Work Parties: Held on the
last Thursday of every month and run from 10.00 - 13.00.
All tools and gloves are provided and a ranger will supervise
the tasks. Would-be volunteers are invited to meet us at
the Redwood Drive entrance (Grid Ref: SZ074013).
27 April, 1 June, 3 August 2008
Nature Walks
George Dunkling will be undertaking several Nature Walks
at Slop Bog commencing all at 10am from Redwood Drive entrance
on the above dates.
No dogs please.
ARCHIVE EVENTS
Friday 15 June 2007
Nature of the Night 9pm
Come out, come out wherever you are! See bats flying and
feeding over Slop Bog and listen to the "echo location"
sounds and calls with the aid of bat detectors. Discover
the variety of moths and other insects drawn to moth traps.
Join the Rangers to search for other nocturnal creatures
eg Tawny Owls, Nightjars and Woodcocks. Torches and insect
repellant advised. No dogs please. Meet at Redwood Drive
or West Moors Road entrances
Sunday 24 June 2007
Open Day at Slop Bog 2pm - 5pm
Something of interest for all the family including Nature
displays; Demonstrations of besom making, pole lathe turning
and bird box construction. See the raptors from Wessex Bird
of Prey Rescue and the Dorset Bat Group will be there too......
plus
3pm Judging of the Photographic and Children's Drawing competitions
(click on the Slop Blog for entry details)....and
3.30 pm Fun Dog Show all sizes and breeds welcome. If it
all gets too much, take a breather at the refreshment stall
Sunday 15 July 2007
Dragonfly Walk 2pm-4pm
A chance to see close up the beautiful adults and their
water nymphs. Some ponds can be viewed from the easy access
boardwalk but others involve some rough terrain. Please
be prepared with boots/wellingtons plus suncream and drink
if it is hot. Phone 01425 483809 to book a place. No dogs
please.
29 July 2007
Nature Walk 10am--12 noon
Why not spend a couple of hours strolling through Slop Bog
with our guide, George Dunkling, and learn all about the
birds, plants and butterflies to be found there. Meet at
the Redwood Drive entrance. No dogs please.
Wednesday 22 August 2007
Storytelling Evening 6.30pm
Listen to " Countryside Tales " at Slop Bog. Tickets
available on the night price Adults £1, Children 50p,
Seniors over 65 50p. Meet at Redwood Drive entrance.
Sunday 28th October 2007 - 10 am to 12 pm
FUNGI Walk
Meeting at Redwood Drive
Entrance
Organised FUNGI walk - come and see the various types of
fungi and mushrooms at various locations around Slop Bog.
Learn to tell the difference between Amanita's and Russula's.
22 April 2006
Pond Dipping in
Easter 2006
Who are the guardians ?
Formed in 2003 from a group of local people
to oversee and protect the area known as Slop Bog,
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Where is slop bog ?
Situated in Ferndown, Dorset - there are
several entries to the Nature reserve from the B3072
West Moors Road, ..............................more
What
can i see there ?
Reptiles & Amphibians
Flowering Plants
Insects
Birds
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how can i join ?
If you wish to consider becoming a 'friend' of Slop
Bog, membership is only £1 per year. Details
of how to join
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Just 4 Kids
A unique opportunity for local schoolchildren and youth
organisations to visit a local nature reserve
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