Just take a look at the opportunities to discover the magnificent wildlife that exists around and about us - no need to watch it on telly - get out there and see it for yourself
Wild Norfolk
Discover local wildlife and green places in and around Great Yarmouth
Events Calendar
September – December 2011
1) Adult Wildlife Workshop
Focus on Marine Wildlife
Monday 5 September
10am – 2pm
Back by popular demand - discover the wealth of marine wildlife found in Norfolk. If the sun shines this workshop will also include a one-hour boat trip to Scroby Sands.
Location - Time and Tide Museum
Booking essential – call 01603 598333
2) Adult Wildlife Workshop
Birds of Breydon Water
Thursday 22 September
11am – 2pm
Take a boat trip with the RSPB and Norfolk Wildlife Trust and explore this amazing wildlife area neighbouring Great Yarmouth.
Location – Breydon Water
Booking essential – call 01603 598333
3) Great Green Getaway
In Search of Autumn
Wednesday 5 October
10am – 3pm
Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust on a minibus trip to NWT Ranworth Broad. Take a stroll along hedgerows, through woodland and reedbeds in search of autumn.
Location – Great Yarmouth Library
Booking essential – call 01603 598333
4) Adult Wildlife Workshop
Birds, Butterflies, Bees and Bugs – How to attract them to your garden
Friday 21 October
10am – 1pm
How do you attract them to your garden? Whether you have a large garden, a yard, a balcony or a front step we will show you how you can help attract wildlife to your doorstep.
Location – The Priory Centre
Booking essential – call 01493 743023
5) Winter Wildlife Talk
Wild Landscapes of Norfolk
Wednesday 26 October
2pm – 3.30pm
In this afternoon talk Nick Acheson takes you on a journey round Norfolk’s exceptional natural regions in search of their rare and common wildlife.
No need to book, just turn up and join-in
Location – Great Yarmouth Library
6) Winter Wildlife Talk
Nature in Trust
Wednesday 9 November
2pm – 3.30pm
In this afternoon talk Nick Acheson explores the nature reserves of Norfolk. Discover just some of the wildlife that makes these reserves so special.
No need to book, just turn up and join-in
Location – Great Yarmouth Library
7) Adult Wildlife Workshop
Beginner’s Guide to Winter Tree Identification
Friday 18 November
10am – 1pm
Are trees a bit of a mystery? On this workshop we will show you the basics to identifying trees in winter by looking at the tree’s bark, buds, twigs and general shape.
Location – The Priory Centre
Booking essential – call 01493 743023
8) Winter Wildlife Talk
100 Million Years in Norfolk
Wednesday 23 November
2pm – 3.30pm
In this afternoon talk Nick Acheson takes a journey through the wildlife and wild landscapes of Norfolk over millions of years.
No need to book, just turn-up and join in
Location – Great Yarmouth Library
9) Great Green Getaway
In Search of Marine Mammals
Wednesday 7 December
10am – 2pm
Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust on a minibus trip in search of grey seals. We will take a bracing walk along sand dunes in search of these charismatic animals.
Booking essential – 01603 598333
Location – Great Yarmouth Library
10) Adult Wildlife Workshop
Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography
Friday 16 December
10am – 4pm
Look at the birdie… join us as we introduce you to the basics of wildlife photography.
Location – The Priory Centre
Booking essential – call 01493 743023
Wild Norfolk is a Norfolk Wildlife Trust project funded through Natural England’s Access to Nature Programme. It is designed to help people to discover local greenspaces and their wildlife.
Join us…
All the walks, workshops and talks are free. It would be great to see you.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
All information is correct at the time of going to print, however occasionally details may change. Please contact Norfolk Wildlife Trust if you would like to confirm arrangements or visit our website for up-to-date listings.
