused about toads? Feeling ignorant of frogs? Come and learn how to identify Gwent’s amphibians with a national expert, Dr John Wilkinson from the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust." Booking essential.
Lancashire: IUCN 2012 Conference: UK Protected Areas - Natural Solutions: Brockholes Nature Reserve and Conference Centre. 26 April: "A platform for 21st Century protected area managers and policy makers to share best practice and consider existing and new policy and systems, opportunities and challenges. This is a superb opportunity for protected area practitioners and policy makers from across the UK to come together, share and debate new and innovative ideas."
Devon: Devon WT: Wildlife Festival: 28 April. Celebrating 50 years of DWT! "Starting with a wildlife parade through the centre of Exeter from the Central Library to the Cathedral Close, this free all-day event promises lots of fun, free craft and educational activities. All stalls will provide free wildlife-focused activities and lots of information for the children and adults who visit during the day."
Middlesex: Herts WT: Survey the Colne Valley for Reptiles: Come and learn how to identify and survey for reptiles and become a reptile surveyor in the Colne Valley! Booking essential
Wiltshire: ARK: Stonebridge Meadow Day: A whole day of activities organized by Action for the River Kennet. Sunday 29th April.
London: IWA Waterways Fun Day: AT THE LABURNUM BOAT CLUB, LABURNUM STREET. E2 8BH. A Free Family Event for All, 11am-5pm. Sunday 29th April.

May

Essex: Essex WT: Freshwater Invertebrate Identification and Ecology: 1 May.
Perthshire: Field Studies Council course: Identifying freshwater invertebrates: 30 April-4 May.
Durham: The 25th Annual Conex Canoe Race: 2 May 2011. 5 mile race on Grade 2 water. Open to all paddlers (Individuals, Canoe Clubs, Schools, Youth Organisations, Firms).
East Anglia: BCN Wildlife Trust: Nightingales, Noctules and Newts - Evening Guided Walk at Grafham Water: An evening guided walk around Grafham Water, organised by The Wildlife Trust BCN. 4 May.
London: Canalway Cavalcade 2012: 5-7 May 2012. Little Venice, Paddington, London. Annual celebration of canals and inland waterways.
World: International Dawn Chorus Day: 6 May 2012.
Sussex: Sussex WT: Sunday Afternoon Riverside Walk: Barcombe Mills to The Anchor Inn: 6 May: "A gentle stroll along the Ouse (4km – flat). We’ll be joined by Pete King from the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust as we look for riverside wildlife and learn more about the work being undertaken here to improve our river."
Cumbria: Cumbria WT: Reptiles learning event: 8 May 2012. Join reserves officer Kevin Scott for the first in a programme of learning events to look at the wildlife of Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve. Today, reptiles.
Wiltshire: Wilts WT: Re-introduction of the Great Crane: Join us as Alison Rymell gives an illustrated talk on the work being undertaken on the Somerset levels to re-introduce the Great Crane to the UK. The talk will follow a brief AGM. Tuesday May 8th, 7:30pm.
London: Thames 21: Create a wildflower meadow: Lea Navigation, Whitepost Lane. 9 May 10.30-1pm. See Thames 21 website for other dates and regular cleanup events around London.
Shropshire: Shropshire WT: Tributaries in trouble: 10 May 2012. A talk by Pete Lambert on experiments to reduce flooding at Holly Banks nature reserve and in the Severn Vyrnwy catchment.
Derbyshire: Ladybower Reservoir Open Weekend: 12-13 May 2012: "Ladybower Fisheries will be holding an Open Weekend on May 12th - 13th, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wild Trout Trust. The reservoir is in the Peak District near Hathersage and is in a stunning setting."
Gwent: Gwent WT: Introduction to Wildlife on the Wye: 12 May 2012. Booking essential.
Yorkshire: Yorkshire WT: Freshwater life under the microscope: Sat, 12/05/2012, 10:00am-3:00pm. "After collecting samples from the canal with a net we will return to the laboratory at the University of York to use microscopes to examine the catches. We will then teach you how to identify the fascinating freshwater creatures discovered there."
Edinburgh: Water of Leith Annual Plant Sale: 12 May 2012.
Berkshire: Sportfish Reading Show Weekend: 12-13 May. Major show for flyfishing enthusiasts, including TV personalities Matt Hayes and John Wilson.
Somerset: Pond Dipping at Fyne Court: Sunday 13 May 14:30-16:30.
Staffordshire: Staffordshire WT: Warbler Walk - Croxall Lakes: Monday 14 May 14:30-16:30. Join Brian George, bird expert, who will introduce you to warblers warbling on the lakes! 10-12pm.
Hampshire: Hants & IOW WT: Winnall Moors, an 'exemplar' for the River Itchen Valley: "Join Martin de Retuerto and Rachel Remnant on guided walk through the south and up to the north of the reserve to show how Winnall Moors nature reserve is a sanctuary for wildlife and an example for other landowners to learn from".
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Pond Dipping, Truro: Pond dipping and microscopic pond life near Truro. 19 May 2012. Booking essential.
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome Picnic: Bring friends, family and a picnic and enjoy Rodden Meadow. Frome Street Bandits play at 4pm. Sunday 20th May, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Norfolk: Norfolk ACA AGM: 24 May 2012.
National: Coracle making course with Alistair Phillips: 26-27 May 2012. Using traditional materials allied with a few basic hand tools, each two-day course will provide you with a completed and covered coracle frame.
World: International Biodiversity Day: 27 May 2012. This year, the focus is on the marine world.
London: NHM Big Nature Day: 27 May 2012. Celebrate nature and biodiversity at the Natural History Museum with a special occasion to mark International Biodiversity Day in May.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Willington's Wetland Wonders: 27 May 2012, 1.45-3pm."Join us for an introduction to Willington Gravel Pits Nature Reserve. A walk down the lane leads to platforms with wonderful views over this special wetland site. Wear stout footwear and bring your binoculars."
Surrey: Surrey WT: Work Party : Himalayan Balsam pulling.: 29 May 2012. Whitmoor & Rickford Commons, Tuesday 29 May 2012, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM.
London: Thames 21: River Cray open afternoon: Hall Place Sports Pavillion, May 31, 3.30-7pm.

