Non CBC Events

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Beeston Common for Plants and Insects, with the North Norfolk Local Group of the NWT

Date:19/06/2024
Time:10.30am to 1.00pm
Venue:Beeston Common, near Sherringham
Cost:Free, but there will be a voluntary collection for NWT conservation work.
Honorary Warden Francis Farrow will lead a walk over Beeston and Sheringham Common, famous for its rich flora and invertebrate fauna.  Please note that some of the paths can be over rough or wet ground, so suitable stout footwear is essential.  Because of the sensitive nature of the habitat we need to limit numbers.  We regret that we cannot accommodate dogs on this walk.  To reserve a place please email northnorfolk@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Meet at 10.15 am in the lay-by on the south side of the A149 coast road, opposite Priory Maze in Beeston (TG166425; nearest postcode NR26 8PN; W3W specifies.advances.renewals).

The walk will be about 3 miles in length rated as easy

BLAKENEY POINT FOR PLANTS, BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS with the North Norfolk Local Group of the NWT

Date:13/07/2024
Time:10am to 1pm
Venue:Blakeney Point
Cost:Free, but there will be a voluntary collection for NWT conservation work.
Naturalist and conservationist Richard Porter will lead a walk along the shingle bank towards Blakeney Point, to look for the characteristic plants of the shore and saltmarsh, and butterflies.  We will also take the opportunity to look at the nesting birds and the conservation efforts to protect them.  Stout shoes are essential for walking on shingle. Because of the sensitive nature of the habitat we need to limit numbers.  We regret that we cannot accommodate dogs on this walk.  To reserve a place please email northnorfolk@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk.
Meet at Cley Beach car-park (TG047604, NR25 7RY, W3W acquaint.workouts.whirlpool).  Parking is free to NWT members (but you need to display your NWT parking permit), otherwise a parking fee of £3 per half day applies.

The walk will nee 3 milers in length walking on shingle.