Events are constantly being updated so always check the website for up to date information. February
Open everyday 9:30am - 16:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Monday 13th 10:30am - 1pm. Mammal safari (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
Thursday 16th 10:30am - 1pm. Young persons Olympics (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
Sunday 26th at 10:30am. 'Spring awakening - breeding birds getting things off their chests'. FREE
March
Open everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Sunday 25th at 10:30am. Mad March Hares. FREE
April
Open Everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Guided wak every Thursday evening at 7pm.
Monday 2nd 10:30am - 1pm. Young persons Olympics (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
Thursday 5th 10:30am - 1pm. Orienteering 'hunting for easter eggs' (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
Tuesday 10th 10:30am - 1pm. Amphibians and other water creatures. (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
Thursday 12th 10:30am - 1pm. Mammal safari. (Ages 6+) £2 per child - booking essential
May
Open Everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Guided walk every Thursday evening at 7pm.
Sunday 13th 8am. Breakfast with the birds - sample a bacon butty as you listen to natures orchestra. FREE
Sunday 27th 10:30am. Spring butterflies - witness the fascinating butterflies common at springtime. FREE
June
Open Everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Sunday 17th 24 hour BIOBLITZ event...yes midnight to midnight! a unique and one of chance to see just about all the key wildlife at Watchtree - led by experts. FREE
Sunday 24th 10:30am. hay meadows - your chance to see wild flowers and meadowland close up. FREE
July
Open Everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Sunday 29th 10:30am. Enter the dragon! Dragon...and damselflies - some of natures most impressive creations. FREE
August
Open Everyday 9am - 17:00pm (Members have additional 'out of hours' access)
Saturday 18th 9:30pm. Moths - discover the secret world of gthese amazing creatures. FREE
Sunday 26th 10am - 4pm. Watchtree Country Life Fair. This event will be a celebration of the countryside, local crafts and traditions. We hope to have a number of displays and offer 'hand's on' activities for the family....dont miss this! Prices £5 Adult/£4 concession/£3 Under 16. Under 5's go Free.
Thursday 30th 7pm. Bats - silent hunters in the night. Your chance to get close up to bats and discover their amazing nocternal habits. FREE
September
Sunday 30th 10:30am. Fungi - discover more than just mushrooms on rotting wood. FREE
October
Sunday 28th 10:30am. Mammals - supreme predators to happy grazers. FREE
November
Sunday 25th 10:30am. Watchtree wildlife - see how many species you can find at this amazing nature reserve. FREE
December
Thursday 27th 11am. Walk off the Christmas pudding walk. FREE
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 10:30amVolunteering 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.