June

1-10 June

Gloucestershire: IWA National Trailboat Festival: 2-4 June. Stroudwater Canal, Stroud, Glos.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: 'What's beneath your feet?' at the Ferryboat Inn Helford Passage: 06/06/2012 13:00 - 15:00. Join Tegwyn Harris as he digs beneath the sands and sandy muds of Bar Beach to Pedn Billy at low tide.
Cumbria: Cumbria WT: A stroll up the River Lune: Wednesday, 06 June 2012, 2:00pm - 4:00pm: "A family walk beside the River Lune on mostly level footpaths through fields and woodland with three stiles, crossing the river by two bridges. Wildflowers, sand martin colonies and the chance of seeing a kingfisher or buzzard."
Kent: Kent WT: Pond Dipping: Wednesday, 06 June 2012, 10:30am-12:00pm, Tyland Barn: "Join us to discover the wonders of life hidden in our pond. Come in suitable clothing."
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Wildlife and Water Parts 1 and 2: The Challenge/Otter Investigation: A two-day family event: "Discover the world of wildlife and water. How well do you know the water cycle? Are you up for the Water Filtering Challenge? Explore life in the pond with some pond dipping fun. Complete the challenge and receive a Wildlife Guardians Silver Award Certificate. Suitable for families with children aged five to teens." 6-7 June. Venue: Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water.
Luxembourg: EPCN Conference#5: 4-8 June. "Continuing the series of EPCN conferences, it will provide researchers, managers and other stakeholders with the most recent knowledge and data about the various aspects of pond ecology, protection and management."
Wales: Canoe Slalom World Cup 2012: 8-10 June. Location: Cardiff International White Water.
West Midlands: Rivers Trust Conference: Improving Fish Stocks: "The Angling Trust and The Rivers Trusts have invited the Angling Trust's freshwater angling club and organisation members to attend a one day conference about improving coarse fish stocks in rivers on Saturday 9th of June at Barston Lakes, Solihull in the West Midlands from 9.30am to 3pm."
Yorkshire: Calder Future: River Day Clean up with Halifax Canoe Club: 9 June. "Come and join us for the River Day litter sweep where the Rivers Ryburn and Calder meet in Sowerby Bridge."
Yorkshire: Glos WT: Reptile Safari: 10 June. "The chance to see reptiles such as slow worms and common lizards close up."

11-20 June

Oxfordshire: BBOWT: Talk - Wildlife on the River Ock: A talk by Richard Harrison on the wildlife of the River Ock: from slime moulds to otters. Booking essential. Wed, 13/06/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm.
Gwent: Gwent WT: Meadow Plant Identification for Beginners: Booking essential. Rebecca Price Thursday 14th June, 10am-12.30pm Pentwyn Farm, near Monmouth: "The session will consist of a gentle stroll around the species-rich meadows of Pentwyn Farm looking at how to identify some of our more common meadow wildflowers and grasses, as well as some of the less common plants the site supports."
National: Wildlife Trusts: Our Meadow Wildlife: 16-17 June. Many Wildlife Trust events around the country this weekend to celebrate meadows, their plants and wildlife.
Avon: Avon WT: THORNBURY STREAMS: 17 June. Walk led by Allan Burberry. Meet at Grovesend Road pedestrian entrance to Rock Street car park at 2pm.

