March is the start of meteorological Spring, a time of reawakening for nature, but sometimes with the risk of cold weather and even snow, if the Polar Vortex misbehaves. As the days grow longer and, hopefully, the temperature rises, our flora and fauna change with the season.
Read our guide ‘What to look out for in March’ by following this link.
GET CLOSER TO NATURE THROUGH ORGANISED EVENTS
Sat 23rd March Gotham Hills in Spring
A walk with Gordon Dyne taking in Gotham Sandbanks and Woods then over onto the West Leake Hills and back down to Gotham (circa 4 miles).
Meet 10 am at the seat by the “Totem Pole” in Gotham (where Nottingham Road coming from Clifton direction turns sharp left by the Post Office shop). what3words = madness sweeper directive.
For more information, please contact gordon.dyne@gmail.com
Sat 9th March Mad March Hares, Rabbits and signs of Spring
Rushcliffe Wildlife WATCH GROUP
11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Meet at Skylarks, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont.
For young people between 8 and 12 years old who are interested in wildlife-related activities. Meets monthly, on every second Saturday. Charge £3 per session.
WINTER WILDLIFE TALKS PROGRAMME
Thursday March 7th: The Plight of the Humblebee! – Louise Bentley, Lancashire Wildlife Trust
The fascinating world of bees! Prepare to be humbled at their industrious and gentle nature, intelligence and sense of community. It’s not all about the Honeybee or even the cute Bumblebee, as the UK is home to a wide range of overlooked but no less important Solitary Bees. But why do we need them and how can we help keep them buzzing and save the sound of summer? Join us to find out what you can do to help save our pollinators.
Louise has been volunteering for Lancashire Wildlife Trust since 2011, with a particular interest in habitat creation and saving species. In 2016 she set up Bolton and Bury Swifts, and advocates for nest places for Swifts and Martins, and encourages protection of their colonies. She is also an RSPCA-accredited rehabber for grounded Swifts and Hirundines.
The talk will be available online through Zoom, and costs £4 per device (including booking fee). To book, please follow this link (which also provides details of technical requirements and the remaining talks in the Programme).
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The South Notts Local Group Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 25th April, starting at 7.00 pm. The meeting will be on line, via Zoom, and will be followed by a free talk at 7.30 pm. Fuller details will be available shortly.
WORK PARTIES
Our local nature reserves rely on volunteers to help maintain them, and organise regular work parties. Planned parties for March are as follows:
Sat 2nd Wilwell Farm Cutting
Sun 3rd Grizzled Skipper – Flawborough Footpath and Triagle
Sat 9th Wilford Claypit Meadow Park
Tue 12th Grizzled Skipper – Grange Farm Normanton-on-Soar
Sat 23rd Springdale Wood
Sun 24th Sharphill Wood
Details of times, etc. can be found in the Diary section of our website here, so if you have some spare time and energy please feel free to join in – you will be very welcome!
Don’t forget, you can find out more about what’s happening with nature in Rushcliffe by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SouthNottsWildlifeGroup
If you would like to contact us, send an email to southnottswildlife@gmail.com