Wildlife Events
Wildlife Events, Lectures and TalksCompassionate 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.
More details »WILDLIFE in the GARDEN - In aid of Winchester's Alzheimer's Society
Date: 7.30pm Thursday 11th March 2010
Come and listen to Andrew, a passionate enthusiastic expert, giving a factual and humorous look at the wildlife which shares our gardens. The illustrated talk covers both the gardener's friends, and those species some may call pests, including organic and environmentally friendly methods of dealing with them.
More details »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.
More details »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.
Eighth Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture
Date: Thursday 11th March
We are very pleased and privileged to announce that Professor Marcus du Sautoy will give the Eighth Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture at The Royal Geographical Society in London on Thursday 11 March 2010. He will be giving a talk on a very Douglas themed number - the number 42!
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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.
More details »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.
More details »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.
More details »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.
More details »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.
More details »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.
More details »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.
More details »Earthwatch lecture: Farming and sustainable environments
Date: Wednesday 17 March 2010
More details »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.
More details »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.
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