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Volunteers: Garden-World planting day (week)
18th March 2024 10:30am
A few days early but as 21st March is World planting day it’s a perfect time to get involved. Second only to weeding in the CET gardening calendar it will be great to get something in the ground after our warm/wet winter. Not sure what we will be planting yet but whatever, the end result...
Volunteers: Tern Decoy Painting
20th March 2024 07:00pm
Did you know that decoy birds can be used to attract birds to ideal nesting locations? Using a method called ‘social attraction’, birds will land near the decoys believing they are part of an existing nesting colony. This strategy is important in conservation work with endangered birds whose nesting sites have been threatened by disturbances...
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Volunteers: Maintenance- Boundary Fence
21st March 2024 10:30am
It is fence time on the farm as we look to re-establish the boundary between the play area and the garden. Sometimes our residential guests are prone to wander and rebuilding this fence; as we head into a busy summer of entertaining visitors of all ages; is vital to help us re-establish the boundaries. Hammers,...
Big Owls: Animal Feeding
23rd March 2024 10:00am
We are delighted to be able to welcome our Big Owls and their adult helpers back to the farm! Grab your wellies and join in with the morning animal feeding. The pigs, sheep, goats and many more will be looking forward to seeing you, especially if you are bringing some tasty breakfast treats… Please note:...
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'The Great British Spring Clean' at Calshot
24th March 2024 02:00pm
YOUR FREE TICKET CAN BE BOOKED HERE: Great British Spring Clean at Calshot at Calshot Activities Centre event tickets from TicketSource The Great British Spring Clean is the nation’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign run by Keep Britain Tidy, running the 15th-31st March. As part of this campaign we are running a joint litter pick between...
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'Climate Change and Current and Predicted Impacts on New Forest Coastal Wildlife'
26th March 2024 07:00pm
We are pleased to be hosting the first of a series of lectures about the New Forest Coast. This evening talk will be led by Russell Wynn of Wild New Forest in our Fort Climate Centre, where we’ll be looking at how sea level rise and other effects of climate change are set to impact...
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Owlets: Daffodils & Crocus at Palace House
28th March 2024 10:00am
Come and join us as we admire the beautiful Spring flowers currently in bloom on the grounds of the historical Palace House on Beaulieu estate! Please note: All Owls must be accompanied by an adult (who will be included in the Owl ticket), and we’re unable to accommodate non-participating siblings. We need supervising adults to...
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Volunteers- Garden: Play area Patio and Beds weed and tidy.
28th March 2024 10:30am
Please note….. not our usual Monday , otherwise we’d be extra participants in a school group orientation talk. Otherwise normal service as we prepare the patio and play area for hopefully , after Easter, many weeks of use in the spring and Summer .
Volunteers: Conservation-Field Kitchen Tidy up
8th April 2024 10:30am
Maybe some cutting back, perhaps some digging, perhaps even some building dismantling. A variety of tasks to be done and skills required, something to suit all preferences as we look to organise this spwcial area at the back of the garden
Little Owls: Signs of Spring
18th April 2024 10:00am
What signs of Spring will you be able to find in the woods today? Join us at the Treehouses while we search for them! There will be plenty of budding leaves and colourful flowers to find from daffodils to bluebells, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for frog spawn and our ears ready for sounds of...
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'Archaeology and Coastal Change in the Western Solent'
1st May 2024 07:00pm
For our second lecture about the New Forest Coast we welcome Garry Momber, the director of the Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT). MAT has been investigating, protecting and promoting maritime archaeology and heritage for over 30 years, both locally and internationally. Join us for an evening of diving into the past of the Solent at our...
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Dawn Chorus Bird Watching Walk
5th May 2024 06:00am
This event will be led by talented ornithologist, Graham Giddens, and located at Needs Ore Nature Reserve. With over 20 years experience leading wildlife groups, you will be sure to get the most from your experience. Guiding you through coastal marshland, this carefully planned walk offers stunning scenery and ample opportunity to spot some birds...
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