Avon Gorge and Downs events

Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project events–Spring and Summer 2009

Booking is essential for all events. Meeting points and course details are sent when you book. To book a place on any of the following events, call Mandy Leivers on 0117 9030609 or mleivers [at] bristolzoo [dot] org [dot] uk

Thursday 30th July
Feathered friends (Children’s event)
The Downs are a brilliant place for spotting birds from super speedy peregrine falcons to cheeky jackdaws. Discover more about our feathered friends and make an amazing bird mask to take home.
10.00am – 3.30pm. £7.50 per child (Children need to bring a packed lunch)
Run in conjunction with Avon Wildlife Trust for children aged 8 – 12 years.
At Bristol Zoo Gardens and on the Downs. Call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609 to book

Thursday 13th August
Minibeast magic (Children’s event)
Join us on a minibeast safari spotting the little creatures that live on the Downs. In the afternoon get crafty as you create a marvellous minibeast pop-up book.
10.00am – 3.30pm. £7.50 per child (Children need to bring a packed lunch)
Run in conjunction with Avon Wildlife Trust for children aged 8 – 12 years.
At Bristol Zoo Gardens and on the Downs. Call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609 to book

Thursday 20th August
Tree-mendous fun (Children’s event)
Spend the morning having tree-mendous fun finding out about trees on the Downs. During the afternoon you’ll be printing your very own leaf pattern t-shirt.
10.00am – 3.30pm. £7.50 per child (Children need to bring a packed lunch)
Run in conjunction with Avon Wildlife Trust for children aged 8 – 12 years.
At Bristol Zoo Gardens and on the Downs. Call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609 to book

Meeting points given on booking

Saturday 11th July
Moth magic
Meet some of Leigh Woods’ nocturnal residents on our special moth evening walk. Expert Ray Barnett and members of the Bristol & District Moth Group will be on hand to identify and give us information about these insects.
9.00pm – 11.00pm £3.00
Run jointly with the National Trust

Wednesday 1st July, 10.30am-1.30pm
Tall tales for little people
A feast of fun with ambling storyteller Martin Maudsley, including a short walk with a picnic beside a meadow on the Downs. £4. Suitable for 3-5 year olds with accompanying adults.

Click here to find out more about the Avon Gorge & Downs and to download copies of the Discover the Wildlife of the Avon & Downs leaflet and the Downs Tree trail leaflet. You can also visit the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project website (www.avongorge.org.uk) to go on a vitrual landscape or wildlife tour and for children's activities