21-30 June

Scotland: SAS: Barefoot Wine Beach Clean: Sat June 23rd Edinburgh 2-5pm; Sun June 24th Fife 2-5pm.
Avon: Avon WT: GRAND DUCK RACE: 24 June. Along the river Frome at Jubilee Park, Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury as part of festival week. Races start 2pm. Tea and doughnuts available or bring a picnic.
Avon: Avon WT: Severn Estuary Walk: 24 June. At Clevedon, to enjoy the wildlife of the estuary. Meet at cemetery entrance Old Church Road at 2pm.
Devon: Conference: Payments for Ecosystem Services and Catchment Restoration: Wednesday, 27th June 2012.
Herts: Herts WT: Know your water voles: Wednesday, 27th June 2012: "Want to learn how to survey water voles? Martin Ketcher will show you how at Purwell Ninesprings Nature Reserve."
Scotland: SCA Coaching Matters Series: 30 June: "Throughout the summer and autumn of 2012, the SCA is organising a series of regional training days to support the development of coaches. The events will be delivered in partnership by some of the leading paddling coaches from sportscotland National Centre, Glenmore Lodge with SCA volunteer Regional Coaching Officers providing local facilitation and input."
Warwickshire: Stratford River Festival 2012: 30 June-1 July.
Sussex: MCS Big Sea Swim: 30 June, Eastbourne. Fundraising sea swims in aid of the Marine Conservation Society.

July

1-10 July

Gwent: Gwent: The Changing Scenery of Magor Marsh: "BOOKING ESSENTIAL Join our local conservationist and game keeper, Paul Cawley, for a highly informative and interesting walk and talk about the flora and fauna of Magor Marsh. This is one in a series of talks repeated throughout the year so that you can see the changes through the seasons." 1st July, 2pm-4.30pm.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Helford River Trip: "BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Enjoy the Helford wildlife scene on a boat trip upriver from the mouth of the estuary with local experts, displays, children’s activities and live tanks." 01/07/2012 14:30 - 17:00.
Warwickshire: Stratford River Festival 2012: 30 June-1 July.
Kent: Kent WT: Beaver Walk at Ham Fen: Thu, 05/07/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm: "See the remarkable habitat management by European beavers."
Devon: Devon WT: Halsdon Himalayan balsam bash/River Torridge: 4 July 2012. Help tackle the removal of this invasive species from the reserve, which borders the River Torridge. Meet at Halsdon nature reserve, 10am.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Creek Safari Swim at Smugglers Cottage, Tolverne: Fundraising wild swim: "5.3 km open water swim down a beautiful isolated creek (swimmers helped by outgoing tide) to raise funds for Cornwall Wildlife Trust's 50th Anniversary." 07/07/2012 07:00 - 12:00.
Worcestershire: Evesham River Festival: 6-8 July.
Worcestershire: Worcestershire WT: Walk: Gwen Finch Wetland Reserve: 7 July: "Join the Stourbridge local group on a guided walk around this limited access reserve created by the Trust in 2001. Rob Allen, Southern Reserves officer, leads the walk."
Yorkshire: York Festival of Rivers: 7-22 July.
Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire WT: Greystones Farm Nature Walk: River Windrush: Sun, 08/07/2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm. "This event gives you the chance to see Greystones Farm nature reserve at its best. A guided two hour walk to learn more about the management of the farm and to see the river side wildflower meadows. An event aimed at adults with an interest in learning about wildlife in more detail." I think it's the River Windrush, but the listing doesn't say.
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Frome Cleanup: Saturday 7th July, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Cheese and Grain steps.
London: Wandle Trust: Balsam Bash: River Wandle: Sunday 8 July: Wandle cleanup: Sutton: London Road, Beddington (Himalayan balsam).
Avon: Avon WT: Portbury Wharf/Severn Estuary: 10 July. Evening walk with the warden. 9-10.45pm. Book on 0117 9177270. More about Portbury Wharf.
Cumbria: Cumbria WT: Introductory Dragonfly Identification Session: Saturday, 07 July 2012, 10:00am - 2:30pm: "Indoor session at Heysham on dragonfly ecology and identification techniques followed by an outdoor session exploring Middleton Nature Reserve to see how many species we can identify."
Shropshire: Shropshire Wildlife Trust: Boat-building: Come to Shropshire Wildlife Trust and see local craftsman Peter Faulkner make a currach, a long coracle-type boat made in the centuries-old traditional way of hazel, willow, ash and cowhide. The boat will be paddled along the Severn from Newport to Gloucester by local Wildlife Trusts in August. 7-14 July.

