Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Wildlife Trust
Diary

May 2012

• Fri 4    
  Moths Amidst the Orchids  8pm
  Join Graham Dennis and David Jewsbury to explore the old gravel pit at dusk.  A walk to see the green-winged orchids followed by a moth trapping session into the night.  Headley Gravel Pit, near Kingsclere.  Please use the parking area along Ashford Hill Road (Map ref. SU 516 626) and walk to the site (Map ref. SU 512 616).  Contact David on 01256 4208818 (evening) or   mobile 07836 493677 or email DavidJ@hwt.org.uk.  Pre-booking essential. Suggested donation £3, children free. The walk is short, flat and the ground is expected to be dry. Sorry, no dogs.
  
• Sat 26
  Walk at Hosehill Lake Local Nature Reserve  2-4pm     
  A walk to find returning spring migrants such as tern, reed warblers and maybe nightingale.  Park at rear of Fox and Hounds pub opposite the lake, RG7 4BE (Map ref. SU 650 698).  Contact Mike Sharman on 01189 816104.   Suggested donation £2.  Please bring binoculars and wear suitable footwear.  Meals and tea available in the pub.

June 2012

• Tue 5
  Downland Delights  10am
  Explore the abandoned chalk quarry at Old Burghclere with site manager Graham Dennis.  Small blue butterflies and green hairstreaks should be on the wing.  Chalk downland flowers will be growing in profusion including the fly orchids.  Meet at Old Burgclere Lime Pit, north of Whitchurch (Map ref. SU 469 577).  Park at the north end of the farmyard by the parking sign.  Contact Graham on 01189 700155 (evening) or mobile 07770 891126 or email grahamd@hwt.org.uk.  Pre-booking essential  Suggested donation £3, children free.  The walk is short and the ground is expected to be dry. There are short steep slopes to be negotiated.  Sorry, no dogs.
   
  Sat 23  
  Hay Meadow Meander  2pm
  A rare opportunity, led by David Jewsbury, to look at the flowers and grasses of a traditionally managed hay meadow, shortly before it is cut.  Meet at Ron Ward’s Meadow, Tadley (Map ref. SU 601 608).  There is parking for a few cars near the site entrance and more along The Green.  Contact David on 01256 4208181 (evening) or mobile 07836 493677 or email DavidJ@hwt.org.uk.  Pre-booking essential.  Suggested donation £2, children free. The route is short on a gentle slope, and can be wet in places.  Sorry, no dogs.
  
  Wed 27
  Walk Round Old Down Woodland Park, Basingstoke  2-4pm
  A local volunteer will take us round the area of downland to see flowers and butterflies.  Park on roadside in “No Through  Road” section of Kempshott Lane, left at end of Heather Way off A30, RG22 5LY (Map ref. SU 601 490).  Contact Lydia Knight on 01256 334316.  Suggested donation  £2.

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