What’s on at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve - 2011
What's on' at RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve 2012
Please phone our visitor centre on 01524 701601 for further information and to book on events. Please pay at the time of booking to secure your place. www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
Events marked with Ω are for young people or families.
February
Wednesday walkabout: waterbirds wander
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 February (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Join us for a relaxing walk and we should see lots of waterbirds along the way. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, non-members: adults £5. No need to book.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 5 February (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com
Sketch Club
Saturday 5 February (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Health Walks
Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 February (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Valentine's Day Tweets
Monday 14 February (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)
Visit Leighton Moss and wish our staff on our welcome desk ‘Happy Valentine's Day' and you will get 2 for 1 entry to the nature reserve. Do the same in our cafe and you get a free dip in our chocolate fountain!
The Scottish Wildcat: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 15 February (7 - 9.30 pm)
Adrian Davis from ‘Wildoutdoors' gives us an insight into the work that has been undertaken to find out if Scottish Wildcats truly exist. Enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Ω Walk on the Wildside
Tuesday 22 February (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our guided ‘Bittern Trail' and find out more about these brilliant birds. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Family Map Challenge
Wednesday 23 February (Anytime between 10 am to 2 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided map challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Family activity: Nestbox making
Thursday 24 February (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Make your own nestbox during National Nestbox Week. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £6 a box (if any adults wish to make a box as well please let us know at the time of booking). Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
March
Wednesday walkabout: splash of spring
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Get a spring in your step and look out for the first of our migrant birds and springtime wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Morecambe Bay Birdwatch
Sunday 6 March (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Come along to find out what the coastal birds are that you can see from the promenade at high tide at Morecambe Bay. Meet at the shelter on the promenade opposite The Broadway Hotel. Free parking along the promenade nearby or why not come by bike? Event suitable for wheelchair users. Free event.
Health Walks
Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 March (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Naturetrekker: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 8 March (7 - 9.30 pm)
Join David Morris on a virtual tour of some of Europe's most stunning places and see some amazing wildlife from the rare Iberian lynx to the whistling marmots of Gavarnie. Enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 5 March (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 5 March (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Digital wildlife photography workshop
Friday 11 March (11 am - 4 pm)
Got a Digital SLR camera and want to improve your wildlife photography? Then come along to this workshop with Mike Malpass, an excellent wildlife photographer for guidance, inspiration and tips on fieldcraft (suitable for all levels). Booking and payment in advance essential. Bring your own camera, lunch will be provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Sat 12 and Sun 13 March (10 -4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Art course: birds in charcoal
Sat 19 March (11 am-4 pm)
Have a relaxing day with Marianne Birkby, learning to use this ancient and versatile material from South Lakes' coppice. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
RSPB Membership Taster event
Sun 20 March (10 am - 12 noon)
Have you or your family ever considered joining the RSPB? If so, why not come to this event and find out more about the RSPB and how you can make a difference by supporting our work to help nature. This free event includes a short illustrated talk and a guided walk.
April
Sketch Club
Saturday 2 April (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 2 April (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Tweet your Mum!
Sunday 3 April
Bring your Mum to Leighton Moss this Mother's Day and she will get spoiled with a free cooked breakfast (served until midday) and free entry to our nature reserve on Mother's Day!
Health Walks
Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 April (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Wednesday walkabout: aerobatic harriers
Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 April (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Look out for our special bird of prey, the stunning marsh harriers as they return to nest here in the summer. You might even be lucky enough to catch sight of their aerobatic courtship displays! Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Walk on the Wildside
Tuesday 12 April (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our guided ‘Talon-tastic Trail' and if you have eyes like a hawk you might see our marsh harriers or other birds of prey too! Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Easter Challenge
Wednesday 13 April (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided Easter challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed. Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Minibeast Safari
Thursday 14 April (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Come on a woodland adventure and you will find all sorts of creepy-crawlies which can look terrifying under a magnifying glass. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Ω Walk on the Wildside
Tuesday 19 April (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our guided ‘Baby bird' Trail and find out more about chicks along the way. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Easter Challenge
Wednesday 20 April (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided Easter challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Ponddipping
Thursday 21 April (Choose from 11.30 am - 1pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
You'll be amazed at what weird creatures can be found underwater . Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 and Monday 25 April (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
May
Dawn Chorus
Sunday 1 May (4 - 7.30 am)
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with a walk around our amazing reedbed to greet the rising sun and enjoy nature's symphony. Birdsong CD's and DVD's will be available to purchase in the shop afterwards. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £12 (RSPB members £10) including a full English breakfast (a pre-booked veggie breakfast is available).
