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Malham Tarn Field Centre, situated near Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. Follow this blog to keep up to date with current goings on at the Tarn.
The centre is run by the Field Studies Council and is popular with both geography and biology students, as well as the wider public. Opened in 1947, the Centre celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2007.Within walking distance of the Centre are famous limestone features including Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and spectacular karst landscapes. The route of the Pennine Way footpath runs very close to the buildings. Nearby habitats include limestone pavement, grazed and ungrazed grassland, woodland and species-rich fen, acid peat pools and stony hill streams. Malham Tarn itself is one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe.

For more information please go to
http://www.field-studies-council.org/malhamtarn/index.aspx




Thursday 25 August 2011

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 31st 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 3rd 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
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