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Tuesday 1st
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WALK: The Countryside in Winter - Rapley Lake 10.30am-1pm
One of a series of regular mid-week walks, today it is a ‘Rambler’ walk, which will cover up to 7 miles and take about 2½ hours.
Meet at The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Road, Bracknell RG12 7QW at 10:30am. Map ref: SU 878 661. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more information please visit the website.
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Saturday 5th
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WALK: A Date With Nature 9am–12.30pm
Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on a monthly walk around Dinton Pastures Country Park. Suitable for beginners to experienced bird watchers. Children under 18 must be accompanied. Meet in the main car park at Dinton Pastures Country Park. Cost: £1, children free (proceeds to RSPB).
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Saturday 5th - Sunday 3rd April
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EXHIBITION: Local Parks Photo Competition 2010
Come and view the winning images from the Local Parks Photo Competition 2010 run by Bracknell Forest Council. The theme was Biodiversity in Bracknell to commemorate 2010 being the International Year of Biodiversity. The impressive pictures were taken by Bracknell’s budding amateur photographers. Check out the 2010 winners on www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parksinpictures and get snapping for the 2011 competition.
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Saturday 5th
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TALK: Astronomy 7pm
Are you fascinated by the night sky? The Reading Astronomical Society holds a regular series of basic astronomy talks. Advice on using telescopes always available. Cost: Free. Meet: Loddon Room, Dinton Pastures Country Park. For more information contact Gerry Bond (0118) 986 4032 or email.
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Wednesday 9th
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WALK: Forest Park Foray 10am
Get active and keep fit. Take a steady walk for 3 miles at 3 mph on this monthly walk on the second Wednesday of every month. This month meet at Savernake car park, off Savernake Way, Bracknell RG12 0UX. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers. For more details contact The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 / 354441, call in at Reception (open 10am-5pm)or visit the website
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Thursday 10th
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WALK: Wildfowl at Frimley 10am-12.30pm
What kind of birds are on the flooded gravel pits and adjacent managed meadow land at Frimley Hatches this time of year? Join this walk and find out. Colin Wilson of the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust will be leading the walk and you could see Gadwalls, Great Crested Grebes, Tufted Ducks, Pochards and even a Kingfisher. Expect a fairly easy walk, but it might be muddy with wet knee-high vegetation so come prepared. All ages welcome, please bring binoculars. Starts from The Quays restaurant, Coleford Bridge Road, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6DS. Free to Trust members, suggested donation of £3 to non-members. Please ring 01252 331353 to reserve your place. or more details visit www.bvct.org.
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Thursday 10th
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TALK: The Day it Rained Crabs & Frogs 7.30-9.30pm
This month the Rowhill Nature Reserve Society talk is by Ian Currie . Place: The Field Centre, Rowhill Nature Reserve, Cranmore Lane, Aldershot GU11 3BD. Visitors are always welcome
and are invited to make a donation. For more information ring 01252 319749.
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Sunday 13th 
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WALK: Friend’s of Lavell’s Lake Bird Walk 9am-12 noon
Lavell’s Lake is rich in bird life, which is attracted to the now much extended reed beds, shallow scrapes and quiet surroundings. Bittern Hide offers extensive seating and standing room overlooking Tern Scrape, whilst Teal Hide offers great views over the scrape and a fine Sand Martin Wall. On the second Sunday of every month join the Friends of Lavell’s Lake for a walk around the Park. Cost: Members free, donation of £1 for non-members. Meet: Sandfords Lane car park opposite the Black Swan Sailing Club, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Berks RG10 0TH.
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Saturday 19th
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FAMILY WORKSHOP: Make a Bird Nest Box 10am - 1pm
The British Trust for Ornithology’s National Nest Box Weeks starts on St Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year to build nest boxes to replicate birds’ natural homes that are now in short supply as the countryside and gardens get tidier. Join Bernard Baverstock and other members of the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust at he FB Centre, Gorse Road North, Finchampstead RG40 4ES to build a bird box, then take it home so you can enjoy nesting birds in your own garden. Each box will cost £5 to include an information sheet on siting and maintenance and a free hole protector that would normally cost £2.50. All materials are provided, but if possible please bring a hammer with you. Children welcome with their parents. There is only a limited number of boxes available so phone 01276 22574 or 01252 331353 to book a place. Event organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust, for more details visit www.bvct.org; for more information on National Nest Box week visit www.bto.org/nnbw
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Monday 21st - Friday 25th
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CRAFTS: Design a Dream Catcher 10am-4pm
Make and decorate your very own dream catcher! The Native Americans believe a dream catcher traps the bad dreams and only allows the good dreams through. For more details please contact California Dreaming Cafe, California Country Park by phoning 0118 973 5519. Children must be supervised. Costs £2.50 per child.
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Tuesday 22nd
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CRAFTS: Puppet Making 11am & 2pm
Come and make your own puppet at Dinton Pastures. Design the pattern and colours for your very own hand-made toy. Children under eight must be accompanied. Children eight and over can be unaccompanied, but adults are welcome to stay. Costs £4 per children. Booking essential. Organised by Wokingham Countryside Service. Email ountryside@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 934 2016.
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Wednesday 23rd
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WILD ONES CRAFT/ ACTIVITY: Bugs! Up Close and Personal
10am-12 noon
Hunt for mini beasts in the undergrowth at Westmorland Park and then get the chance to see them live on camera and larger than life through a microscope and projector. Bug expert Martin Woolner will also be on hand to reveal the amazing and gruesome stories of these creatures. Best suited for 3-11 year olds. Bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Costs £3.50 per children. Booking essential. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more details and to book contact The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 / 354441, or call in at Reception (open 10am-5pm). Meet at the Pavilion, Westmorland Park, Westmorland Drive, RG42 3QP.
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Thursday 24th
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WILD ONES ACTIVITY: Lanterns and Leaves 10am-12 noon
Collect natural materials from the outdoors and create winter lanterns, tree medallions and bay leaf puppets. Best suited for 5-11 year olds. Bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Costs £3.50 for materials. Booking essential. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more details and to book contact The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 / 354441, call in at Reception (open 10am-5pm). Meet at Sandhurst Community Hall, Sandhurst Memorial Park, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BJ
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Thursday 24th
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WALK: Transport Links of Tongham & Ash 10am-1pm
Come and discover some of the rural paths east of Tongham on a pleasant five-mile guided walk. For anyone wanting to explore the area this walk offers the perfect opportunity. Just a few minutes from both Ash and Tongham there is a wealth of countryside and the route follows part of the old railway track. Walking mostly on level and surfaced paths, the route does include some potentially very muddy field paths, so weather clothing and suitable footwear are recommeneded. Organised by the BV Walkers’ Link meet at Coronation Gardens car park, Ash Hill Road (opposite the Victoria Hall) Ash GU12 5DN. Dogs permitted but please keep on a lead where advised.
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Event suitable for children.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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Event oganised by Blackwater Valley Countryside
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