Health Walks
Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Wednesday Walkabout: sunset stroll
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 May (7.30 pm to dusk)
Join us for an atmospheric evening stroll to take in the sights and sounds of our reedbed. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 7 May (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 7 May (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Art Course: Leighton's landscape in oils
Saturday 21 May (11 am-4 pm)
Oil painting with Marianne Birkby. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
RSPB Lancaster Local Group visit
Friday 27 May (6.30 pm onwards)
A walk around Leighton Moss guided by John Wilson. Meet in Leighton Moss car park. This is an ideal chance to find out more about the RSPB Lancaster local group-everyone welcome!
Birding for Beginners: birdsong
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May (7.30-10 am)
Join us on a guided walk to learn how to pick out the different bird songs in the woodland and around the reedbeds. Tips on identification and advice about birdwatching, followed by a bacon or veggie bap and a tea or coffee at 10 am. No experience necessary. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £8 (RSPB members £6).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
J Walk on the Wildside
Tuesday 31 May (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our guided ‘Birdsong Trail' and find out more about why birds sing. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
June
Ω Family Map Challenge
Wednesday 1 June (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided map challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Wednesday Walkabout: gulls galore
Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
At this time of year when we have lots of young birds about, take some time to watch the entertaining antics of our black-headed gull colony.
Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Ponddipping
Thursday 2 June (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
You'll be amazed at what weird creatures can be found underwater . Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 4 June (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 4 June (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Ω Springwatch Walk on the Wildside
Sunday 5 June (11 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our guided ‘Springwatch' Trail and find out about the types of homes that different wildlife live in. Free event. No need to book.
Health Walks
Monday 6, 13, 20, 27 June (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Bird Identification Workshop
Friday 10 June (10 am - 4 pm)
Ever wondered how experienced birdwatchers approach bird identification in the field? Here's your chance to get some top tips from Jane Malpass on this indoor and outdoor workshop. Suitable for all levels. Bring your binoculars (let us know when booking if you need to borrow any), lunch will be provided. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Spend the day with a ranger
Tuesday 14 June (10 am to 5 pm)
Get a special look behind the scenes at our local RSPB and National Trust reserves. Spend the morning with the National Trust Ranger and walk to a nearby flower rich meadow, see and hear its buzzing wildlife and explore its hidden underground secrets. Visit the magical Burton Well Wood and create a woodland craft product to take home. After a ten minute walk back to Leighton Moss, you can enjoy a delicious home-made lunch, before you join the RSPB Leighton Moss Warden for the afternoon. You will then take a walk on a butterfly transect, visit the bittern monitoring station, find out how we control water levels to the site and get up close to the experimental reedbed restoration areas. Meet at Leighton Moss. Booking and advance payment essential. Tel: 01524 701601. Cost is £20 (£18 RSPB Members) which includes lunch.
Art course: wild flower watercolours
Saturday 18 June (11-4 pm)
Join Marianne Birkby to learn to use watercolours to paint the wild flowers of Leighton Moss. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
King for the Day!
Sunday 19 June
Bring your Dad to Leighton Moss this Father's Day and he will get spoiled with free entry to our nature reserve on Father's Day and he will get his lunch for free!
