Wildlife Events

LEARNING ABOUT WILDLIFE FILMMAKING FROM TOP TV PROFESSIONALS

Date: May, June & September

Bristol Wildlife Filmmakers have teamed up with Avon Wildlife Trust to offer a rare chance to learn wildlife filmmaking skills in the peaceful setting of the 250-acre nature reserve at Folly Farm between Bristol and Bath.

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010.

Date: 24th - 29th May

Now in its third year, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition at London's prestigious Mall Galleries is set to become another stunning success.

Wildlife Photography Exhibition - In aid of the Snow Leopard Trust

Date: 25th March

Farzin Pourmokhtar is holding an exhibition of all his stunning photography in the prestigious gallery and lounge LUXX, in aid of The Snow Leopard Trust.

Earthwatch lecture - Forests: challenged by a changing climate

Speakers: Dr Mark Huxham, Napier University, Dr Glen Reynolds, Royal Society SE Asia Rainforest Research Programme

Compassionate Conservation: Animal Welfare in Conservation Practice

Date: 1 – 3 September 2010

The Symposium will bring together scientists and practitioners from a range of disciplines to debate animal welfare issues in conservation, examine potential synergies, look for practical outcomes and promote a dialogue between these two disciplines that are often perceived as mutually exclusive.

Gorilla gala

Date: 8th May

Raising funds to complete the unique Senkwekwe Centre

Wild Dogs & Other Carnivores

Date: Tuesday, March 30th 2010

Rare and endangered carnivores such as the African wild dog and cheetah are some of the most charismatic yet highly endangered species in Africa. A large country with nearly 1/3 of its area managed for wildlife, Zambia is a lesser-known but key stronghold for these and other large carnivores. Friends of Conservation are delighted that Dr Matt Becker, CEO of the Programme, will be speaking on how he and his team are working to protect these species and the habitats they depend on.

Look at Animals With a Different View

Date: Thurs 18th March 2010

Today's travellers increasingly come into contact with wild animals - on safari, at
the zoo or as 'props' for tourist photos. We all love to travel, but what we do has
an impact. What does responsible tourism mean for wildlife? Can tourism actually
bring benefits to animal welfare and conservation? Whether you're planning a trip
abroad, booking your summer holiday or you work in tourism, international wildlife
charity the Born Free Foundation invites you to explore, discuss and debate the
impact of the travel industry on our natural world.

Large blue butterfly ‘open day’

Date: 20th June

The flight season for the Large Blue butterfly is from early June until early July. Like all butterflies, though, the weather determines when it begins to emerge, and the timing of the crucial week when most of the year's butterflies are flying in large numbers.

Help WDCS protect Scottish dolphins. Join the POD Plod and raise vital funds.

Date: 27th to 30th August

The POD Plod is a 26 mile sponsored trek from the 27th to 30th August, along the breathtaking Moray Coastal Trail from Findhorn Bay to Spey Bay, to raise funds to help WDCS protect the dolphins of the Moray Firth.

All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation

Date: 26th to 28th March

There are still some places available for the All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation in Sligo.

In the Garden of the Jaguar ~ An evening in Mexico with Bernardine Coverley and Roberto Pedraza

Date: 18th March 2010, 7.30pm

Local writer and former journalist Bernardine Coverley has a close affinity with Mexico from many visits over the last two decades. This occasion is the launch of her newly published book: Garden of the Jaguar. As well as reading from this book she will entertain us with her experiences working for a pioneering conservation charity.

BTO training courses – Identification, surveys & ringing

Date: February - October

The BTO are offering a range of training courses to help you get more out of your birdwatching. There are a wide range of topics, and an equally wide choice of venues around the country. Come on a fun 1-day workshop, or stay for a longer course and really make the most of the opportunities for bird watching that the venues offer.

Springwatch Festival at Stanmer Park - Sussex

Date: 6th June

Now in its fifth year, the Springwatch Festival brings together wildlife experts, organisations, friends groups and nature lovers from all over the county. Attended by over 10,000 people each year, it will take place on Sunday 6 June (10:00-17:00) and entry is free of charge.

Wild bird care in the garden - UFAW International Animal Welfare Symposium, Zoological Society of London, London UK

Date: 4th May

At a time when human changes to the environment are a major threat to many other species, garden bird feeding is grass roots, do-it-yourself wildlife management on a large scale.

Professional wildlife artist offers weekend art course

Date: 20th and 21st March

Wildlife artist Colin Woolf will be holding a weekend course for budding artists wishing to improve - or even discover - their skills.

WWT London events for 2010

Date: All year

Earthwatch lecture: Farming and sustainable environments

Date: Wednesday 17 March 2010

A Year of Walks with the National Trust

The National Trust has listed 12 walks, one per month. The best times to see the best National Trust properties, and the wildlife you might see along the way.

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

Date: Throughout 2010

Leighton Moss in Lancashire is one of the RSPB's best know reserves. There is always something happening at Leighton Moss, so see below for a list of all the events happening in 2010.