If there are any queires regarding field trips or events, please contact
Peter Riley (Email Peter Riley)
Peter Kirby (Email Peter Kirby) or the relevant leader.
Saftey Code:
Please note that some field trips involve lengthy walks (albeit at a slow pace), possibly in hilly, rough or muddy places, and under all kinds of weather conditions, so please wear appropriate clothing and sensible footwear and it is advisable to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink in hot weather. The leader will inform you of any recognised hazards before setting off. Please inform the leader if any problems arise during the outing, or if you decide to leave early. If you are in any doubt about your ability to cope with the terrain, please check with the leader beforehand.
Denge Wood Events (DWE) indicates events in East Kent arranged by Fran Thompson, the Denge Woods Project Officer. All members are welcome but please note that booking is essential for the first event. It is suggested that you should bring a packed lunch if you want to join the picnic afterwards. Any queries should be addressed to Fran.
Any last
minutes changes will be posted here.
Date
Grid Reference
Location & Details
Sat 6th March
TQ766570
18:00 - Kent Lepidopterists Meeting- Kent Lepidopterists Meeting Russell Hotel, Maidstone
136 Boxley Road
Maidstone, ME14 2AE Leader/Contact:Ian Ferguson
Sat 24th April
TR108486
10:00 - 14:00 - Duke of Burgundy Guardian Workshop- Waltham Village Hall. Event for volunteers able to help survey Duke of Burgundy. Indoor talk covering ecology of this species, survey methods, and sites to begin annual monitoring programme.
Followed by visit to Denge Woods to try and find DOB. Booking essential. Lunch provided
Waltham
Village Hall. Event for volunteers able to help survey Duke of Burgundy. Indoor talk covering ecology of this species, survey methods, and sites to begin annual monitoring programme.
Followed by visit to Denge Woods to try and find DOB. Booking essential. Lunch provided
10:30 - Lydden Down- Down for early downland species. Steep terrain. Meet in KWT car park, behind former pub, in the centre of Temple
Ewell
Leader/Contact:Peter Riley
Sun 9th May
TR099501
10:30 - Denge Wood, Waltham- for Duke of Burgundy, orchids, etc.
Meet at entrance gate. Parking limited. Joint trip with Fran's group. Leader/Contact:Peter Kirby
Sat 15th May
TR157594
19:30 for 20:00 start - Canterbury Environmental Education Centre- National Moth Night 2010If weather conditions are unfavourable, please check here for last minute details, or with the leader of the event.
in conjunction with the Kent Bat Group. Meet Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, at the National Grid location. Electric Gate with telephone entry! Tea available. General comments about site first, then bats, then moths. £2 entry charge. Bring warm clothing, torch and, possibly, camera.
20:30 - Vinters Valley Nature Reserve- National Moth Night 2010If weather conditions are unfavourable, please check here for last minute details, or with the leader of the event.
Meet at the Reserve Lodge, located in Lodge Road, off New Cut Road, Maidstone. Bats first, then moths. Bring warm clothing, torch and, possibly, camera.
19:00 - 22:00 - Bats ‘n’ Moths , Godmersham Church - National Moth Night 2010If weather conditions are unfavourable, please check here for last minute details, or with the leader of the event.