11-20 July

Norfolk: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Evening Water Trail: Hickling Broad: Booking essential. Wednesday 11 July 2012: "Enjoy summer evenings on the water at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Hickling Broad, with a season of special boat trips. Come explore our popular water trail's two hides, the quiet backwaters and the tree tower."
London: Thames 21: Brentford canoe trip: an event for groups with learning difficulties: 19 July: "In cooperation with Brentford Community Trust participants will explore the River Brent and the nearby canal trying to spot hidden wildlife and rubbish. In specially designed Katakanu canoes; the sessions will comprise of an appropriate balance of skills training, water safety awareness, environmental awareness and most importantly the ability to make a practical difference to the environment in a way that is safe and enjoyable."
Lincolnshire: Lincs WT: Pond dipping for adults: Thursday, July 19, Whisby Nature Park, 7pm-9pm.
Lincolnshire: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust: Creatures of the deep - a healthy pond survey: 20 July: "...take an in depth look at one of Stevenage's community ponds. We'll be checking out the health of the pond and looking at the different creatures living within it. This will be a hands-on event with pond dipping, creature identification and water testing. Results from this survey will help us to manage this community pond in the future. Booking essential!"
Sussex: Sussex WT Walk: Combe Haven River: Friday 20 14:00-16:00: "Join us for a gentle walk along the Combe Haven River and into the Filsham Reedbed Local Nature Reserve to look at the dragonflies and butterflies, as well as to listen out for birds that can be found around the reserve at this time of year."

21-31 July

Bedfordshire: Bedford River Festival: 21-22 July 2012.
Lancashire: Eden Rivers Trust: Crayfish Survey Training Day: 10 am to 4 pm, on Wednesday 25 July 2012.
London: Olympic Games 2012: 27 July-12 Aug 2012.
Hampshire: Hampshire Water Festival 2012: 14-15 July, Staunton Country Park, Havant.
Gloucestershire: River Folk Festival: 21-22 July. The Trout Inn, Lechlade. This year featuring Richard Digance.
Kent: Maidstone River Festival: 30 July.
Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Story Walk: The King of the River: 30 July: "Join professional storytellers Chris Bennett and Sara Scott from Orange Apples for a story walk along the Itchen Navigation at Allbrook following some of the animals who live and thrive along this waterway. Suitable for children aged 4-10 accompanied by adults."
National: National Fishing Month 2012. 20 July-27 August.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Volunteer Work Party, The Avenue Washlands: Sun, 29/07/2012 - 9:30am - 2:00pm. Join our volunteer team at The Avenue. Bring food, drink, outdoor clothes and suitable footwear.
Kent: BBOWT: Adult Workshop: Pond Dipping: College Lake, Tring. 30 July. "Forgotten what its like to dip the pond with a net? Forgotten your frogs from your toads? Refresh childhood memories, or have a go for the first time with the College Lake team. Tue, 31/07/2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm"
Staffordshire: Staffs Wildlife Trust: Summer Bird ID walk - Doxey Marshes. 28 July. Walk runs from 10am to 12:30pm: "Join us for a walk around Doxey Marshes nature reserve in Stafford, and pick up a few hints and tips to identifying birds in the summer months when many ducks are moulting their colourful plumages and juvenile birds make life confusing!"
Cardiff: The Coracle Society AGM 2012. Sunday 29 July, Cardiff.
Newcastle: Newcastle WT: Jesmond Dene Canoe Race. 31 July 2012. Build and race your own canoe. Booking required - session begins at 1.00pm prompt and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.

August

1-10 August

National: Wildlife Trusts National Marine Week. 28 July–12 August. Lots of marine-related events across the country.
National: National Fishing Month 2012. 20 July-27 August.
Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Family Pond Dipping. Wed 1 August: Swanwick Lakes.
Avon: Avon WT: Play day at Portbury Wharf. Wed 1 August: Den building and animal homes.
Brecknock: Brecknock WT: Explore the River Ennig. Wed 1 August: Discover the world of river invertebrates in the River Ennig with bug expert Phil Ward.
London: London WT: Secrets of the River Crane. 03 August 2012. Booking essential: "A family event; River dipping in the Crane - come and see how many different species you can find. The dipping session will be followed by a clay modelling session themed on what we have found. Suitable for families with children of all ages."
Northamptonshire: Wildlife Trust BCN: Damsels and Dragons. Fri, 03/08/2012: 10:30am - 12:30pm. A family day out at Storton's Pits nature reserve, Storton's Pits, Northampton
Gloucestershire: Wind in the Willows at the Randwick Play by the Lake. Sat, 04/08/2012 - 3:00pm - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Memories from the Mill. Sun, 05/08/2012. "Join Hazel Nudd at the newly restored Stubb Mill in Hickling for a guided tour of this wonderful building; look at historical photographs and climb right up into the cap to see the inner workings. As well as getting a wonderful insight into a piece of Norfolk history, there are fabulous views across our nature reserve."
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Explore the River Ennig. 3 August, 1pm-3pm. Marine biologist and local resident Nick Pope will be joining forces with the Friends of Kilminorth Woods and Cornwall Wildlife Trust to investigate the life in the West Looe River at low tide.
Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Willington's Wetland Wonders. 5 August, 1.45-3pm. An introduction to Willington Gravel Pits Nature Reserve. A walk down the lane leads to platforms with wonderful views over this special wetland site. Wear stout footwear and bring your binoculars.
London: Thames 21: Catch21 Free Angling Taster Session Clapham Common Boating Lake. A great, free opportunity for Londoners to get into fishing. 2 August.
Wales: The Green Gathering 2012: 2-5 August 2012. "The Green Gathering 2012 will promote and platform sustainable lifestyles by combining education with entertainment, and follows the tradition of environmental and ethically conscious events established in the UK for over 30 years."
Hampshire: Hampshire WT: River Dipping. Tue 7 August: 10-11.30am Blashford Lakes.
Shropshire: Shropshire WT: Wind in the Willows. Wed 8 August: Two separate sessions between 10.30-15.30am. Children's event: "Be inspired by Kenneth Grahame's story of riverbank wildlife. Make Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad from recycled materials and play out some of their most reckless adventures."
Scotland: Scottish WT: Sprey Bay Pond Dipping . 10th August, 10am-12pm: "Find out what wonderful creatures lurk beneath the surface of a pond. Nets provided; please wear wellies."

