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CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE

Bestwood Country Park  
The Ranger Team is always looking for enthusiastic and willing volunteers
to help look after this fascinating 700 acre remnant of Sherwood Forest.
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make friends and help the environment. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided. Tasks usually involve anything from woodland conservation and hedgelaying in the autumn and winter to grassland and heathland management in the spring and summer, but be prepared for anything! Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour! Tel: 0115 9273674 for regular volunteer sessions every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of each month. The rangers are now organising volunteer task days further a field on some of the Green Estate sites within Greenwood. All sessions run from 10am to 3pm, meeting at Alexandra Lodge.

BTCV UK's largest practical conservation charity.
Taking part in our practical projects is easy.
Call 0115 931 3316 for info

Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group. A
partnership of voluntary, statutory and community
groups working together to conserve and enhance the
wildlife of Nottinghamshire to the benefit of people.
www.nottsbag.org.uk Tel 0115 977 4213

Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers
Field trips in and out of County. Monthly newsletter and Annual Report.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 0115 958 8242
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 0115 958 8242
The Old Ragged School, Brook Street, Nottingham
Practical conservation projects, several local groups
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire
LOCAL GROUPS
Mansfield & Ashfield: 0115 958 8242
Retford Jenny Davies 01427 880 181
Worksop Willie Milne 01909 472 458 Or Alvin Green 01909 476 276
Newark Nadia Ming 01636 679 788 Sue Leach 01636 681 154
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER DAYS (FORMERLY 'WORK PARTIES')
MANSFIELD AREA: 1st Sunday in the month 10am - 4pm
Contact: Ruth Testa 0115 958 8242
NEWARK AREA: 2nd Saturday in the month 10am - 4pm
Contact: Lee Schofield 0115 958 8242
IDLE VALLEY NATURE RESERVE
Every Thursday and Sunday
Contact: James Simpson 01777 713 944
TRESWELL WOOD NATURE RESERVE
Every Wednesday
Contact: Tony Kennedy 01427 880 436

WILDLIFE WATCH- The Junior Branch of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Young nature lovers between 5 and 15 can find out more about wildlife
by getting involved in a range of fun activities - exploring their surroundings
and discovering more about the natural world. Come to monthly meetings
in your area, run by experienced leaders. Dates and venues may vary;
please phone before attending.
BRACKENHURST GROUP: 1ST Sat in the month at the Schools Unit, Brackenhurst Campus off A612. 9.30 - 11.30am. Contact: Lynn Victor 0115 958 8242
FARNDON GROUP: 2nd Sat in the month at Farndon Village Hall & Willow Holt. 9.30 - 11.30am. Contact: Sue Leach 01636 681 154
IDLE VALLEY GROUP 2nd Sun in the month at Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre, Great North Rd, Retford. 1.30 - 3.30pm. Contact: Ann Marie Edwards 01777 713 940 or Sara Smith 01777 713 940

RSPB Nottingham
Indoor meetings at New Mechanics Institute,
North Sherwood St, 1st Wed, 7.30-9.30pm Sep-Apr
Contact the Secretary on 0115 927 9742
Check the website for details of events

SHERWOOD FOREST CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
First and third Sunday each month in winter 10am - 3pm
Help the rangers look after Nottinghamshire's only National Nature Reserve and at the same time have fun, learn new skills, meet new people and get fitter! We'll provide the tools, training and the all important tea and biscuits. Meet at the visitor centre at 10am. Tel 01623 823202 (Not suitable for under 14s.14-18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)