2013 Diary
| January | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thurs 24th @ 7pm |
THE WATCHTREE QUIZ. Booking adviseable. Fun guaranteed. £3 per person includes refreshments. GREAT PRIZES |
Contact Tim at wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
| Sun 27th @ 10.30am | Our tough little feathered friends - wintering birds at Watchtree. Guided walk | FREE. donations appreciated |
| February | ||
| Tuesday 12th 11am - 3pm | Young persons orienteering. Fun and challenging...(Ages 6+) £2 per person | Contact Tim at wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
| Sunday 24th @10:30am | Spring awakening - breeding birds getting things off their chests, Guided walk | FREE. donations appreciated |
| March | ||
| Monday 25th @ 7pm | Solway Red Squirrel Group meeting - open event and new members are always welcome. | Free. |
| Sunday 31st @ 10:30am | Mad March Hares - a chance to experience classic boxing and chasing behaviour throughout the reserve. Guided walk includes kids activity sheet | FREE. donations appreciated |
| April | ||
| Monday 1st 11am - 3pm | Easter egg hunt - orienteering style | £3 per child. Ages 6+ booking essential wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
| Tuesday 2nd 11am - 3pm | Boot camp for x-box addicts - fun, challenges and of course fitness | £3 per child. Ages 6+ booking essential wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
| Thursday 4th 11am - 3pm | Make your own bug and bird box | £4 per child. Ages 6+ booking essential wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
| Sunday 28th @ 10:30am | Amphibians - creatures of both land and water. Guided walk includes kids activity sheet | FREE. donations appreciated |
| May | ||
| Monday 6th @ 8am | breakfast with the birds - sample a bacon butty as you listen to natures orchestra. Guided walk | FREE. donations appreciated |
| Saturday 11th @ 8:30pm | Evening guided walk followed by Moth night. | FREE. donations appreciated |
| Sunday 26th @ 10:30am | Spring butterflies - witness the fascinating butterflies common at springtime | Free. donations appreciated |
| June | ||
| Sunday 30th @ 10:30am | Hay meadows - your chance to see wildflowers and meadowland close up | Free. donations appreciated |
| July | ||
| Sunday 28th @ 11am | Enter the dragon - dragonflies and damselflies, some of natures most impressive creations | Free. donations appreciated |
| August | ||
| various dates to be confimed 11am - 3pm | Holiday activities galore - campcraft, orienteering, shelter building etc...watch this space | £3 per child |
| Sunday 18th ALL DAY | THE WATCHTREE SHOW....THE BIG ONE. Crafts, events, entertainment, kids activities, cycling demonstations, food and drink and much more | Admission prices to be confirmed. Contact Tim if you would like to attend?: wnr@watchtree.co.uk |
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Volunteer Work Days
Our weekly volunteer work parties take place every Wednesday morning at 10:30am.
Our monthly work parties take place on the first Saturday of the Month, again at 10:30am
Volunteering is open to everyone though children should be accompanied by an adult unless with an organised party.
If you enjoy the outdoors, fresh air, practical projects and making new friends Volunteering at Watchtree could be for you. Contact Tim (Manager) on 01228 712539 or email: wnr@watchtree.co.uk for more information.
Events are constantly being updated so always check the website for up to date information.