July 2007
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 4 July
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thurs 5 July
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 11 July
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 12 July
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Summer nature: evening meal and walk - Saturday 14 July
7 – 9.30 pm
Enjoy a summer evening at Leighton Moss with a meal, followed by a leisurely stroll through the reedbed to look for red deer and other breeding wildlife. Booking essential. Cost: £14 (RSPB Members £12).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 18 July
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 19 July
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Moth breakfast - Sunday 22 July
8 am onwards
Learn more about the fascinating world of moths. Booking essential. Cost: £6 including cooked breakfast.
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 25 July
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 26 July
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
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August 2007
Summer mystery - Saturday 21 July – Friday 31 August
9.30 am to 5 pm
Visit the reserve throughout the holidays and pick up the summer mystery quiz. Normal admission charges apply.
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 1 August
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all it's wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wildlife adventure day: woodland wonders - Thursday 2 August
10 am- 3.30 pm
Discover woodland life and its secrets (for 9-16 year-olds). Meet at Leighton Moss. Booking essential. Cost: £12 (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £10). Young persons only event.
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 2 August
7 - 9 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wildlife discovery weekÌý Monday 6 – Friday 10 August
10 am- 4 pm
A fun-packed week of activities for 8-11 year olds.
Booking essential. Cost: £55 a child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £50), £5 discount if you come by public transport or bike each day. Children only event.
Family activity: pond dipping - Tuesday 7 August
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Explore the underwater world after a short walk to see the water birds. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 8 August
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 9 August
7 - 9 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
What's that wader? - Tuesday 14 August
10 am – 12 noon
Get more familiar with identifying wading birds. Meet in the Allen car park. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Family activity: fabric fun - Tuesday 14 August
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Paint your own funky pillow case after a short walk on the nature trails to inspire your creation. Bring your own pillow case. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 15 August
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wildlife adventure day: well, well, well! - Thursday 16 August
10 am- 3.30 pm
Discover woodland life and its secrets (for 9-16 year-olds only). Meet at Leighton Moss. Booking essential. Cost: £12 (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £10). Young persons only event.
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 16 August
7 - 9 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Family fun weekend - Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August
11 am - 5 pm
Lots of fun and activities for the whole family. Free event.
Family activity: krazy kites - Tuesday 21 August
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Make your own colourful and funky kite after a short walk on the nature trails to inspire your creation. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 22 August
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wildlife adventure day: feathered friends and fossils - Thursday 23 August
10 am- 3.30 pm
A trip to look for a hidden world (for 9-16 year-olds only). Meet at Leighton Moss. Booking essential. Cost: £12 (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £10). Young persons only event.
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 23 August
7 - 9 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
'Bats of the north-west: evening meal and walk - Saturday 25 August
7 – 10 pm
Local bat expert Gail Armstrong will tell us about these wonderful mammals, then we'll watch the bats come out at dusk. Booking essential. Cost: £14 (RSPB Members £12).
Family activity: paint a pebble - Tuesday 28 August
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Paint a pebble after a short walk on the nature trails for inspiration. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 29 August
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Red deer at dusk - Thursday 30 August
7 - 9 pm
Evening is the best time to see red deer on the reserve. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
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September 2007
What’s that wader - Sunday 2 September
2 – 4 pm
Get more familiar with identifying wading birds. Meet in the Allen car park. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 5 September
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all it's wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Binoculars and telescopes demonstration - Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September
10 am – 4 pm
An opportunity to try out binoculars and telescopes and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration.
Wednesday walkabout - Wednesday 12 September
11 am-1 pm
Learn more about Leighton Moss and all its wonderful wildlife. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Art course: September sketchbook - Saturday 15 September
11amÌý - 4pm
Join Marianne Birkby to learn techniques to draw the autumn plants and wildlife of Leighton Moss. Booking essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £19 (RSPB members £17).
The dipper - a favourite bird at risk?: evening meal and talk - Tuesday 18 September
7 – 9.30 pm
Peter Mawby has studied dippers on the upper reaches of the River Lune for many years, he will share his interesting findings and stories of this amazing bird, after a two course home-cooked meal (bring your own wine). Booking essential. Cost: £14 (RSPB Members £12).
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October 2007
Winter warmer - Wednesday 3 October
11 am – 1pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost: £7 (RSPB members £5).
Bearded tit walk - Wednesday 10 October
9 – 10.30 am
Find out about the secret lives of the bearded tit on a guided walk. Booking essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Carved bird exhibition - Saturday 13 and Sun 14 October
10 am – 4 pm
The British Decoy Wildfowl Carvers Association's annual exhibition of carved birds and other wildlife. For details, contact Albert Holding on 015395 64037. Free event.