11-20 August

Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Litter Pick and Balsam Bash: Saturday 11th August, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. In the foyer of the Cheese and Grain.
Sussex: Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust: Work Party: 12th August: Managing woody debris in a tributary of the River Adur.
Sussex: Sussex WT: Pond Dipping at Castle Water: Rye Harbour: 13th August. Booking essential. "A walk through the Nature Reserve to Castle Water to find out what wildlife lurks amongst the reeds."
Sussex: River Ise & Desborough Green Spaces Walk: 14th August. 7:00pm - 9:30pm. An evening walk organised by the Desborough Local Group.
Wiltshire: Action for the River Kennet: Moth Nights: 17th August at Stonebridge Meadow.
Wales: Guided plant walk from Llyn Mawr Nature Reserve: 19th August, 10:30am: "Walk on open moorland, taking in the reserve plus Llyn Tarw and hopefully enjoy good views and a range of moorland birds."
Lancashire: Lancshire WT: Kingfisher Trail Walk: 11 August. "Aug 11, 2012 10:30:00 to 15:00. Join us for 5 mile walk along the Kingfisher Trail through Seven Acres LNR, Leverhulme Park, Gravel Pits, Mosses Gate Country Park and finishing at Clifton Country Park. Terrain: easy to moderate."

21-31 August

Bucks: BBOWT: Pond Explorers at College Lake: Wed 22 August, 11:00am - 12:00pm. Have a go at pond dipping with your local wildlife trust!
Midlands: Moseley Bog: Moth and Bat Evening: 23 August: "An evening of looking at the wonderful diversity of bats and moths in the reserve. See the bats fly through the sky and get up close with the moths."
Lancashire: IWA Campaign Festival: 25-26 August 2012. "Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Ribble Link and encouraging visitors to the Preston area of the Canal."
Suffolk: Pirates on the Stour: 27 August 2012. The River Stour Trust "offer free boat trips for young pirates (under 12 years old) when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Come and join our pirate crew for the day, me hearties!"
Middlesex: Walk the Colne Valley: "Join us for an approx. 6-mile linear walk from Uxbridge to Harefield through the heart of the Colne Valley Park, taking in a number of nature reserves and the Grand Union Canal along the way. Bring a packed lunch or refreshments!" Booking essential.
Lancashire: River Eden Crayfish Surveying: Throughout August and September. See website for more details.
Newcastle: Wildlife Trust: Jesmond Dene Water Safari: "Explore the murky depths of Jesmond Dene pond and discover what creatures live there!" 30 August. 1pm.

