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Events 2010

March

Sunday 7th  10am-4pm  Visitor Centre
• Conservation Task •
For more information, phone the rangers on 01424 813225
Postponed from 13th February
Saturday 13th  10.15am-12.15pm  Helipad Picnic Site
• Trees in Winter •
Join Dr. Owen Johnson on a circular walk in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve to learn to recognise trees in winter.  Our expert leader will highlight the different buds, bark and patterns of branches that aid identification.
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
For more information e-mail: Jacqueline Rose
No dogs.  WC.  Challenging
Postponed from 13th February
Friday 19th  7pm-9pm  History House, Courthouse Street
• Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises in our Seas •
A talk by Stephen Marsh of ORCA about these fascinating marine mammals,
including identification, threats, conservation and ecology.
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
Saturday 27th  10am-4pm  East Hill Lift Re-opening
• Various activities •
See Council website for more information

April

Sunday 4th (Easter Day)  10am-4pm  Visitor Centre
• Conservation Task •
For more information, phone the rangers on 01424 813225
Saturday 24th  2.30pm-5.00pm  Visitor Centre
• Wildflower Walk •
Join Jacqueline Rose and members of Hastings Botany Group on a walk
in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve to look for early flowers.
Dress warmly if it's chilly, we linger to look at details!
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
For more information e-mail: Jacqueline Rose
No dogs.  Bring a camera  WC.  Challenging

May

Sunday 2nd  10am-4pm  Visitor Centre
• Conservation Task •
For more information, phone the rangers on 01424 813225
Saturday 8th  9am-11am  
Meet: Paved area between The Shipwreck Heritage Centre
and the Sealife Centre at Rock-a-Nore
• Seaside Birds •
Join naturalist Alan Parker to learn about the birds that nest on our cliffs.
The event includes some gentle beach walking.
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
For more information e-mail: Alan Parker
No dogs.  Bring binoculars  Great for families  WC.  Easy
Saturday 22nd  2pm-4.30pm  Helipad Picnic Site
• Air, Sea and Sky •
Join Yvonne Dignon on a fascinating walk
in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve to learn about clouds and visibility,
Amy Johnson, RAF, Coastguards and shipping, radar
and the Traffic Separation Scheme in the channel.
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
For more information e-mail: Yvonne Dignon
No dogs.  Bring binoculars  Bring a camera  Great for families  WC.  Challenging

June

Saturday 5th  2pm-4pm  Visitor Centre
• Exploring Photography •
A circular walk with professional photographer Peter Mould
exploring the rich opportunities for photography in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
The itinerary is subject to weather conditions.
Charge £2, free to Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.
For more information e-mail: Joan Kiddier
Booking essential: call 01424-451111
No dogs.  Bring a camera  WC.  Challenging
Sunday 7th  10am-4pm  Visitor Centre
• Conservation Task •
For more information, phone the rangers on 01424 813225

Thursday Task Day Dates are:

18th March
15th April
13th May
17th June
As always, check with Alex (01424 813225)
if you want to participate, in case of cancellation
or a full complement of volunteers.
To contact us, e-mail: FoHCPNR

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