Otters: evening meal and talk - Tuesday 16 October
7 - 10 pm
John McMinn will tell us about the much loved Eurasian otter with his studies focusing on Cumbria and Scotland as well as other parts of the world. Beforehand, join us for a two course home-cooked meal (bring your own wine). Booking essential. Cost: £14 (RSPB Members £12).
Bearded tit walk - Wednesday 17 October
9 – 10.30 am
Find out about the secret lives of the bearded tit on a guided walk. Booking essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Binoculars and telescopes demonstration - Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October
10 am – 4 pm
An opportunity to try out binoculars and telescopes and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration.
Autumn mystery - Saturday 20 – Sunday 28 October
9.30 am to 5 pm
Visit the reserve throughout the holidays and pick up the autumn mystery quiz. Normal admission charges apply.
Family activity: pond dipping - Tuesday 23 October
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Explore the underwater world after a short walk to see the water birds. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Family guided walk - Wednesday 24 October
2 – 3.30 pm
Learn about Leighton Moss and all the wildlife that lives here. Booking essential. Cost: RSPB members: adults £2, children £1, family £4, non-members: adults £4.50, children £2, family £9 (includes entry to nature trails for the day).
Family activity: colourful coasters - Thursday 25 October
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Using leaves and seeds collected on a short walk on the nature trails design your very own autumn coasters. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Family activity: feed the birds! - Saturday 27 October
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Celebrate the RSPB's 'Feed the birds day' by making your own bird cake after a short walk on the nature trails for inspiration. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Winter warmer - Wednesday 31 October
11 am - 1 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost: £7 (RSPB members £5).
Spooky feast - Wednesday 31 October
6 - 9 pm
Celebrate Halloween with some spooky fun and games after eating from the creepy buffet (if you dare!) Booking essential. Cost: £7 (RSPB/Wildlife Explorer members £5).
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November 2007
Winter warmer - Wednesday 7 November
11 am - 1 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost:£7 (RSPB members £5).
Book sale - Saturday 10 and Sun 11 November
10 am – 4pm
Donations of books kindly received. All proceeds to the RSPB Lancaster Local Group. Free entry to the book sale.
Winter warmer - Wednesday 14 November
11 am - 1 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost £7 (RSPB members £5).
Art course: creating winter wildlife art - Saturday 17 November
11 am - 4 pm
A relaxing day with wildlife artist Marianne Birkby using objects and mixed media including acrylics . Booking essential. All materials and lunch provided. Cost: £19 (RSPB members £17).
Spectacular starlings - Sun 18 November
3 pm until dusk
Watch as thousands of starlings descend on the reedbed to roost. Booking essential. Free event.
Christmas meal and shopping - Tuesday 20 November
7 – 9.30 pm
Do your Christmas shopping in a sociable and relaxing way! Browse in our shop, which is full of interesting and unusual Christmas gifts, whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine (non alcoholic). Then enjoy an excellent three course home-cooked Christmas meal (bring your own wine). Booking essential. Cost: £15 (RSPB Members £13).
Birding for beginners: ducking and diving - Sunday 25 November
7.30 – 10.30 am
Join us on a guided walk to learn more about identifying wetland birds, followed by a bacon or veggie bap and a hot drink. Booking essential. No experience necessary. Cost: £7 (RSPB members £5).
Winter warmer - Wednesday 28 November
11 am - 1 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost: £7 (RSPB members £5).
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December 2007
Binoculars and telescopes demonstration - Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December
10 am – 4 pm
An opportunity to try out binoculars and telescopes and receive impartial advice. Free admission to the demonstration.
Winter warmer - Wednesday 5 and 12 December
11 am - 1 pm
Enjoy the beauty of Leighton Moss and its wildlife on this guided walk. Followed by home-made soup and a hot drink in our tea room at 1 pm. Cost: £7 (RSPB members £5).
Family activity: whacky winter wreaths - Saturday 15 December
Choose from 10.30 am-12 noon, 1 – 2.30 pm or 3- 4.30 pm
Christmas wreaths bring festive cheer, especially ones that you have made yourself! Includes a short walk on the nature trails to collect your decorations. Booking essential. Cost: £3.50 per child (RSPB Wildlife Explorer members £2.50). Children must be over 5 years old and accompanied by an adult (adults free).
Christmas crafts for adults - Tuesday 18 December
7 – 9.30 pm
An evening making Christmas gifts whilst enjoying a hot festive buffet. Booking essential. Cost: £14 (RSPB members £12).
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All events are at the RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve, Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire. Telephone: 01524 701601