September

1-10 September

Staffordshire/Derbyshire: Derbyshire WT: Drakelow's Hidden Secrets. Sun, 02/09/2012 - 1:45pm - 3:00pm: "Discover the secrets of this permit-only nature reserve. Drakelow is an important wetland site with paths to wander around and bird hides to visit. Wear stout footwear and bring your binoculars."
Hampshire: Hampshire &IOW WT: Reptile Walk - Bramshot Heath, near Fleet. 2nd September.
Worcestershire: Worcs WWT: Water Power at the Knapp - a Cocktail of Ice, Floods and Mills. 2nd September, 10am-12.15pm: "Find out more about the geology and landscape of the Knapp and Papermill Reserve, Alfrick Pound. Join the Malvern local group of WWT for an easy 1.5 mile walk following Leigh Brook through the Reserve, led by Jim Handley. Gentle slopes, around 2 hours."
Hampshire: South and West Wales Wildlife Trust: Bridgend Group AGM and Talk about Water Voles. 3rd September. Talk by Rob Parry, the Trust’s Conservation Manager East. September.
Somerset: Somerset WT: Man and Bird on the Levels. Charles Martin, RSPB volunteer, describes life on the Levels - neolithic pathways, lake villages, disastrous floods, peat digging, wetland reserves, evening starling roosts and booming bitterns. 4th Sept.
Herefordshire: River Wye Preservation Trust Summer Walk. Friday September 7th, near the River Wye at Symonds Yat.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Evening Seal spectacular at the Gweek Seal Sanctuary. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. 7th September.
London: Thames 21: Share your views on the tidal Thames. Sat September 8th. Community workshop event.
Lancashire: Lune Rivers Trust Express: Steam Train to York and Scarborough. 8th September. Fundraising event to help the Trust's work.
Wiltshire: Wilts WT: Opening of the New Wetlands and 10th Anniversary Celebration, Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. 8th September. "Work on the new wetland habitat is now underway. This is the biggest habitat creation scheme ever undertaken by the Trust and will be a real legacy for the future. Why not pop along to Langford and have a guided tour and enjoy the reserve."
Suffolk: River Stour Trust: Sudbury to the Sea. 8-9 September. Annual paddling event: "Participants navigate the 24.5 miles (37km) of the River Stour, from Sudbury to the Cattawade Barrier, enjoying its many delights and seeing parts of the local countryside that are inaccessible by foot or road."
National: SAS Autumn Beach Cleans: Wales. 8th-9th September. Sept 8th: Llantwit Major; Sept 9th: Tenby; Sept 9th Hells Mouth.
London: The Mayor's Thames Festival 2012:. London 8-9 September.
Gloucestershire: Stroud Festival of Nature:. 8 September.
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Workshop: Introducing the Wildlife of Saltmarshes and Estuaries. 8 September. This workshop will introduce you to these amazing habitats and show you some of the wildlife found there.
Gloucestershire: Hampshire &IOW WT: Our Wetland Wildlife 2012: Wildlife Watching for All:: "Blashford Lakes, Tern Hide. Come along any time during the session to explore the water discovery trail around the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve and join Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers in the hides to experience and learn about the wonderful wetland wildlife that calls a lake home at this time of year" 8 September.
Lincolnshire: Lincs WT: Our Wetland Wildlife 2012: Wildlife Watching for All: Rutland Water: "A chance for you to learn about the new wetland areas recently completed and also be one of the first visitors to the new lagoons and hides." 8 September.
Wales: Monmouthshire WT: Our Wetland Wildlife 2012: Walk: Glaslyn Nature Reserve: "Find out how it all began with a guided walk round MWT's first nature reserve. Glaslyn is a breathtaking upland site which is as important to the Trust's current work (especially the Pumlumon Project) as it was thirty years ago." 8 September.
Herefordshire: Somerset WT: Tour of new wetland habitat. Sat 8th: "Local people are invited to learn more about an ambitious £100,000 project to recreate 50 acres of lush wildlife rich wetland habitat by joining Somerset Wildlife Trust for an open day at Catcott Nature Reserve"
Surrey: Surrey WT: Our Wetland Wildlife 2012: Autumn at Bay Pond:: Join us for an exciting open day at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve in Godstone to help celebrate the Wildlife Trusts 100 year Anniversary! This open day is a great opportunity to learn all about our wonderful wetland wildlife! 9th September.
North Wales: North Wales WT: Celebrating our Wetlands. 9 September. "Join Jon Rowe, Warden of Cors Goch, to see major recent management work and some of the wonderful wildlife at our premier wetland site as part of the 100th Anniversary of the Wildlife Trust movement."
Hampshire: Hampshire &IOW WT: Talk: Water Voles:. 10 September. Chris Matcham, Otters and Rivers Project Officer for Surrey Wildlife Trust, will give a talk on water voles.

11-20 September

Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Talk: Britain's Magical Waterland: The Broads (And The Work Of The Broads Authority). Illustrated talk by Nick Sanderson, Broads Authority Education officer on the many and varied aspects of working in the Broads. 12 September.
Cheshire: Cheshire WT: Talk - Our Living Seas. Fri, 14/09/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Devon: Devon WT: Talk: Nothing to eat but jellyfish?. Fri, 14/09/2012: "Dominic Flint, DWT Sustainable Fisheries Officer, will explore the effects of fishing on the ecosystem and the rise of jellyfish and squids as big predators are fished out of the oceans. Dom will explain how DWT is working with fishermen to find ways to safeguard our future fish supplies."
Somerset: Friends of the River Frome: Maintenance of Rodden Meadow. Saturday 15th September, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Rodden Meadow.
Edinburgh: Water of Leith: Edinburgh Duck Race. Sunday 16th September. Fundraising event for the Edinburgh river champions.
Buckinghamshire: BBOWT: Talk - Life In Ponds and Streams. Mon, 17/09/2012 - 7:45am - 9:45am. "Peter Lapsley is an amateur entomologist with a keen interest in aquatic fauna. A second chance for those unable to attend in January to hear this fascinating talk."
Buckinghamshire: BBOWT: Talk - Otters Of The World. Tue, 18/09/2012 - 7:45am - 10:00am "A talk by Dr Daniel Allen, author of 'Otter', who will share his lifelong enthusiasm for this charismatic creature."
Staffordshire: Staffordshire WT: Working for Wetland Wildlife Talk. An illustrated talk by Nick Mott on Working for Wetland Wildlife. 19 September 7.30pm.

