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HeathFest 2007

Bracken Bash

Location:
Calvadnack Moor, near Porkellis
Date:
Sat 08 September
Time:
10.30–15.30
Description:
Come and help restore some heathland by bracken bashing! Our ecologist will be on hand to answer all your questions
Cost:
free.
Meet:
at the end of the track leading to the moor (SW 698 366). From Redruth take the B3297 towards Four Lanes; drive through Four Lanes and 1.25 miles out the other side, after the Nine Maiden Downs Centre on the right, turn left signed Carnmenellis. Stay on this road for about 1.5 miles, and shortly after Carnmenellis House on the left, the road turns sharply to the left (almost at a right angle towards Stithians). On the right hand side of this bend is the access track to Calvadnack Moor. Follow the Cornwall Wildlife Trust signs down the track.
Bring:
long trousers and stout footwear and bring work gloves, a packed lunch, sun screen and plenty of water.
Booking:
essential so contact Cornwall Wildlife Trust on 01872 273939 X 212.
Leader:
Liz Cartwright (CWT).
For:
Adults Only

Flying Creatures of the Heath

Location:
Windmill Farm Nature Reserve
Date:
Sat 08 September
Time:
09.30–11.30
Description:
Come and walk through the beautiful Cornish heath in search of heathland birds and whirring dragonflies.
Cost:
free
Meet:
at the Visitor Centre (SW 694 152). Access to the reserve is about 2 miles north of Lizard Village off the A3083. Going towards Lizard Village, turn right at the "Wild Camping" sign and follow the (very bumpy) lane until you see the windmill.
Bring:
outdoor shoes and long trousers and bring binoculars, if you have them.
Booking:
essential so contact Cornwall Wildlife Trust on 01872 273939 X 212.
Leader:
Martin Rule.
For:
Family

Larval Web Hunt of the Marsh Fritillary

Location:
Bodmin Moor
Date:
Sat 08 September
Time:
11.00–13.00
Description:
Come and help monitor populations of this endangered butterfly and learn how we are working to save it. Take part in the essential survey work and learn how to identify webs of the caterpillars.
Cost:
free
Meet:
at Church Hay Down, St Breward (SX 101 771). Access is from the B3266, Bodmin to Camelford road, turning east before or after St Tudy towards St Breward or Churchtown. Church Hay Down is between St Breward and Churchtown just east of Rylands.
Bring:
old clothes, sturdy shoes and bring a packed lunch.
Booking:
essential so ring Betty on 01209 891360 to book and for information on pick ups from Bodmin, Truro and Falmouth.
Leader:
Member of the BTCV team.
For:
Family