Silverdale and Arnside art and craft trail
Friday 24 June (5 - 8 pm)
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 (11 am - 5 pm)
Open Studios, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations in both these two beautiful AONB villages. In our education room at Leighton Moss, there will be an exhibition with an example of all the work to help you plan your tour. Catalogues will be available from the reserve nearer the time for £1. Free event. For further information, see www.silverdalearttrail.co.uk
July
Sketch Club
Saturday 2 July (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 2 July (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Moth breakfast
Sunday 3 July (8 - 10 am)
Learn more about the fascinating world of moths with experts from the Lancaster Moth Group. Booking and payment in advance essential for the moth breakfast that runs from 8 - 10 am. Cost: £8 (£7 RSPB members) including cooked breakfast.
Butterflies of Warton Crag
Sunday 3 July (1 - 3 pm)
Join Richard Miller, assistant warden, to look for some of the UK's rarest butterflies and find out how we manage the limestone grassland for them. Recommended for adults (or young people over 10 years) and parts of the walk will be strenuous and on uneven terrain. Meet at Warton Quarry car park. Booking in advance essential. Payment will be collected on the day as the walk may be cancelled if the weather is poor. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10.
Health Walks
Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 July (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Ω Deer Watch
Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 July (7.30 - 9.30 pm)
Every Monday evening in July, enjoy a relaxing guided walk for all the family to look for our red deer and other summer wildlife. Our shop will be open from 7 pm. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Wednesday walkabout: marsh harrier magic
Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 July (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Look out for our young marsh harriers leaving their nest and learning how to use the air beneath their wings. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Binocular and telescope Event
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Wild Art of Leighton Moss
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July (10 am - 5 pm)
An exhibition by local wildlife artist Marianne Birkby. Marianne will be completing a wildlife painting over the weekend and there will be opportunities for visitors to 'have a go' with different media and produce their own wildlife sketch. Free entry to the exhibition in our education room.
RSPB Membership Taster event
Sun 31 July (10 am - 12 noon)
Have you or your family ever considered joining the RSPB? If so, why not come to this event and find out more about the RSPB and how you can make a difference by supporting our work to help nature. This free event includes a short illustrated talk and a guided walk.
August
Health Walks
Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Ω Deer watch
Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August (7 - 9 pm)
Every Monday evening in August, enjoy a relaxing guided walk for all the family to look for our red deer and other summer wildlife. Our shop will be open from 6.30 pm. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Wildlife Activity Day
Tuesday 2 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out about wildlife, with games and activities. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Come to one or all three...Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).
Wednesday walkabout: Hot and wild!
Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Soak up the reedbed experience from its wealth of dragonflies and butterflies to our colourful wildflowers (and everything in between!)
Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Ω Family Map Challenge
Wednesday 3 August (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided map challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Ponddipping
Thursday 4 August (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
You'll be amazed at what weird creatures can be found underwater . Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Sketch Club
Saturday 6 August (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Ω Wildlife Activity Day
Tuesday 9 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out things about wildlife, with games and activities. With the wildlife activity team you will explore Leighton Moss. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).
Ω Family Map Challenge
Wednesday 10 August (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided map challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Owl Fun
Thursday 11 August (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Owl activities including pulling apart some real owl pellets to see what they've eaten. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Ω Wildlife Activity Day
Tuesday 16 August (10.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Get outdoors this summer holiday and enjoy finding out things about wildlife, with games and activities. With the wildlife activity team you will explore Leighton Moss. You should be aged 8 or over for this ‘parent free zone' and bring a packed lunch. Booking and payment in advance essential - at least 8 young people needed for day to go ahead so give us a call to sign up as soon as you can. Cost: £14 (£12 RSPB members).
Ω Family Map Challenge
Wednesday 17 August (Anytime between 10 am to 3 pm)
Bring your family team to have a go at our self-guided map challenge around part of the reserve and get a prize if you succeed.
Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1) in addition to the normal admittance for families of £9 for non-members (free for members).
Ω Inspector Clueless Investigates
Thursday 18 August (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
‘Inspector Clueless' is needing YOUR help to solve his latest wildlife mystery around the nature trails. Are you up for the challenge? Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Bat night
Saturday 20 August (7 - 10 pm)
Enjoy an illustrated talk about these amazing creatures by local bat expert Gail Armstrong, then watch the bats come out at dusk on a guided walk. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £4, children £2, family £8, non-members: adults £6, children £3, family £12.
