Join A Bat Walk
The Welsh Wildlife Centre at Cilgerran, South Wales is hosting a Bat Walk on Tuesday 2nd August at 8.30pm. Go along and learn more about these fascinating creatures before joining a guided walk on which you can have a go at spotting bats yourself- bring a torch!
£3 per person. Book your place(s) by calling 01239 621600 or email: wwc@welshwildlife.org
Friday, 29 July 2011
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wildlfe Events
Wildlife Events @ Brownsea
The National Trust's Brownsea Island, located in Poole Harbour, Dorset, is hosting a range of nature and wildlife events in August and September.
Events include:
Nature Detective Trail - through until 4 September
Habitat Scavenger Hunt - 3 August
Bugs, Slugs & Creepy Crawlies -10 August
Minibeast Safari - 4 dates in mid August
Heathland Walk - 14 August & 18 September
Don't forget that Brownsea is also home to red squirrels and lots of different birdlife too- perfect for a wildlife spotting day trip.
Find out more about Brownsea and these events via the National Trust's webpages
The National Trust's Brownsea Island, located in Poole Harbour, Dorset, is hosting a range of nature and wildlife events in August and September.
Events include:
Nature Detective Trail - through until 4 September
Habitat Scavenger Hunt - 3 August
Bugs, Slugs & Creepy Crawlies -10 August
Minibeast Safari - 4 dates in mid August
Heathland Walk - 14 August & 18 September
Don't forget that Brownsea is also home to red squirrels and lots of different birdlife too- perfect for a wildlife spotting day trip.
Find out more about Brownsea and these events via the National Trust's webpages
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Eco Friendly Devon Barns
Cranberries Luxury Hideaways, Hills Farm, Kilmington, Devon
Five, recently converted, 18th Century stone barns, providing 5 star luxury accommodation and sporting the ultimate in green credentials.
The five barns at Cranberries range from: a luxury 1 bedroom through to a lavish 6 bedroom residence, each one individually designed and furnished to ensure every comfort and convenience; available for rent as self -catering holidays, themed weekends, pampering breaks or for private corporate accommodation and activities all year round.
More details on this eco friendly holiday via the Wild & Green Escapes website
Five, recently converted, 18th Century stone barns, providing 5 star luxury accommodation and sporting the ultimate in green credentials.
The five barns at Cranberries range from: a luxury 1 bedroom through to a lavish 6 bedroom residence, each one individually designed and furnished to ensure every comfort and convenience; available for rent as self -catering holidays, themed weekends, pampering breaks or for private corporate accommodation and activities all year round.
More details on this eco friendly holiday via the Wild & Green Escapes website
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Eco Friendly Scottish Cottage
Stonehill Cottage, Stonehill Farm, Crawfordjohn, Biggar, South Lanarkshire
Self catering holiday cottage set on working hill farm in Scotland's Duneaton Valley. Located within a designated Environmentally Sensitive Area with areas of Special Scientific Interest, which sustains a wealth of bird and wildlife habitats. The cottage has a silver award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme and the owners are committed to sustainability.
From the south facing conservatory there are panoramic views of the open countryside. You can spot a fantastic variety of birds at different times throughout the year without leaving your armchair!
More details on this and many other eco friendly & wildlife friendly holidays can be found via the Wild & Green Escapes website
Self catering holiday cottage set on working hill farm in Scotland's Duneaton Valley. Located within a designated Environmentally Sensitive Area with areas of Special Scientific Interest, which sustains a wealth of bird and wildlife habitats. The cottage has a silver award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme and the owners are committed to sustainability.
From the south facing conservatory there are panoramic views of the open countryside. You can spot a fantastic variety of birds at different times throughout the year without leaving your armchair!
More details on this and many other eco friendly & wildlife friendly holidays can be found via the Wild & Green Escapes website
Monday, 25 July 2011
Seasonal Country Watch
Berry Time
According to the Woodland Trust people have spotted the blackthorn sloes ripening as well as dog rosehips ripening ... Wild & Green has also spotted wild raspberries and ripening blackberries in the last week.
Where to find all these wild delights? Check hedgerows, scrubland and woodland when you're next enjoying a countryside stroll.
The Woodland Trust has put together a free downloadable 'Hedgerow Tipples' fact pack which includes how to make:
According to the Woodland Trust people have spotted the blackthorn sloes ripening as well as dog rosehips ripening ... Wild & Green has also spotted wild raspberries and ripening blackberries in the last week.
Where to find all these wild delights? Check hedgerows, scrubland and woodland when you're next enjoying a countryside stroll.
The Woodland Trust has put together a free downloadable 'Hedgerow Tipples' fact pack which includes how to make:
- blackberry brandy
- slow gin
- rosehip liqueur
- hawthorn schnapps
Friday, 22 July 2011
Eco Friendly Cottage Offers Peace & Quiet
Coillabus Cottage, Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay
Enjoy a real escape from it all holiday in this very special cottage located in a beautiful secluded spot at the heart of a working hill farm.
With ever-changing views over grass, heather and sea to Kintyre and Ireland, no wonder many guests just stay put and enjoy the peaceful surroundings or trying to spot the Oa's resident Golden Eagles from the garden. From Coillabus you can walk undisturbed for miles in any direction, discovering hidden bays, lochs and cliff-top paths.
Coillabus Cottage is the ideal base to experience the wildlife of the Oa as seen on BBC 2's recent springwatch series, plus they are commited to providing environmentaly friendly holidays.
More details via Wild & Green Escapes website
Enjoy a real escape from it all holiday in this very special cottage located in a beautiful secluded spot at the heart of a working hill farm.
With ever-changing views over grass, heather and sea to Kintyre and Ireland, no wonder many guests just stay put and enjoy the peaceful surroundings or trying to spot the Oa's resident Golden Eagles from the garden. From Coillabus you can walk undisturbed for miles in any direction, discovering hidden bays, lochs and cliff-top paths.
Coillabus Cottage is the ideal base to experience the wildlife of the Oa as seen on BBC 2's recent springwatch series, plus they are commited to providing environmentaly friendly holidays.
More details via Wild & Green Escapes website
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Eco Friendly B&B In Scenic Vale
Woodside B&B, Barkestone-le-Vale, Vale of Belvoir
Smartly appointed bedrooms, award winning hospitality, peace and quiet and many thoughtful extras ensure a delightful stay at this pretty B&B. Uniquely located on the Belvoir Castle Estate in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, Woodside Farm is the ideal countryside retreat for you to unwind and revitalize.
For those wishing to explore, footpaths link to Belvoir Castle, Redmile, Barkestone-le-vale and the Grantham to Nottingham Canal towpath.
More information via the Wild & Green Escapes website
Smartly appointed bedrooms, award winning hospitality, peace and quiet and many thoughtful extras ensure a delightful stay at this pretty B&B. Uniquely located on the Belvoir Castle Estate in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, Woodside Farm is the ideal countryside retreat for you to unwind and revitalize.
For those wishing to explore, footpaths link to Belvoir Castle, Redmile, Barkestone-le-vale and the Grantham to Nottingham Canal towpath.
More information via the Wild & Green Escapes website
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