Spalding

The Spalding Watch Group is for children aged 5 to 12 years who must be accompanied by an adult. We'd love to see you as we have a great time!Booking is essential.

For more information and to book, contact Eileen Pearson on 01775 768359 or 07989197780
email: eileen.pearson@talktalk.net

26th January The Ground under our feet - meet at Willow Tree Fen NR

23rd February Birds in our garden and what we can do to help – meet at Willow Tree Fen NR.

30th March Boxing Hares and Burrowing Rabbits meet at Willow Tree Fen NR.

27th April Pond Dipping – venue to be decided.

25th May Woodlands Flora and Fauna meet at Bourne Woods.

29th June Field Trip to Grimsthorpe Castle grounds.

We'd love to see you at one of our meetings!

The Spalding Watch Group is for children aged 5 to 12 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
For more information and to book, conatct Eileen Pearson on 01775 768359 or 07989197780
email: eileen.pearson@talktalk.net

The cost is normally £1.00 per child.

SPALDING WATCH GROUP PROGRAMME FROM JULY 2012 – JUNE 2013.


28th July 2012. Dragonflies and Butterflies at Baston Fen NR
(our 1st Anniversary!)

25th August 2012. Provisional outing to Blakeney Point to see
seals and explore the seashore. The cost will be in excess of the usual fee of £1.00 each child if the trip goes ahead.

29th September 2012. Fruits of the forest at Bourne Woods.

27th October 2012. Fungus foray at Bourne Woods.

24th November 2012. Hibernation. Meet at Willow Tree Fen NR.
22nd December 2012. Christmas Party at Willow Tree Fen NR.

26th January 2013. The Ground under our feet - meet at Willow Tree Fen NR

23rd February 2013. Birds in our garden and what we can do to help – meet at Willow Tree Fen NR.

30th March 2013. Boxing Hares and Burrowing Rabbits meet at Willow Tree Fen NR.

27th April 2013. Pond Dipping – venue to be decided.

25th May 2013. Woodlands Flora and Fauna meet at Bourne Woods.

29th June 2013. Field Trip to Grimsthorpe Castle grounds.

We are sad to report that Christina is having to take a break for a while. We hope to see her some time soon! Thank you so much, Christina, for helping to get our group off the ground!

Meanwhile, please contact Eileen for bookings and information:
Eileen Pearson
01775 768359
Email: eileen.pearson@talktalk.net

or contact Mary Porter, Wildlife Watch Organiser on
01507 526667
watch@lincstrust.co.uk

If you know of any adults who would be interested in becoming another Watch leader for our group, please contact Mary or Eileen.

Please book by the Thursday evening before the meeting if possible.
Contact Eileen Pearson on eileen.pearson@talktalk.net or
07989197780 or Christina Sampson on: 01205 724868 or 07738 624234 or email:christina.sampson@mypostoffice.co.uk

There is a small charge for each session.


28th January
Providing for Birds in Winter, making bird cakes etc at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.

25th February
Bats at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.

24th March
Taking Casts of Animal Footprints at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.

28th April
Pond Dipping at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.

26th May
Birds at Frampton Marsh.

30th June
Meadows and Insects at Frampton Marsh.

Here we are! The photo shows our first meeting at Willow Tree Fen in July! We may have started small, but we have big plans!
This is our DRAFT programme. This means we might change it as we go along, as our leaders, Eileen and Christina, are keen for us to take an active part in planning, so all our ideas will help make up the programme.

All meetings are on Saturdays, from 2-4pm.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Please book by the Thursday evening before the meeting if possible.
Contact Eileen Pearson on eileen.pearson@talktalk.net or
07989197780 or Christina Sampson on: 01205 724868 or 07738 624234 or email:christina.sampson@mypostoffice.co.uk


24th September Autumn Nature Walk at Bourne Woods.

22nd October Making Bird Boxes, learning about the birds that may use them at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.

26th November Visit to see the Seals at Donna Nook.(Extra charge to cover costs).

17th December Christmas Party at Willow Tree Nature Reserve.



Please come accompanied by a parent or guardian.
£1 per child per session, accompanying adult free.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.