RSPB Lancaster Local Group visit
Friday 26 August (6.30 pm onwards)
A guided walk to see some of the reserve's coastal birds with John Wilson and the RSPB Lancaster Local Group. Everyone welcome! Meet in the Allen/Morecambe car park.
September
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 3 September (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 3 September (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Health Walks
Monday 5, 12, 19, 26 September (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Wednesday walkabout: migration mysteries
Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 September (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Find out about the amazing travels of our birds at this time of year and try and spot them on a relaxing walk. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9. No need to book.
Digital wildlife photography workshop
Sunday 4 September (11 am - 4 pm)
Got a Digital SLR camera and want to improve your wildlife photography? Then come along to this workshop with Mike Malpass, an excellent wildlife photographer for guidance, inspiration and tips on fieldcraft (suitable for all levels). Booking and payment in advance essential. Bring your own camera, lunch will be provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Evening meal and talk: Moorland Magic
Tuesday 13 September (7-9.30 pm)
Stephen Westerberg, site manager at RSPB Geltsdale nature reserve in Cumbria will tell us all about their fabulous wildlife and the work they do to conserve it.
Enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).
What's that wader?
Thursday 15 September (1 - 2.30 pm)
Get more familiar with identifying wading birds. Meet in the Allen and Eric Morecambe car park. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, non-members: adults £5. No need to book, though please phone to confirm the day before to check it is going ahead (Tel: 01524 701601).
Art course: September sketchbook
Saturday 17 September (11 am - 4 pm)
Join Marianne Birkby to learn techniques to draw the autumn plants and wildlife of Leighton Moss. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
Spider Workshop
Sunday 18 September (10 am - 3 pm)
A workshop to learn about spiders. Will include an indoor ‘Introduction to Spiders', a buffet lunch and an identification session in the field.
Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
RSPB Lancaster Local Group AGM
Saturday 24 September (7.30 pm onwards)
Join us for a talk by Robin Horner about the work of the RSPB in the North West after the group's AGM.
October
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 1 October (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 1 October (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Health Walks
Monday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Wednesday walkabout: beardie bonanza
Wednesday 5, 12, 19, 26 October (9 am - 11 am)
This month, we will be looking for bearded tits to come out of the reeds to the grit trays. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Carved Bird Exhibition
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October (10 am-4 pm)
An exhibition of carved birds and other wildlife in our education room. Free event.
Ω Walk on the Wildside
Tuesday 25 October (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Go wild on our ‘Bearded Tit Trail' and fall in love with these cheeky little birds. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £5, children £2, family £10. No need to book.
Biking Birder's Adventure : Evening meal and talk
Tuesday 25 October (7-9.30 pm)
Gary Prescott, aka the Biking Birder will share with us some of his highlights during his year-long cycle round every RSPB reserve in the UK. Enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).
Ω Spooktacular fun
Wednesday 26 October (Anytime between 1 to 3 pm)
Let your imagination run riot with our Halloween crafty activities. Cost: Children: £1.50 (RSPB members £1).
Ω Ponddipping
Thursday 27 October (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3.00 pm)
You'll be amazed at what weird and spooky creatures can be found underwater . Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Ω Clay creatures
Friday 28 October (‘Drop in' anytime between 1 - 3.30 pm)
Make a clay creature with local sculptor and ceramic artist, Wyn Abbot to take home. Open to adults and children (children need to be accompanied by an adult). Cost: £4 (£3.50 RSPB members).
Ω Family activity: Feed the Birds Day
Saturday 29 October (Choose from 11.30 am - 1 pm or 1.30 - 3 pm)
Celebrate the RSPB's 'Feed the Birds Day' by making some tasty gourmet recipes for your feathered friends. Cost: £4 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £3). Booking and payment in advance essential. Recommended for children over the age of 5, who must be with an adult (adults free).
