Harmony Woods Butterfly Transect

Who is this for?

Andover Trees United are asking for volunteers for their new butterfly transect of Harmony Woods, Andover, Hampshire.

This transect runs from April through the summer months to September, with one walk having to be done per week, taking about an hour in total.  If there are enough volunteers this should hopefully be one walk per month, or every two months, though the more records the better.

The records will be used to monitor how good the site is doing for wildlife and how butterflies are fairing in the wider countryside.  No experience is necessary and instructions and guidance will be given.

For more details about Andover Trees United please go to :

http://www.andovertrees.org.uk/Andover_Trees/Home.html

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Event details:

contact: gremlin_graeme@hotmail.com where: Harmony Woods, Enham Alamein, Andover, Hampshire when: 01/04/2016 at 00:01 am to 30/09/2016 at 11:59 pm

Eastleigh Sustainable Vision

Who is this for?

A new Eastleigh Sustainable Vision group was launched in August with the aim to deliver practical action and education in the community to improve the environment and help move towards a more sustainable Eastleigh. The first project instigated is to increase the recycling of food waste in the Borough by encouraging residents to either compost or use the brown bins issued by the Council.

So if you are interested in how you can grow more, waste less, use less water, cycle more, breath cleaner air, generate our own energy or any other sustainability and environmental topics then join the Eastleigh Sustainable Vision group on Wednesday 12th October from 6pm to 7.30pm at Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9YN.

The meeting will continue the discussion and look for ways in which people can work together as a community to improve the environment and help move towards a more sustainable Eastleigh.

For more information, join the Facebook group here :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/586131708214034/

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Event details:

contact: giles.gooding@eastleigh.gov.uk where: Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9YN. when: 12/10/2016 at 6:00 pm to 12/10/2016 at 7:30 pm

What's That Tree?

Who is this for?

This autumn tree identification course from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust will give you memorable tips on how to identify our native trees and shrubs. This course is on Friday 14th October 2016 between 9.30am and 12.30pm.  Please arrive ten minutes before the course is due to start.

The meeting point is Wherwell Village playing fields car park, Longparish Road, Wherwell, Hampshire, SP11 7JP.  The playing fields are located near to the school where there is a very large car park with free parking.

Autumn is a time of change for our wildlife and the transformation of many tree and shrub species can be remarkable. You will be spending the morning outdoors at Harewood Forest near Andover learning identification tips. You will discover how to tell the difference between live tree and shrub species in autumn by learning the distinctive shapes of leaves as well as learning about the different fruits, barks and even the location of the plant.

During the course you will be walking at least three miles on uneven terrain including hilly places, a short but steep slope and rough, sometimes muddy tracks.

This is an introductory course to identifying trees and shrubs in autumn is ideal if you are a beginner or you want to brush up on your skills. You must be able to walk at least three miles on uneven terrain including hilly places, a short but steep slope and rough, sometimes muddy tracks.

Please wear suitable, warm and dry clothing for the weather on the day and strong, comfortable footwear for walking.  If it’s due to rain please bring waterproofs. Please bring your own refreshments.

For more information please go to :

http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/events/2016/02/16/what%E2%80%99s-tree-autumn?instance=0

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have an extensive list of other events so please check out their website!

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Event details:

contact: courses@hiwwt.org.uk where: Wherwell Village playing fields car park, Longparish Road, Wherwell, Hampshire, SP11 7JP. when: 14/10/2016 at 09:30 am to 14/10/2016 at 12:30 am

Southampton Sustainability Week

Who is this for?

Southampton Sustainability Week runs from Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th October 2016.

 

This is going to be a week of inspiring, informative and interactive events to make Southampton more sustainable and to celebrate the great things which happen here.

To sign up for details please go to :

http://www.sustainsouthampton.co.uk/

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Event details:

contact: http://www.sustainsouthampton.co.uk/ where: Southampton, Hampshire when: 08/10/2016 at 09:00 am to 16/10/2016 at 5:00 pm