Big Birdwatch 2011
Saturday 29th January at Braywick Park Nature Reserve, Maidenhead
10.00am to 12 noon
Join us for a bird watching walk through Braywick Park Nature Reserve in Maidenhead with RBWM Rangers & local RSPB members, & get expert advice on how to survey birds for the Big Garden Bird Watch this weekend. Trails may be muddy and unsuitable for pushchairs. Dogs must be on a lead. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Braywick Nature Centre. For more information call 01628 673069.
Cost: Donations
Build A Nest Box!
Wednesday 23rd and Friday 25th February
2.00pm to 3.30pm
at Braywick Nature Centre, Maidenhead
It’s National Nest Box Week this half term! Join the Rangers for a nest box building session and give a bird family a home this spring! Get tips on identifying and looking after wild birds in your garden. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227. Please bring a hammer and we will provide the rest.
Cost: £6.50 per box
Tree Planting Events
Join in the fun on one of the Borough’s tree planting days and help provide natural beauty and wildlife habitats in local parks and open spaces. Please bring gloves and a spade. No need to book, just show up on the day. For more information please call 01628 777440.
Wildlife In The Borough
Thursday 24th February
2.30pm to 3.30pm at Windsor library
Discover the ‘tell tale’ signs of the wildlife that might be in your parks and gardens with a nature presentation from your local Ranger. Get tips on how to make your garden more wildlife friendly and see some fascinating wildlife specimens collected in the Borough! Suitable for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Places must be booked in advance on 01753 743940.
Cost: Free
A Guided Spring Nature Walk
Sunday 10th April at Braywick Nature Reserve, Maidenhead
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Join the Rangers for a spring exploration of this beautiful local nature reserve. Bring binoculars if you have them. Trails may be muddy and
unsuitable for pushchairs. Dogs must be on a lead. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Braywick Nature Centre.
Cost: Donations
Wildlife Quiz Trail Challenge!
Wednesday 13th & Tuesday 19th April
1.00pm to 3.00pm
at Braywick Nature Centre, Maidenhead
Thursday 14th April 1.00pm till 3.00pm
at Allen’s Field, South Ascot
Test your knowledge on UK wildlife by taking part in the Rangers’ annual wildlife quiz trail.
Follow the map, find the clues and puzzle out the answers – then a chocolate reward will be yours! No need to book in advance, just show up on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £2.00