Make a Difference Day
Saturday 29 October (10 am to 4 pm)
Join our wardens on Community Service Volunteer's ‘Make a Difference Day', the UK's biggest day of volunteering, to get stuck in and help us with our conservation work on Warton Crag. This event is for adults who have a good level of physical fitness. To come along please phone our wardens on 01524 703014 in advance to book your place. Free event.
November
Wednesday walkabout: starlings and soup
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November (2.30 - 4.30 pm or to dusk if earlier)
Join us to explore the reserve and then before dusk we will be looking out for spectacular starlings coming in to roost in the reedbed. As an treat we will provide a mug of soup afterwards to warm up. Cost: RSPB members: adults £3, children £2, family £5, non-members: adults £5.50, children £3, family £10.50. No need to book.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 5 November (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 5 November (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Health Walks
Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 November (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Cumbria's Golden Eagles: evening meal and talk
Tuesday 8 November (7 - 9.30 pm)
Neil Harnott, Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Senior Conservation Officer, will give an illustrated talk about these amazing birds. Enjoy a two course home-cooked meal (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £16 (RSPB members £14).
Second-hand Book Fair
Sat 12 and Sun 13 November (10 am - 4 pm)
Pick up some bargain books at our fundraising fair for the RSPB Lancaster Local Group. We would be grateful for any donations of books (not magazines, please), which can be handed in to the visitor centre from the end of May. Free entry to the book sale.
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Birding for beginners: ducking and diving
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November (8 - 10.30 am)
Join us on a guided walk to learn more about wetland birds, with tips on identification and advice about birdwatching, followed by a bacon or veggie bap and a tea or coffee at 10.30 am. No experience necessary. Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost £8 (RSPB members £6).
Art course: winter wildlife art
Saturday 26 November (11 am-4 pm)
A relaxing day with wildlife artist Marianne Birkby, using objects and mixed media, including acrylics. Booking and payment in advance essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
December
Wednesday walkabout: winter wonderland
Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 December (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)
Winter is a magical time of year at Leighton Moss and is a good chance to see some of our more secretive wildlife. Visit the cafe afterwards for your free hot drink and mince pie. Cost: RSPB members: adults £3, non-members: adults £6. No need to book.
Ω Wildlife Explorers Club
Saturday 3 December (10 am - 12 noon)
Our Leighton Moss Wildlife Explorer Club is a great way to find out more about all that crawls, flutters and even slithers! Games, wild days out and more. So, if you're aged from 8 to 12 years old why not join in the fun. To join this group, phone Rachel Hemmings on 01524 63066 or 07968537998 or e-mail: hemmingsrachel@hotmail.com.
Sketch Club
Saturday 3 December (10.30 am onwards)
Join us to sketch our wonderful wildlife. This club is untutored, just bring along your own doodling equipment to take out with you on the reserve. Costs: Free for RSPB members, £3 for non- members. All welcome! Please get your entry passes on arrival at the visitor centre, and then we will meet in the cafe at 10.30 am - finish when you like.
Health Walks
Monday 5, 12, 19, 26 December (11 am - 12 noon)
Join our free Health Walks and feel the difference...feel good, reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, keep your heart strong. Meet at the front of the visitor centre. All ages and abilities welcome. For more details contact Jenni on 01524 701413
Binocular and Telescope Event
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December (10 am - 4 pm)
Boggled by binoculars or tempted by telescopes? Get some hands on advice this weekend. Free admission to this event.
Christmas meal and shopping night
Tuesday 13 December (7- 9.30 pm)
Enjoy a delicious three course, home-cooked Christmas meal with some festive entertainment (a pre-booked veggie option is available and B.Y.O bottle). There will be a chance to do some Christmas shopping with a 10% discount (excludes optics, good natured gifts, memberships and stamps). Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost: £17 (RSPB members £15).
Robin's Present Panic
Monday 19 to Saturday 24 December
Robin Red-Breast is panicking as all the Christmas presents for his wildlife friends
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