For courses at Bishops Wood you will need to bring outdoor clothes and shoes. For the all-day courses you will need a packed lunch. For further information on the courses and details of equipment and materials, please ring Iain on 01299 250131.
The Essential Badger: 74/35A; Andrew Hadley; Thu 19.00 to 21.00; 30/10/1997; 5 mtgs; BW; £23.30. Includes one Sunday meeting 2/11/97. An alluring insight into the nocturnal life of badgers, their homes, diet, behaviour and protection. Every night we will attempt to observe and study them at Bishops Wood's own extensive set. Bring binoculars if you have them and a change of footwear.
Reedbeds for Treating Wastewater: 74/40A; Mike Morris; Tue 19.00 to 21.00; 07/10/1997; 5 mtgs; BW; £15.00. A course for those not on the mains sewerage who would like to find out how self-built or contract-built reed beds and pond systems can be used for treating their sewage. Reed beds provide an ecologically sound, reliable and attractive system for those not able to use a septic tank and soakaway.
Birdwatching for Beginners: 74/43A; Tony Jackson; Sat 9.30 to 12.30; 20/09/1997; 2 mtgs; BW; £14.00. Do you enjoy looking at the birds in your garden? Tried to name them from a book? Wondered where to see all the other birds in the book? This introductory course aims to give some of the answers by a mixture of class and field work. Bring binoculars and outdoor clothes.
Birdwatching: 74/44A; Tony Jackson; Sat 9.30 to 12.30; 18/10/1997; 3 mtgs; BW; £21.00. A follow on course for those finishing the beginners course and also for the more advanced birdwatchers. Based initially at Bishops Wood, the group will move out to some of the more attractive birdwatching sites in the locality. Bring binoculars and outdoor clothes.
Foxes and Small Mammals: 74/57A; Andrew Hadley; Wed 19.00 to 21.00; 24/09/1997; 2 mtgs; BW; £15.00. A fascinating visual insight into the life of small mammals and the rural fox. With years of experience watching, photographing and videoing, Andy Hadley has achieved a valuable insight into these animals lives. Don't miss it.
Further Storytelling- Stories for Environmental Education: 74/100A; Josie Felce; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 08/11/1997; 2 mtgs; BW; £25.00. For people with a deep interest in story-telling. Together we will investigate stories for environmental education; beginning with stories from sustainable times and cultures and making up your own. If possible, bring a "Green" story.
Storytelling for Teachers and Parents: 74/101A; Josie Felce; Sat 10.00 to 16.00; 11/10/1997; 2 mtgs; BW; £25.00. What stories shall I tell? How can I keep them in mind? How can I make up my own to suit my own purposes? This course aims to give teachers, parents and other adults confidence and practice in telling stories, and insight into the power and wisdom of traditional stories. Movement, drama, games and voice work will be part of the course.
Woodland Photography in Autumn: 74/58A; Martyn Chillmaid; Sun 12.30 to 16.30; 21/09/1997; 3 mtgs; BW; £30.00 (-). A Practical photographic course over three Sundays in Autumn. The aim is to make good pictures of natural subjects despite the conditions and availability of subjects which will include wild flowers, fungi and leaves as well as landscapes, weather and animals. Bring your problems as well as a camera. For part of the last meeting we will survey pictures taken over the season.
Basic Greenwood Working: 74/84A; Roger Plant; Sat 10.00 to 15.00; 06/09/1997; 1 mtg: BW; £22.45. Introduction to the tools and technology of green woodworking - discover how the tools and technology of green woodworking has literally shaped our environment (materials and tools provided). Activities include besom making demonstration. These will take you through sawing, shaving and shaping up simple joinery. The small coppice poles used are sweet chestnut and hazel, and the heads of the besoms are birch.
Advanced Greenwood Working: 74/85A; Roger Plant; Sun 10.00 to 15.00; 05/10/1997; 3 mtgs; BW; £42.00 (-). Learn how to make your own coppice craft tools and products. These include a shave horse, besoms, hayrakes and simple jointed stick furniture.