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General Meetings

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.


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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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