August

Friday 1 August
Doorstep Medina - Minibeast safari
2pm - 3pm
We'll sweep the hedges and long grass around the cemetery for beetles, bugs and other minibeasts. Suitable for children of all ages.
Leader Ian Boyd Island 2000
Tel 298098
Meet Medina Riverside Park GR 502902

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Saturday 2 August
Wight Lore: The St Lawrence walk
10am
Enjoy the contrasts and superb views on an historically interesting 4.5 mile circular route along a rugged section of coastal path followed by a climb up Week Down via the village and diminutive church of St Lawrence. Duration 3-4 hours
Leader Adrian Searle
Tel 615636
Meet Car park, Botanic Gardens, Ventnor
Cost Optional donation to Gift to Nature

Sunday 3 August
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See migrant birds, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Tuesday 5 August
Introduction to geocaching
Time to be advised on booking
Try the popular hi-tech treasure hunting game using GPS equipment to find hidden caches. All equipment and instructions provided. About 1.5 hours. Steep paths, some steps. Suitable for all ages. Booking essential
Leader Matthew Chatfield
Tel 823893
Meet Brading Down car park GR 597869

Tuesday 5 August
Wildlife Warriors
10am - 1pm
Stream clearance at Batts Copse to improve the habitat for wildlife.
Leader IWC rangers
Tel 823893
Meet outside the scout hut GR 576815

Friday 8 August
Rockpool rummage - Marine Week event
10am - 12noon
An exploration of the strange and beautiful wildlife found in local seas and inshore waters looking in rockpools and identifying finds with experts. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Bring plenty of drinking water, sunscreen, hat, sandals or wellies for walking in water and a net and bucket if you have one. Sorry, no dogs. Part of the annual south-east marine week.
Leader Kathy Grogan
Tel 529199
Meet Park at Lane End car park near Lifeboat Station GR 656881 Walk down the steps to the beach, turn right and walk for about 200m
Cost Donations appreciated

Friday 8 August
Wildzone: Newtown - the realm of the dragonfly
1.30pm
Dip in pools and explore the fields to discover dragonflies and other creatures. Booking essential
Meet at the Old Town Hall car park GR 424906
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child

Friday 8 August
Butterflies of Bembridge Down
2pm
Enjoy a leisurely stroll looking for butterflies. Dogs welcome on short leads only.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet First car park on the right after Bembridge Fort, Bembridge Down, GR 626859
Cost Adults including NT members £2

Saturday 9 August
Histree story climb
Morning
Join us for a tree-themed morning, starting at the historic Umbrella Tree in Cowes for a short walk up to Northwood Park looking at the magnificent trees on the way to a very special tree for a climb and a story. Limited numbers. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Leader Histree Trail Project and Goodleaf Tree Climbing
Tel 823893
Meet The Umbrella Tree, Princes Green, Cowes Esplanade GR 492966
Cost Time and cost to be advised on booking.

Sunday 10 August
'Wot, no veg?'
14.00
A tour of the Walled Garden looking at flowers for cutting and high Victorian glasshouse display. Sorry, no dogs. Booking advised.
Leader Jen McIntosh
Tel 200022
Meet Osborne Reception
Cost Adults £7 concessions £5.50 children £4 EH members free

Tuesday 12 August
Not a lot of rubbish
10.30am
A tour of the Lynnbottom and Standen Heath landfill sites, including two composting operations to see in detail how the Island's waste is dealt with. Limited numbers; please phone to book. Some difficult terrain; stout shoes needed
Leader Lynn Clarke
Tel 821234
Meet To be advised on booking
Cost Donation to Gift to Nature

Wednesday 13 August
Wildzone: St Helens rock pooling
1.30pm
Discover the secrets of the shoreline and tides at St Helens. Booking essential
Meet at St. Helens Duver car park GR 637 892.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child

Saturday 16 August
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See migrant birds, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Wednesday 20 August
Wildzone: Mottistone Bat zap
7.15pm
Use bat detectors in the dark with the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital. Bring a torch. Booking essential
Meet at the Mottistone Manor car park GR 403838
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child

Friday 22 August
Heather blossom at Luccombe Down
2pm - 4pm
A steady stroll when hopefully the heather will be spectacular. Dogs welcome on short leads.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet Luccombe down car park (past the radar station) GR 573789
Cost Adults including NT members £2

Sunday 24 August
Brading Marshes wildlife walk
11am
See migrant birds, dragonflies and butterflies on the RSPB reserve. Sorry, no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681
Meet Brading Railway Station GR 609 868
Cost Adults £4 RSPB members £2 children and concessions half price

Sunday 24 August
Wildzone: Get nailing for wildlife at Newtown
1.30pm
Make wooden wildlife boxes. Additional charge of £5 towards materials for each box taken home. Booking essential
Meet at the Old Town Hall car park GR 423906.
Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Cost £2 per child; additional charge of £5 towards materials for each box taken home

Tuesday 26 August
Fort Victoria Foray
10.30 am- 4.30pm
Coast and countryside themed event. Fun for all the family in the woods and on the beach. Leader Richard Temple
Tel 823893
Meet Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth GR 339898

Wednesday 27 August
Watershed Walk 1: St Catherine's Hill
10am
Walk around St Catherine's Hill to view the headwaters of the Eastern Yar and Medina rivers and the rocks that form the landscape. Superb views form high level coast path. Uneven terrain and some short steep climbs. About 3.5 hours/5.5miles. Bring lunch!
Leader Helen Parry Medina Valley Centre
Tel 522195
Meet Blackgang viewpoint car park GR 491767
Cost Optional donation

Friday 29 August
Watershed Walk 2: Limerstone Down
9.30am
Climb the Island's central ridges above Brighstone and Shorwell. Follow ancient watercourses back through Yafford. Uneven terrain with some short steep climbs. Muddy after rain. About 4 hours/5.5miles. Bring lunch!
Leader Helen Parry Medina Valley Centre
Tel 522195
Meet Brighstone village car park GR 427827
Cost Optional donation