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< 4 July 2009 to 4 August 2009 >
Go with the Glow
06 July 2009
09:15 AM
until 11:30 AM
Have you ever seen a glow worm? (1.2miles / 2km)
These fascinating insects are usually only seen in the first two weeks of July when the females are glowing to attract a mate. Once they have mated they cease to glow. Come along on this evening walk to search for glowing females on woodland rides. The event is free but booking is essential as places are limited. Please bring a torch. Meeting point details will be given over the phone.
Contact CMS Northeastern Area 01462 459395
The Butterflies of Prestwick Road Meadows
07 July 2009
11:00 AM
until 12:30 PM
A gentle walk around Prestwick Road Meadows (2miles / 3.2km)
Join the Countryside Management Service and Butterfly Conservation to discover the butterflies that are attracted to this rich wildflower meadow. The Purple Knapweed, Yellow Birdsfoot-Trefoil and Red Clover create a tall colourful patchwork which attracts all manner of insects. Meet at the entrance to the site along Prestwick Road, South Oxhey.
Contact CMS West & Southern Area 01727 848168
Grid Ref 511595E 192367N (TQ 115 923)
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Wednesday Volunteer Project
08 July 2009
10:00 AM
until 03:30 PM
Ragwort Control - Croxley Common Moor
Join us at this fantastic Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. We will be hand pulling Ragwort to keep it under control and prevent harm to the livestock. Long sleeved clothing is advised for this task. We will also have an opportunity to enjoy the varied wildflowers of this beautiful grassland site. Meet at the site entrance, off Mill Lane and over the Grand Union Canal. Parking is available on the Bywaters housing estate (TQ 085 954).
Contact CMS West & Southern 01727 848 168
Grid Ref 508153E 195142N (TQ 081 951)
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Pedal for Your Picnic
11 July 2009
10:30 AM
until 04:00 PM
A circular route through the site of the new Heartwood Forest (12miles / 19.3km)
A meandering, circular route through the new Woodland Trust Heartwood Forest site, via Harpenden Common and Rothamsted, and part of the Nickey Line. Off-road sections. Share a picnic en route (weather permitting!) or enjoy a cosy pub lunch. Bring a picnic or some money for food at the pub. Meet at the Roman Museum car park, St Michael's Street, St Albans (Verulamium Park). There is a charge for parking. more...
Contact Doug Nevell (St Albans Cycle Campaign)01582 762120
Grid Ref 513640E 207250N (TL 136 072)
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Friends of Croxley Common Moor event
12 July 2009
10:00 AM
until 01:00 PM
Pulling ragwort and spring clean
Ragwort is a plant that can have potenially fatal consequences for horses and other livestock if it is eaten. To help keep ragwort under control we spray and pull ragwort each year. Come along and help us remove ragwort as well as giving Croxley Common Moor SSSI a bit of a spring clean.
Contact Kay FitzGerald on 01923 727195
Grid Ref 508151E 195146N (TQ 081 951)
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Teddy Bears' Picnic at Aldenham Country Park
24 July 2009
12:00 PM
until 03:00 PM
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic!
Bring your old teddy bear (or new one) along to 100 Aker Wood and take part in a mass picnic. Events may include story telling and face painting. If wet on the day it is advisable to wear wellies and suitable clothing. Don’t forget your picnic! To get to the Park, use either A41, A5, or M1 (junction 5). Follow Park signs on nearby roads. The entrance is opposite Haberdashers’ Aske’s School on Aldenham Road. Bus 107 from Borehamwood or W7 from Watford.
Contact Aldenham Country Park 020 8953 9602
Grid Ref 516580E 195758N (TQ 165 957)
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One to One with Raptors at Aldenham Country Park
29 July 2009
12:00 PM
until 03:00 PM
Come face to face with a range of beautiful birds of prey
This is an opportunity for you to get really close to these wonderful birds and ask all the questions you want: do you know your long-wings from your short-wings? What is the difference between a hawk and a falcon? Can owls see in the dark? All will be revealed! To get to the Park, use either A41, A5, or M1 (junction 5). Follow Park signs on nearby roads. The entrance is opposite Haberdashers’ Aske’s School on Aldenham Road. Bus 107 from Borehamwood or W7 from Watford.
Contact Aldenham Country Park 020 8953 9602
Grid Ref 516575E 195776N (TQ 165 957)
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Wednesday Volunteer Day
01 August 2009
10:00 AM
until 03:30 PM
pond management at kimptons mead, potters bar
Join the Countryside Management Service helping to improve a small pond and build and install bird/bat boxes. Meet at 10am at the end of Kimptons Mead, turn right off Shillitoe Avenue, Potters Bar. Or get a lift from the office at 9.30
Contact CMS West Southern 01727 848168
Grid Ref 523812E 201200N (TL 238 012)
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