February
Sunday 1 February
Winter wildlife walk
11 am
Join a walk to see flocks of waders and wildfowl and birds of prey. About 2.5 hours. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Sorry no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681 For details of meeting place and cost see 10 January

Tuesday 3 February
Wildlife Warriors
10 am – 1 pm
Woodland and reedbed management at Dickson's Copse
Leader IWC Countryside Rangers
Tel 823893
Meet at the end of Stag Lane GR 504916

Friday 6 February
Winter woods
10 am
A steady walk through Borthwood Copse looking at the plants, wildlife and woodland management. About 2 hours. Sorry no dogs. May be wet and muddy underfoot. Some slopes. Leader National Trust
Tel 741020
Meet Public car park Alverstone Rd Apse Heath GR 566843
Cost Adults (inc. NT members) £2

Wednesday 11 February
Meet the fair maids of February
10.30 am
Find out about the work of Wight Nature Fund in the area around Newchurch and meet the fair maids of February. About 2.5 hours. Easy walk, some stiles. Bring a hot drink.
Leader Dave and Jill Green
Tel 863763
Meet Newchurch car park GR 563856
Cost Donations invited for Wight Nature Fund

Sunday 15 February
Winter wildlife walk
11 am
Join a walk to see flocks of waders and wildfowl and birds of prey. About 2.5 hours Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Sorry no dogs.
Leader RSPB
Tel 873681 For details of meeting place and cost see 10 January

Saturday 21 February
Wight Lore: The Yarmouth Walk
10.30 am
A 2 hour morning stroll exploring the origins, history, traditions and folklore of the Island's best-preserved medieval borough. Includes town, pier, railway and the seafront.
Leader Adrian Searle
Tel 615636
Meet Public car park at the pier gates

Sunday 22 February
Winter birdwatch
10.00 am
A walk along the esplanade looking for winter gulls and waders before turning up into Appley Woods and Park to look for winter thrushes, woodpeckers finches and whatever else the weather brings us.
Leader Ian Boyd
Tel 298098
Meet By swimming pool, Ryde seafront
Cost Donation to Gift to Nature £2 suggested

Saturday 28 February
Annual Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition
10 am – 3 pm
Come and watch novices and experts demonstrate this traditional craft. Entry forms for teams and individuals available early in 2009.
Leader IWC Parks and Countryside Section
Tel 823893
Meet Details in press