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Woodland Butterflies of Sussex

Venue: Meet at Woods Mill, Henfield for minibus to various wildlife sites
Date: Saturday 3 July
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Tutor: David Plummer

Content: Enjoy a day finding out more about woodland butterflies during a classroom session before visiting several wildlife sites in Sussex.

Learn about:

• Identification, life cycles and habitats of various species
  

Highlights include:

• Trips to various woodland areas to look for species including purple emperor, silver washed fritillary and white admiral
  

Please bring binoculars and camera if you wish

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £55, Non-members: £65

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An Introduction to Dragons and Damselflies

Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Date: Saturday 3 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Mike Russell

Content: For beginners or those with some knowledge who would like to find out more about dragons and damselflies.

Learn about:

• Basic biology, identification tips and the range of species found in the UK, particularly in Sussex
  

Highlights include:

• Afternoon session out on the reserve looking for dragons and damsels and putting identification tips into practice
  

Please note follow-on course on Sunday 18 July

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32

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An Introduction to Butterflies

Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Date: Friday 9 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Mike Russell

Content: A one-day course for people wanting to find out more about these colourful insects.

Learn about:

• Butterfly biology, habitats and identification tips during a classroom session
  

Highlights include:

• Exploring Woods Mill nature reserve looking for butterfly varieties that may be around at the time
  

Please note follow-on field course on Sunday 15 August

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32

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Badgers: Biology and Observation

Venue: Rusper - Venue to be confirmed
Date: Sunday 11 July
Time: 15:00 – 22:00
Tutor: David Plummer

Content: A late afternoon/evening course on badgers including observation at a sett.

Learn about:

• Badger biology, diet and reproduction
  
• Examining and identifying badger tracks and signs
  
• Following badger paths, examining their latrines and seeking out their satellite setts and foraging areas, also opportunity to identify their main sett
  

Highlights include:

• Full badger watch during the evening from an observation platform
  

Sorry no disabled access

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £37.50, Non-members: £45

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Getting to know the Wild Flowers of West Sussex - Coast

Venue: Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Centre, Sidlesham, nr. Selsey
Date: Saturday 17 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Simon Curson

Content: The third of four wild flower summer field trips. Attend all four trips or just enjoy this course in its own right. Introductory slide talk followed by field visits.

Learn about:

• Coastal flowers such as sea holly, sea knotgrass and yellow-horned poppy
  

Highlights include:

• Walk around Pagham Harbour looking for coastal flowers
  

Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre is on the B2145. Bus Route No 50 & 51 stops at Pagham Harbour. Grid Map Ref: SZ 856966

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32

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An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

Venue: Woods Mill, Henfield
Date: Saturday 17 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Amanda Millar

Content: Discover more about these important insects and the worrying decline in the world’s honeybee population. Led by Amanda Millar from Brighton and Lewes Beekeepers Association.

Learn about:

• Biology of honeybees, their ecology and wildlife implications
  
• Their importance to the environment and to humans
  
• Basic principles of health and disease management
  

Highlights include:

• An outdoor session studying bees brought to the reserve by the tutor
  

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32

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Dragonflies of Sussex

Venue: Meet at Amberley Village Hall, Amberley, West Sussex
Date: Sunday 18 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Simon Curson

Content: Identify dragonflies and damselflies at two of the best wildlife sites in West Sussex.

Learn about:

• Identification of species in the field with plenty of tips and a very helpful key
  

Highlights include:

• Looking for variable damselfly, four-spotted chaser and other commoner species at Amberley Wildbrooks
  
• Visiting the River Arun near Billingshurst for scarce chaser, banded demoiselle and hopefully white-legged damselfly
  

A follow-on field course from An Introduction to Dragon and Damselflies on Saturday 3 July

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32

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Discover Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve

Venue: The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham & Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve
Date: Saturday 10 July
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Tutor: Stephen Savage

Content: Explore Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve, designated for its rare vegetated shingle habitat.

Learn about:

• An overview of the reserve, its’ shingle flora and terrestrial wildlife visitors
  
• How the specialist plants have adapted to the harsh environmental conditions
  
• Threats to vegetated shingle habitats both local and global
  
• The physical forces that shape the beach
  
• The clues that local strandline objects tell us about the wildlife that lives further offshore

Highlights include:

• An opportunity to study the shingle flora up close on Shoreham Beach
  

Bus service through Shoreham. Ropetackle Centre ten minutes walk from Shoreham Station.

To book please ring 01273 497561

Cost: Members/concessions: £23, Non-members: £32