Wildlife Wanders by BEES (Bradford Environmental Education Service) In conjunction with the FSC

BEES (Bradford Environmental Education Service, part of Bradford YMCA) is running a series of guided walks within easy reach of the City. Each walk we will explore the plants and animals that make these areas interesting wildlife hotspots. We will explore links between geology and wildlife.

The events are aimed at anyone with an interest in wildlife – you might be a complete beginner and just starting to explore local wildlife or you may already be an experienced naturalist wanting to enhance your skills and enjoy the habitats in the company of others.

If you are interested in attending any of the sessions please contact BEES to book a place. We will meet at Bradford YMCA, Little Horton Lane. Minibus transport is available or you can meet us on the site at the start time.  We expect the sessions to last about 2 - 3 hours, but it is weather dependant.  Please come prepared.

·        Wednesday 31^st August – Woodland plants and animals

Northcliffe Woods, Cliffe Wood Ave, Bradford Road

Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm (or meet YMCA 5.00pm)

A look at the plants in the woodland habitat.

·        Saturday 3^rd September – Urban Wildlife

Brackenhill Urban Landscape Area, Westcroft Road, Great Horton, BD7

Time: 3.00 – 6.00pm (or meet YMCA 2.30pm)

Finding out about the flora and fauna on this urban site managed by BEES.

BEES: Bradford Environmental Education Service.                

YMCA, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0JG

Tel: 01274 513102 / 07970 621732 (mobile)

www.bees-ymca.org.uk          Email: bees@bradfordymca.org.uk

Facebook Group

Our Facebook group is a great way to contact us at the Field Centre. You can post pictures and comments to the group, and join the group!

 

Walled Garden

The Walled Garden at Malham Tarn was left derelict for many years until 2008, at which time the Field Centre and National Trust have overhauled the whole garden and started planting crops of vegetables again. 

The overall area of garden is split into two with a wild habitat garden with large fruit trees as one half and the other half is a large vegetable plot. Both have gone from strength to strength each year. We have numerous visitor to the Field Centre who take part in conservation activities. One of the main things that the students do is to look after our part of the Walled Garden. Tasks have included path laying, path clearing, vegetable planting, bird feeder making, weeding, and habitat construction.

Jane Tomlinson's Walk for All in the Yorkshire Dales!

On Sunday over 2000 people have registered to take part in the Jane Tomlinson Walk for All, Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival. With 4 walks varying in length from 26 miles to 4 miles, the inaugural walk is fully booked. 

By pulling on their walking boots, many participants will be fundraising for one of the following event partner charities. Macmillan Cancer Support, NSPCC, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Pendleside Hospice, Parkinsons UK, Epilepsy Action, Heart Research, East Lancashire Hospice, Martin House Hospice, Yorkshire Cancer Research, and The Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Malham Tarn Field Centre will be a refreshment stop for 650 people taking part in the 26 mile walk and the people on the 4.5 mile Walk and Wheel route.

Good luck to everyone on their walks!

If you want to volunteer to support the participants on the day there is still time, contact

Email volunteer@runforall.com for more details.

BBC Radio 4 Limestone Pavement Show

Listen to the recent broadcast on Limestone Pavement from the Three peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007qyz3

BBC Chase rare Caddisfly

The team from the BBC Radio 4 show, The Living World stayed at the centre at the start of July to find a rare Caddisfly found at Malham Tarn. The show is a Natural history programme which aims to broadcast the best, most intimate encounters with British wildlife.

The incredibly rare Caddisfly which only has a Latin name Aqrypnia Crassicornis, is a flightless. In the UK it has only ever been found at Malham Tarn, however can be found in other countries like Mongolia, Estonia and Finland. The team of 3 stayed at the centre for 2 nights to hunt for the elusive Caddisfly. 

To see how the team got on with their hunt kisten to the show. It is due to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 August 21st at 06.35am, however it will also be available soon after for broadcast on the BBC i-player. 

Yorkshire Naturalist Union 150th Anniversary

On the 29th July to 1st August Yorkshire Naturalists Union met at Malham Tarn to celebrate 150 years of recording and conservation in Yorkshire. Around 40 people came to stay for either the day or for the whole weekend, so they could look around the Malham Tarn area. If it swam, flew, grew or died, it was counted and identified. The group set off during the day in many smaller groups to investigate things in their own field of interest.  The weekend was a great success and many of the group have promised to come back soon. Congratulations to the YNU on their Anniversary and wish them many more years of success.

If you would like to use Malham Tarn Field Centre as a venue please contact the office on 01729 830 331 or enquiries.mt@field-studies-council.org