21-30 September

Cambridgeshire: Wildlife Trust BCN: Life in ponds and lakes. March, Cambridgeshire Local Group: illustrated talk on "Life in ponds and lakes".
Dorset: Dorset WT: Dorset Wild Rivers Project. Friday 21 September 2012 19:30: "Hugh Miles showing his film about the River Allen and Amanda Broom introducing the work of the project, with information about our local river and other special rivers in Dorset." 7.30pm, St Catherines Church Hall, Rodway's Corner, Wimborne.
South UK: SAS Autumn Beach Cleans: South Coast of England. Sept 22nd: Boscombe; Sept 23rd: Brighton; Sept 23rd Grange Chine, IoW.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: What lives in our new pond? Pond dipping near Truro. 22/09/2012 14:00. Booking essential.
London: Thames 21: Lea Navigation litter pick and tidy-up. September 25, 2012 10:30 am-1.30pm.
Hertfordshire: Herts WT: Kingfishers up close. An evening talk by wildlife photographer and naturalist Jeff Harrison. 25 September.
Yorkshire: Yorkshire WT: Doncaster Walking Festival - Sprotbrough Flash Autumn Amble. Join us on a 4-mile autumn amble around the beautiful woodlands and wetlands of Sprotbrough Flash. Discover more about the amazing plants and wildlife in this stunning area around the River Don. Thu, 27/09/2012: 10:30am–12:30pm.
Wiltshire: Action for the River Kennet: World Rivers Day. Sunday 30 September: "Come along to Stonebridge Meadow from 10 am. Help ARK celebrate World Rivers Day with a variety of activities about the wildlife sustained by our river."
Sussex: Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust Open Day. Sat 29 September, 11am to 4pm: "Woods Mill, Henfield. Come and see what we do, have a chat and learn about the rivers. The main feature of our display will be the fantastic Hi-Tech Wild-Trek trailer - see mini-beasts on the 'Big Screen' like you've never seen them before. A hit for the kids and fun for the adults as well!"
International: World Rivers Day. Sunday 30 September.
Bristol: Avon WT: ART LESSONS ON THE ESTUARY (PORTBURY WHARF). September 30, 2012 10am-4pm.

October

1-10 October

London: London Widlife Trust: Hackney Bird Walk. 2 October 2012. "A walk around the East reservoir and garden to see what birds are planning to stay for the winter."
Somerset: Somerset WT: Wildlife along the Somerset Coast. 3 October 2012. "Nigel Phillips describes the wild coastal inhabitants in this illustrated talk. Nigel is the author of a new book describing the diversity of landscapes and wildlife along the Somerset coast." Shapwick Village Hall, Shapwick, 19.45.
Devon: Devon WT: Unchartered waters: Sustainability for Devon's fisheries. 3rd October 2012, 8pm, Tavistock. Illustrated talk by Dominic Flint, DWT Sustainable Fisheries Officer.
Oxfordshire: Radley Lakes/Earth Trust Work Party. 4 October 2012. Booking essential.
London: Thames 21: Roaming for Reedbeds. 5 October 2012: "Join Julia and Angela from Thames21 on a free walk to discover the Lea Valley's hidden reedbeds. Find out why we need reedbeds and what you can do to help."
Suffolk: Suffolk WT: Guided Walk: Redgrave & Lopham Fen. Join wildlife enthusiast and naturalist John Hill for this monthly guided walk around the Fen. Meet at the Education Centre. No booking required. 6th October 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm.
International: Big Green Weekend 2012. 5-7 October 2012: A weekend of conservation volunteering.
Yorkshire: Calder Future: Clean up with Halifax Canoe Club of the River Calder. 6 October 2012.
Wales: Gŵyl Afon Ogwen River Festival. 5-7 October 2012: "A weekend of art, photography, film, music and poetry about the river...choirs, dancing, food and fancy dress!" Bethesda.
South Wales: Gwent WT: Gwent Levels - Connecting with Nature. Tuesday 9th October, 7.30pm, Usk. "Tom Clarke, Chief Executive of the Gwent Wildlife Trust and Cellan Michael of the RSPB, tells us in this illustrated talk about the work being done on this joint venture which includes a pilot project for establishing Water Voles within the Gwent Levels."
Wiltshire: Wilts WT: Creating a wildflower meadow, Chippenham. "Michael Sammes will give an illustrated talk about how volunteers are transforming Baydons Meadow into a wildlife haven. Owned by Borough Lands Charity, this five and a half acre site lies beside Chippenham’s River Avon. To be held in St Peters Church Hall, Frogwell." October 10 Wednesday, 7.30pm.
Norfolk: Norfolk WT: Wildlife On The River Glaven. Thursday 11 October 2012. "An illustrated talk by Carl Sayer, co-founder of the River Glaven Conservation Group, about the conservation successes and challenges facing this beautiful river."
Yorkshire: Alnwick and District Natural History Society: Felton Riverside: Join us for a walk along the River Coquet from Felton. Thu, 11/10/2012 - 1:30pm - Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Avon: Avon WT Talk: Water Voles: Talk by Chris Sperring. 7.30pm, 12 October 2012.
Cornwall/Devon: Cornwall WT: Geology of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Saltash: Walk: "Discover all aspects of geology on this picturesque nature reserve between the Tamer and Lynther estuaries. The majority of the habitat is farmland, which is now managed for wildlife. Churchtown Farm also has two quarries that are designated as county Geology sites." 13/10/2012 10:00 - 12:00
Wiltshire: Dorset WT and Wiltshire WT: River Monitor Training: "Would you like to get involved in monitoring the health of our rivers ? Why not take part in the Riverfly Scheme? This scheme involves sampling by net and then counting the catch for key river insect species. Many insect and invertebrate species are extremely sensitive to pollution and, therefore, their numbers act as an early warning system of any potential problems." 13 October, Salisbury.

