All Events
2019
Saturday 13th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
There should be plenty of tadpoles, newts, water beetles, pond skaters and caddis larvae to discover. Pond trays, nets and help with identifications will be available. | ||
Sunday 4th May |
5am |
Dawn Chorus |
Meet under the Gazebo at 4:45-5:00am. This time of year is rich in bird song so come and hear the symphony and help identify the birds. | ||
Saturday 15th June |
10am - noon |
Wild Flower and Pollinator Day |
With the help of warm, dry weather the Pasture will look its prettiest in June. Wild flowers, grasses and insects will bring the Pasture alive. There will be booklets and advisors available to identify finds. | ||
Saturday 13th July |
10am - noon |
Moth and Dragonfly Morning |
As part of National Moth Count we will have set our moth trap to identify those caught, before releasing them. We have already identified more than 100 species, which have been reported to the National Moth Centre. Damsel and Dragonflies should also be seen flying, and defending their territory. | ||
Saturday 3th August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking Begins |
This is the official start of the pick which may last through to September. Bring your own containers and make a donation at the entrance. Please take care with the brambles and try not to trample the hedges as they are a habitat for birds and mammals. | ||
Saturday 17th August |
10am - noon |
Butterfly Morning |
If the weather is warm and dry we should see many of the species already recorded at the Pasture. Booklets will be available, as well as help with identification. | ||
Saturday 14th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders and Bugs Hunt |
At this time of year the Pasture should be alive with grasshoppers, spiders and other creatures. This is a chance to discover more about insects and to observe the wasp spider (which doesn't sting). | ||
Saturday 16th November |
10am - noon |
Bulb Planting and Tree Care Day |
The Pasture will not be planting any more trees – we now have enough, but we will be weeding and mulching around those we have and generally preparing them for the winter and planting more flower bulbs for Spring. You may even find some hazelnuts. |
More information on how you can help can be found on the Get Involved page.
2018
Saturday 14th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
Sunday 6th May |
5am |
Dawn Chorus |
Saturday 9th June |
10am - noon |
Wild Flower and Pollinator Day |
Saturday 14th July |
10am - noon |
Moth and Dragonfly Morning |
Saturday 4th August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking Begins |
Saturday 18th August |
10am - noon |
Butterfly Morning |
Saturday 15th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders and Bugs Hunt |
Saturday 17th November |
10am - noon |
Bulb planting and Tree Care Day |
2017
Saturday 15th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
Sunday 30th April |
5am |
Dawn Chorus Day |
Saturday 10th June |
10am - noon |
Wild Flower and Pollinator Day |
Saturday 15th July |
10am - noon |
Moth and Dragonfly Morning |
Saturday 5th August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking |
Saturday 12th August |
10am - noon |
Butterfly Morning |
Saturday 9th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders and Bugs Hunt |
Saturday 18th November |
10am - noon |
Bulb planting and Tree Care Day |
2016
Saturday 16th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
Sunday 1st May |
5am |
Dawn Chorus |
Saturday 11th June |
10am - noon |
Wild Flower and Pollinator Day |
Saturday 16th July |
10am - noon |
Moth and Dragonfly Morning |
Saturday 6th August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking Begins |
Saturday 13th August |
10am - noon |
Butterfly Morning |
Saturday 10th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders and Bugs Hunt |
Saturday 26th November |
10am - noon |
Bulb planting and Tree Care Day |
2015
Saturday 18th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
Sunday 3rd May |
5am |
Dawn Chorus |
Saturday 13th June |
10am - noon |
Wild Flower and Pollinators Day |
Saturday 18th July |
10am - noon |
Moth and Dragonfly Morning |
Saturday 1st August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking |
Saturday 15th August |
10am - noon |
Butterfly Morning |
Saturday 12th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders and Bugs Hunt |
Saturday 28th November |
10am - noon |
Bulb planting and Tree Maintenance Day |
2014
Saturday 19th April |
10am - noon |
Pond Day |
Sunday 4th May |
5am |
Dawn Chorus |
Saturday 5th July |
10am - noon |
Moth Morning |
25th July - 3rd August |
Love Parks Week | |
Saturday 2nd August |
10am - noon |
Blackberry Picking |
Saturday 6th September |
10am - noon |
Spiders, Bees and Bugs Hunt |
Saturday 29th November |
10am - noon |
Tree Day |