Events (Conferences, fairs etc)
There are a lot of Celebration Days in the countryside, conservation and
environment sectors throughout the world, for example Tick Prevention
Week starting 1 April in the UK is to raise awareness regarding the
dangers of tick bites, and how to reduce the chance of infection. A
useful thought for all outdoor types.
Have a look at the list on
Naturenet
The One Pot Pledge, a campaign from leading charity
Garden Organic, wants 30,000 people in the UK to pledge to grow their
own food for the first time. Getting started is simple; all you need is
a pot, compost and seeds. Visit the
www.onepotpledge.org to sign
up.
23/4/12 Valuing Trees & Woodlands – a new understanding
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire organised by the Royal Forestry Society
& RASE. More details can be found at
www.rfs.org.uk or
www.rase.org.uk £65
inc vat for RFS / RASE members, £130 inc vat non-members. To book
www.rase.org.uk/events/conferences/index.asp 012476
858252
2/5/12 GreenSpace Leaders Conference
Residential conference being held at the Woodland Grange, Leamington
Spa.
Cost includes 2 days of training, featuring an energetic mix of
keynotes, lectures and hands-on learning, accommodation, breakfast,
lunches & evening dinner. Early bird discount - £50 off! GreenSpace/IPGS
members: £400 £350, Non-members: £450 £400
Contact Caroline Carsey on: 01189 469068,
carolinec@green-space.org.uk
21/10/11 – 11/3/12 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer
of the Year at the Natural History Museum
Revealing nature photography in its purest form, this collection of
more than 100 images uniquely combines the work of talented young
photographers and gifted amateurs with leading lights of the profession
from around the globe. 020 7942 5000
www.nhm.ac.uk/
2/3/12 Annual Urban Badger Conference
Understand the habits of the Badger ,his biology but more importantly
the complex laws which surround this protected species. Aimed at anyone
who may encounter the Urban Badger in their profession or indeed anyone
who has an interest in the Urban Badger. £35 per delegate including
lunch & refreshments. Ramada Encore Hotel, Derby
www.urban-wildlife.co.uk
08009101897
urban.wildlife@yahoo.com
What on Earth?
‘What on Earth?’ is a call to
action: take your camera out to your garden or local park and snap the
wildlife you don’t recognise, then simply upload it to our website for
identification. Reconnect with the weird and wonderful flora and fauna
in your area. To find out more visit:
www.whatonearth.org.uk
Volunteer request for Eco Park Birmingham &
Black Country Wildlife Trust – an interesting site for naturalists &
gardeners alike. Volunteers are welcome to the regular Monday Group &
the new volunteer date Every Last Sunday of the month 10.30 – 2.30pm.
For more details please contact Francesca Jarvis 07835 605323
enthusiastic_conservationist@hotmail.co.uk
17/03/2012 Open Day - Countryside &
Conservation Courses 1 day
Brackenhurst Campus. Southwell, Nottingham
Trent University - School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Services.
Contact: 01636 817099,
are.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk, www.ntu.ac.uk/ares
Open Day - 10am till 2pm. Talks covering BTEC Countryside Management;
FdSc Environmental Conservation; BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation; MSc
Biodiversity Conservation; MSc Endangered Species Recovery and
Conservation. Book online in advance at www.ntu.ac.uk/ares
19/05/2012 Open Day - Countryside &
Conservation Courses 1 day
Brackenhurst Campus. Southwell, Nottingham Trent University - School
of Animal, Rural & Environmental Services. Contact: 01636
817099,
are.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk, www.ntu.ac.uk/ares
Open Day - 10am till 2pm. Talks covering BTEC Countryside Management;
FdSc Environmental Conservation; BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation; MSc
Biodiversity Conservation; MSc Endangered Species Recovery and
Conservation. Book online in advance at www.ntu.ac.uk/ares
2012 National Bat Conference will be held
at the University of York on 14-16 September.
The Bat Conservation Trust invites you to join us for the biggest
event in the bat calendar!
Bat Conservation Trust, Quadrant House, 250 Kennington Lane, London,
SE11 5RD
conference@bats.org.uk T:0207 820 7165
21/10/2012 Arboricultural Association Northern Branch Tree Care Seminar
& AGM
Neville Fay will present a paper considering approaches to managing
trees for public safety, linked to recent NTSG work. David Rose will
provide an update on the current status of several tree pest & disease
problems affecting mainly urban & amenity trees. £54. 01242 522152,
admin@trees.org.uk,
http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training
 
Details believed correct but given without prejudice.
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