15-30 October

Hampshire: Hampshire WT: Pond Life: Blashford Lakes: "Michelle Crooks, Assistant Education Officer at Blashford Lakes will talk about the wildlife of the ponds and giving us the chance to look at specimens and learn about identification. Meet at Blashford Lakes Study Centre." 16 October, 19.30.
Worcestershire: Worcs WT: The Bow Brook Project: "A talk by Lucy Wood, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust's Water and Wetlands Officer. The Bow Brook is a Wildlife Site that stretches from Redditch in the north to the village of Defford, near Pershore, in the south. The Bow Brook Project is a pilot scheme to engage with communities, land owners and farmers across the whole catchment area, to increase the brook's potential as a corridor for wildlife connectivity and to enhance and improve wildlife habitat." Tue, 16/10/2012 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm.
Cornwall: Cornwall WT: Illustrated talk: Action against the invasive aliens at Bude: "SINNG is a student Local Action Group, funded by DEFRA, which is based at Cornwall College, Newquay. Launched in 2010, they are working to increase action and awareness on INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) and reduce the impacts INNS are currently having on native wildlife. Nicola Morris, Project Co-ordinator of SINNG, will talk about their current projects, which include mapping the spread of Zebra mussels in Bude Canal, with a view to trying to control them." 15/10/2012, 19:30.
Buckinghamshire: BBOWT Talk: The Kingfisher: "David Boag will treat us to a magnificent slide show on this beautiful and much-loved bird of the riverbank." Tue, 16/10/2012. Great Missenden Memorial Centre, Great Missenden, Bucks. 7:45pm - 10:00pm.
National: SAS Autumn Beach Cleans. Oct 5th Castlerock; Oct 6th Portballintrae; Oct 7th Portstewart Strand; Oct 20th Pease Bay; Oct 20th Coldingham Bay; Oct 21st Thurso; Oct 27th Macrihannish.
Cornwall: Friends of Fowey Estuary/Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Scavenging Sunday!. Sun 23 Oct 10.00am - 12pm noon
Scotland: Tay Descent 2012. 27 October 2012. A mass paddle down the River Tay!

November

Newcastle: The Rivers Trust Towards a Living North Sea Conference. A free conference on restoring fish migration between river and sea. 13-15 November.
Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire WT: Dragonflies—their current status. "An illustrated talk by Ingrid Twissell, organised by the Forest of Dean Area Group. A welcome return by Ingrid who is the County Recorder for dragonflies and damselflies. Ingrid will be attempting to answer the question: 'Where have all our dragonflies gone?' She will discuss recording for the new National Dragonfly Atlas, talk about dragonflies lost and found in the county and elsewhere in the UK and question whether this is a result of climate change". Fri, 16/11/2012 - 7:30pm.
Herefordshire: Herefordshire WT: The Natural History of the Marches. Saturday 24th November 2012, 2.00pm (doors open from 1pm). The Trust's 50th Anniversary Lecture, a talk by Andrew Allott, Head of Biology at Shrewsbury School and author of Marches (2011).
National: SAS Autumn Beach Cleans: Nov 10th Whitburn; Nov 11th Saltburn (South); Nov 11th Lowestoft; Nov 17th Saunton; Nov 17th Woolacombe; Nov 18th Sidmouth (East).
Herefordshire: The River Wye Preservation Trust AGM. 29 November.

December

North East: Wear Rivers Trust: December cleanups!: Get warm busting river trash. On 8th December, Bournmoor Conservation Group will be clearing at Lumley Park Burn. The following Saturday, they'll be willow spiling to address bank erosion.