Join Butterfly Conservation and Bat Conservation Trust for an evening of bats and moths. Includes indoor talks on basic identification and ecology of both groups, a walk around Godmersham estate in search of bats, and checking light traps for moths
10:30 - Abbots Wood, Sussex- for Pearl-bordered Fritillary. Meet at entrance, more or less opposite the Oak Tree Pub. Limited parking space. Leader/Contact:Peter Riley
Sun 16th May
TR062504
10:00 - 13:00 - Butterfly Walk, Godmersham Park - with Denge Woods Project Officer and estate manager, a rare opportunity to explore the delightful downs and wonderful woodlands of this fantastic estate. Park in field close to Godmersham Church (will be signed on the day). Includes a steep climb
10:30 - Darland Banks- for Small and Adonis Blue. Meet at Hoath Close. From Junction 4 of M2 take A278. Straight on over first roundabout; at second roundabout turn left, then left at next roundabout (very close), then sharp right into Hoath Close. Steep slopes Leader/Contact:Kevin Tolhurst
Sat 12th June
TQ717674
10:00 - Ranscombe Farm, Cuxton- Meet in car park off the A228. Rare arable wild flowers, and possibly some butterflies. Leader/Contact:David Gardner
Sun 20th June
TR194643
10:30 - East Blean Woods- for Heath Fritillary. From A291 (north of Sturry and south of Herne village) turn into Hicks Forstal Road and meet in KWT car park. Leader/Contact:Peter Kirby
Sat 26th June
TQ526638
10:30 - Lullingstone Country Park - for Dark Green Fritillary. Meet in Visitor Centre car park. Leader/Contact:Peter Kirby
Sat 26th June
TR077456
14:00 - 17:00 - An afternoon at Wye National Nature Reserve - learning about its beautiful butterflies, marvellous moths, how to make charcoal, watch horses extracting timber, enjoy a BBQ using Wye Community Farm sausages and charcoal and much more. A family-friendly event run jointly by ourselves, Natural England and Wye Community Farm. If you want to start the afternoon with a guided butterfly walk, meet at the top car park over the road from the restaurant at 2pm. Otherwise follow the nature trail (signed) at your own leisure down to the charcoal kiln, BBQ and activities. Possible public transport option from Wye Church – check our website www.dengewoods.org for details closer to time
10:30 - Orlestone Forest - for White Admiral, etc. Meet at Forestry Commission car park, Faggs Wood, via Malthouse Lane, off the B2067 near Warehorne. Some mosquito repellent might be useful! Leader/Contact:Alan Cooper
Thur 22nd July
TQ601394
To be announced - Dunorlan Park- Moth trapping session in conjunction with the Kent High Weald Partnership. Meet in the car park by the lake. Bats first, then moths. Bring warm clothing, torch and, possibly, camera. Leader/Contact:David Gardner
Sun 25th July
TQ439624
10:30 - High Elms Country Park, Farnborough- for Silver-washed Fritillary, etc. Meet in Cuckoo Wood car park. Parking can be tight - it is a popular spot for walkers and dog owners! Leader/Contact:Fred O'Hare
Sun 1st August
TR143440
10:00 - 13:00 - Butterfly Walk, Lyminge Forest - Forest (Save our Butterflies Week) with Denge Woods Project Officer. Help survey the woodland for summer butterflies, particularly White Admiral. Meet at main car park, West Wood.
10:30 - White Hill Reserve, Shoreham- for Chalkhill Blues, etc.. Meet at station car park. Leader/Contact:Mike Brown
Tue 10th August
TR077456
10:00 - 15:00 - Survey in search of Silver-spottted Skipper, Wye National Nature Reserve- Sightings of this re-introduced butterfly at Wye have dwindled in recent years. Join the Project Officer and Natural England to see if we can find any amongst the reserve’s many nooks and crannies. Meet at top car park, opposite restaurant.
10:30 - Folkestone Warren - for Grayling, Wall Brown, etc.
Meet in car park near the Martello tower, for the Warren, at
TR241371.
After lunch we plan to go on to Samphire Hoe, main car park at
TR293391 (fee payable)
Leader/Contact:Peter Kirby
Sun 22nd August
TQ184225
10:30 - Former West Grinstead Station, Sussex- (Down Links Way), for Brown Hairstreak. Look for entrance to this reserve off the A272 at West Grinstead, (west of Cowfold). Leader/Contact:Peter Kirby
Fri 3rd September
TQ958492
To be announced - Charing Alder Beds - Moth trapping session in conjunction with the Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership. Meet in the car park, located at the back of the houses accessed from Pett Lane, the road from Charing to Westwell. Bats first, then moths. Bring warm clothing, torch and, possibly, camera. Leader/Contact:David Gardner
Sat 30th October
TQ90205228
10:00 - 16:00 - Kent Branch AGM & Members’ Day - Lenham Community Centre. Details to be announced later. Leader/Contact:David Gardner
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