Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre Events
Events
Kay Optical Demonstration days 2012:
Sundays 11am - 4pm
4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December.
Half-term Family Events
Make a Bird Feeder
Wednesday 15 February 2012, 2pm - 3.30pm
Many of our garden birds need support through the winter. Come along and make a bird feeder and learn which food different birds like to eat. Suggested donation £2. Booking required. Call 01622 662012.
Talk: Measures for Safeguarding and Increasing Biodiversity within the Olympic Park
Thursday 16 February 2012, 7.30pm
An insight into how the building of the Olympic Park has affected wildlife in the surrounding area. Presented by Girish Rambaran of London Wildlife Trust. Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Suggested minimum adult donation £3; optional for children under 16. Refreshments included. Contact Amanda Hedges 01732 456407 at the Reserve or David Nimmo, local group chairman, 07910 506996 or via email
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Family Event: Walk with a Warden
Sunday 4 March 2012, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Join one of our knowledgeable wardens for our monthly walk around Sevenoaks reserve to look for signs of spring. Find out how the wildlife and management of the reserve changes as the weather warms up! Meet at the visitor centre 15 minutes before. Warm clothing and sensible footwear essential. Binoculars useful. Mostly on flat well-laid paths with no stiles. Parts may be rough, muddy or wet ground. No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs). Adults £4.50, children (under16) £2, free for infants under two. Booking essential on 01732 456407.
Talk: Galapagos - The Enchanted Isles
Monday 12 March 2012, 2pm - 4pm
An illustrated talk by Ralph Todd. Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Room opens at 1.30pm for sales, raffle and general enquiries. Interval for refreshments. Donations welcome. Contact Joan Medill 01732 453880 for details.
Talk: Insect Behaviour and their Interaction with Plants at Downe Bank
Thursday 15 March 2012, 7.30pm
Find out more about the fascinating relationship between insects and plants - often unseen by most people. Presented by Grant Hazlehurst. Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Suggested minimum adult donation £3; optional for children under 16. Refreshments included. Contact Amanda Hedges 01732 456407 at the reserve or David Nimmo, local group chairman, 07910 506996 or via email
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Family Event: Walk with a Warden
Sunday 1 April 2012, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Join one of our knowledgeable wardens for our monthly walk around Sevenoaks reserve to look at how wildlife and management of the reserve changes this month. Learn about tree identification and uses of wood through recent history. Meet at the visitor centre 15 minutes before. Warm clothing and sensible footwear essential. Binoculars useful. Mostly on flat well-laid paths with no stiles. Parts may be rough, muddy or wet ground. No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs). Adults £4.50, children (under16) £2, free for infants under two. Booking essential on 01732 456407.
Easter Holiday Events
Drop -in Family Events
Wednesday 4 April 2012, 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11 April 2012, 11am - 3pm
Join us for a day of fun and wildlife discovery. Activities will include arts and crafts, walks and talks. Wear appropriate clothing. Suggested donation £2. Call 01622 662012 for details.
Family Event: Dawn Chorus Walk
Sunday 15 April 2012, 6am - 8am
Join us and the birds for an early stroll around Sevenoaks reserve and enjoy what some of our best musicians have to offer! Meet at the visitor centre. Warm clothing and sensible footwear essential. Binoculars useful. Mostly flat on well-laid paths with no stiles. Parts may be rough, muddy or wet ground. No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs). Adults £5, children (under16) £2.50, free for infants under two. Includes hot drink! Booking essential (numbers limited) so book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01732 456407 for details.
Talk: Darwin's Landscape Laboratory preceded by West Kent Group AGM
Monday 16 April 2012, 7.30pm - 10pm approx
An illustrated talk by Alister Hayes, World Heritage Manager. Held at Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Room opens at 7.30pm for sales, raffle and general enquiries. Contact Joan Medill 01732 453880 for details.
Talk: The State of our Seas preceded by a short AGM
Monday 30 April 2012, 7.30pm
An insight into the creatures that live around our shores and the effects of the environmental changes. Presented by Becky Hitchin, Marine Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust. Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Suggested minimum adult donation £3; optional for children for children under 16. Refreshments included. Contact Amanda Hedges 01732 456407 at the reserve or David Nimmo, local group chairman, 07910 506996 or via email
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Family Event: Dawn Chorus Walk
Saturday 5 May 2012, 5.15am - 7.15am
Join us and the birds for an early stroll around Sevenoaks reserve and enjoy what some of our best musicians have to offer! Meet at the visitor centre. Warm clothing and sensible footwear essential. Binoculars useful. Mostly flat on well-laid paths with no stiles. Parts may be rough, muddy or wet ground. No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs). Adults £5, children (under16) £2.50, free for infants under two. Includes hot drink! Booking essential (numbers limited) so book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01732 456407 for details.
Family Event: Walk with a Warden
Sunday 6 May 2012, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Another opportuniity to join one of our knowledgeable wardens at Sevenoaks reserve to see how the wildlife and management of the reserve changes this month. Learn about tree identification and uses of wood through recent history. Meet at the visitor centre 15 minutes before. Warm clothing and sensible footwear essential. Binoculars useful. Mostly on flat well-laid paths with no stiles. Parts may be rough, muddy or wet ground. No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs). Adults £4.50, children (under16) £2, free for infants under two. Booking essential on 01732 456407.
