Calver Marshes Wildlife Project Calendar of Walks 2006

Calver Marshes Wildlife Project
Calendar of Walks for 2006



Saturday April 29th Birds
A leisurely walk along the River Derwent looking at birds sighted around the area.
Time: 9-11am Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver
Leader: Tony Botham


Sunday June 18th Wild flowers
A short walk around the marshes and wet woodland focussing on wild flowers found here.
Time: 9.30-12.00am Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver Leader: Steve Furness


Monday July 17th Insects
Catching and identifying insects around the marshes, with Sorby Invertebrate Group. Non-members welcome. Bring a packed lunch and drink if staying for the afternoon.
Time: 11am start Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver Leader: Derek Whiteley


Monday July 17th Vision Project
A 2-mile leisurely evening walk along the River Derwent looking at wildlife, habitats and the weir. A Vision for Wildlife Walk in association with the Calver Weir Restoration Project.
Time: 6.30-9.00pm Meeting Place: Bridge Inn, Curbar Leader: Rebekah Newman
Sunday August 27th Fish
A novelty! Looking at fish found in the River Derwent and Stoke Brook.
Time: 9.30-12am Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver
Leader: Steve Furness, Tom Lewis


Saturday September 23rd Moths
Moth watch on National Moth Night, with Sorby Moth Group. Non-members welcome. Warm clothing and hot drinks recommended.
Time: 8.30pm start Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver
Leader: Frank Botterill


Sunday October 1st Fungi
Fungal foray around the area. Bring a packed lunch and drink if staying for the afternoon.
Time: 11am start Meeting Place: Calver Crossroads (slip rd)
Leader: Kevin Gilfedder


Sunday October 8th Mosses
A short walk around the area focussing on mosses.
Time: 9.30-12.00am Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver
Leader: Steve Furness


Tuesday 28th November Harvest Mice
Searching the marshes for harvest mice nests, with Sorby Mammal Group. Non-members welcome. Gloves and wellies recommended.
Time: 11am start Meeting Place: New Bridge, Calver
Leader: Derek Whiteley

To book a place on any of the future walks please phone The Vision Project on 01629816397