21st March 2012 - updated 7th June 2012 - updated 15th September 2012 - updated 8th January 2013
Monday Meanders, Guided Walks, Coach trip to Kew Gardens
8th January 2013
Guided Walks and Events January to April 2013
Guided Walks and Events taking place in Bournemouth's varied parks and countryside January to April 2013, with the Parks Department and RSPB.
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Monday Meanders and Guided Walks
Forum Secretary
This morning, my husband and I joined Richard Heskith a warden with the Parks Department and a band of walkers, some regulars, many new, single and in groups, behind Homebase at Castlepoint, for a 2 hour walk in Strouden Woods.
Quite a few people didn't know the woods are there and we set off in warm sunshine for the most enjoyable, entertaining and informative 2 hours - and all for just £2 (RSPB events and star watching are £3).
We were treated to well recited jokes (from the Two Ronnies) relevant poetry from Wordsworth and Shakespeare and one lady with a lovely voice was even moved to sing a song about Celandine that she remembered from school.
We looked out for Brimstone and Holly Blue butterflies, patches of Celandine and all the early signs of Spring. We stood and watched a Robin, Wren and Mistle Thrush singing out, saw two Herons and a Swan in flight, heard Green Woodpecker, Blackbirds, Blue Tits and Great Tits and saw Nuthatch, Magpie, Pigeons and Gulls among many others.
Richard's enthusiasm, expertise and easy manner were so well received and I now know which bird sounds like it is laughing (Green Woodpecker) and which sounds like a football supporter's rattle in flight (Mistle Thrush) and all in such a relaxed and friendly group.
Walks take place all over Bournemouth, with Stour Valley, Redhill Park, Strouden Woods and Littledown and Kings Park near to us, to Hengistbury Head, The Chines, Bournemouth Gardens, Turbary and Kinson Commons and many more.
If, like us, you have been meaning to investigate these walks, don't hesitate a moment longer.
Details are available from the Parks Enquiry Office - Tel: 451629, Libraries and on line at:-
Coach trip to Kew Gardens with the Bournemouth Tree Wardens Network
Forum Members may also be interested in a coach trip with the Bournemouth Tree Wardens Network on 21st. April 2012. Coach leaves Castlepoint at 8.30 a.m. and Kew at 4 p.m.
Cost for coach travel and entrance to Kew Gardens £29 for bookings made before 3rd April, thereafter £30 (over 60s) and £32 (under 60s).
Please contact Colin Somers, 4 Moorland Road, Bournemouth BH1 3ST. Tel: 396628, Mobile 0777 919 0977