Bradford Urban Wildlife Group

Spring programme. All indoor events are at 7.30pm at Shipley library unless otherwise stated.

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18 April, 7.30pm at Shipley Library: Our Annual General Meeting will elect new officers, look back on the past year and think about the next. There will also be a talk by Steve Warrilow of Denso Marston. Don't miss it! 

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SPRING/SUMMER 2024 OUTDOOR EVENTS

 

To book on all outdoor events,  please email the Secretary (buwg.secretary@gmail.com) or contact us via Facebook. 

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Tuesday 30 April, 7-8.30pm. Bluebell walk through Heaton woods. Free event, starting from the entrance on Aireville Avenue BD9 4EW. What three words location: bucket.accent.army

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Thursday 2 May, 10.30am-noon. Bingley moorland walk to look for Green Hairstreak butterflies and Emperor moths, followed by a chance to have lunch at Dick Hudson's (for which booking is essential). Meeting point is Dick Hudson's car park BD16 3BA. What three words location: cornfield.listed.dandelion

 

Sunday 5 May, 2-3.30pm. Bluebell walk in memory of Susan Stead at Hirst Wood. All are welcome, meeting at Hirst Wood car park BD18 4BY. What three words location: comically.chipper.kings

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Thursday 30 May, MEMBERS ONLY bird walk, 8-9.30pm. Venue TBC.

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Tuesday 4 June, 9.15-10.15pm. Bat maternity roost count at the Brown Cow pub in Keighley. Meet outside the pub, BD21 2LQ, to watch and count as Pipistrelles emerge! What three words location: ledge.them.dimes

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Saturday 15 May, 10am-4pm. Shipley Butterfly Meadow open day. By the car park at Shipley station, BD18 2LJ. All welcome.

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Wednesday 19 June, 10am-noon. MEMBERS ONLY visit to Bingley South Bog. Details TBC.

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Saturday 22 June, 2-3.30pm, Sunnydale walk. A gentle walk in East Morton. Meet at the beginning of Green End Road where it joins Main Road, BD20 5TR. What three words location: stone.segmented.surround

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Saturday 6 July, 10.30am-noon. Low Moor visit: Raw Nook, Toad Holes Beck and Low Moor Banks. This area has become a diverse wildlife site (see www.lowmoorwildlife.co.uk). Join Martyn Priestley for this event - donations for the site's work welcomed. Meet and park on Lockwood Street, BD12 0LX. What three words location: sports.noble.design

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Wednesday 10 July, 2-3.30pm. Cullingworth visit and plant/bee orchid survey. Meet in the layby on Manywells Brow where it meets Castle Stead Drive, BD13 5DZ. What three words location: agency.waltz.peachy

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Sunday 21 July, 2-3.30pm. Silverdale walk. A gentle streamside walk in Denholme Clough, meeting at the junction of Well Heads Road and Brighouse Road, opposite Keelham School. What three words location: obliging.sunset.pairings

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SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN:

Monday 19 August, 10am-noon - Bug Hunt at Undercliffe Cemetery, aimed at 8 to 12-year-olds, though this is just a guide. £5 per child (£3.50 for members' children), places are limited and booking is essential via Eventbrite or contact the Secretary. Meet at the entrance by the office off Undercliffe lane. What three words location: fool.down.digs

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Saturday 24 August, 10am to noon. Denso Marston pond dip/bug hunt. All ages welcome though this is aimed at 6 to 10-year-olds as a rough guide.  £5 per child (£3.50 for members' children), places are limited and booking is essential via Eventbrite or contact the Secretary. No on-site parking so use the Otley Road layby, or other areas nearby (BD17 7PY, BD17 7SW). Check out the reserve's website at www.dm-naturereserve.org.uk

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Lister Park Tree Identification Walks, 2pm:

14 April

26 May

30 June

4 August

1 September

A walk around Lister Park with Veronica Youngson to see the trees through the seasons. This is the perfect identification event as you regularly see the trees as they change through all stages, from budding, leafing, flowering, fruiting, and shedding. Meet at the Norman Arch (the north-east entrance), plenty of parking along Emm Lane, BD9 4JR. What three words: visual.zeal.eagle