Friday 4th July, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm, Wildflower Walk at St Abbs.
St. Abb's Head is nationally important for supporting many different floral habitats. Join the Ranger on a walk through the multi-coloured carpet of flowers and discover some fun facts about the plants along the way. Fun for all ages! Wear sturdy footwear.
Meet at St. Abb's Head car park.
Cost: Adults £2, children £1 (all children must be accompanied). No booking required.
Enquiries: (018907) 71443
Wednesday 9th July (if relatively dry). Tree Survey for Forest Enterprise, Ord Drive, Berwick. Meet at 7.00 pm. at tiny car park on N side of Ord Drive W side of cottage.
Roadside work – wear non-slip footwear, bright clothing, not suitable for children or dogs.
Thursday 10th July (if 10th wet/windy, 11th). Bat Survey, Mount Road/Tower House, Tweedmouth. A survey to follow up results from 2005 and to investigate other reported sightings. Meet at Dock Road, below Tower House at 8.00pm.
Sunday 13th Second 2008 Butterfly Walk at Cocklawburn, with Jaci Beavan of Butterfly Conservation. Meet at 10.30 am at car park at end of Cocklawburn by the pillbox. (NU032 481) Suitable clothing and strong shoes. Sorry no dogs.
Tuesday 15th July (if relatively dry). Tree Survey for Forest Enterprise, Ord Drive, Berwick. Meet at 7.00 pm. at tiny car park on N side of Ord Drive W side of cottage.
Roadside work – wear non-slip footwear, bright clothing, not suitable for children or dogs.
19th -27th Butterfly conservation week.
Sunday 20th. A bird survey around Scremerston, the second summer visit to BWG's adopted tetrad for the BTO Atlas 2007-11. Meet opposite Scremerston Church at 10.00am. Wear sensible shoes and if possible bring binoculars. Beginners (and experts) welcome, about 2 hours very slow walk.
Thursday July 24th (if wet/windy 25th), Canty's Brig/New Mills to confirm, if possible, the use of the bat boxes on the bridge, and to locate the roost at New Mills. Members only. 9.15 pm.
Wednesday 30th. Save our Squirrels event. 13.00 to 15.00. Red squirrel family fun day: Come and discover all about red squirrels at Ord Caravan Park with the SoS team. Talk and presentation, fun art and craft activities for children, find out what you can do to help the red squirrel in Northumberland. Build a squirrel drey competition. Meet Philippa Mitchell in the car park at Ord Caravan Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed at 13.00.
Thursday 31st July (if 31st wet/windy 1st August). Bat Survey, Norham Castle. Subject to access permission. An opportunity to survey a known Daubenton's bat roost. Meet at Norham Castle car park at 9.00pm.