| LANCASHIRE, MANCHESTER AND N. MERSEYSIDE WILDLIFE TRUST |
| The following training events are to be held at the Penwortham Environment Education Centre, Penwortham. The Centre is set between two small nature reserves with a network of ponds, meadows and woodlands, on the edge of a major National Grid substation just south of Preston.
It is easily accessible by public transport, and if coming by car is only 15 minutes drive from junction 29 off the M6. All events start at 9.45am and finish at 4.15pm, unless otherwise stated. Refreshments are provided but bring your own lunch. Participants must book in advance - please telephone 01772 751 110 for a booking-form. |
| Saturday 16 February | The Green-wood Way Greenwood turning, making whistles and twiggy pencils. Also mini charcoal burners and besom-making Ted Charnley | £45.00 |
| Saturday 23 March | Running a Safe and Enjoyable Children's Wildlife Group The day will be in two parts – the practicalities and requirements of running a group in the morning and a set of repertoire-building activities in the afternoon. Chris Whitehead – Wildlife Watch Coordinator and Head of Education for the Wildlife Trust | £25.00 |
| Saturday 13 April | Earth Education Introductory Workshop Includes sessions on earthwalks, conceptual encounter and throwaway planet Steve Van Matre | £45.00 |
| Sunday 14 April | Earth Education Advanced Workshop This is a day for people who have attended the introductory workshop and who wish to build on their leadership skills. Steve Van Matre | £45.00 |
| Saturday 12 May | Clay, Beehive Kilns and Pottery – Refining Clay Refining clay and making pots using traditional techniques. Chris Whitehead and Kath Wyatt | £35.00 |
| Saturday 26 May | Clay, Beehive Kilns and Pottery – Building a Beehive Kiln Making as beehive kiln. This process can take many hours, so bring a tent and sleeping bag! (not compulsory!) Chris Whitehead and Kath Wyatt | £35.00 |
| . | The events on 12 and 26 May form a sequence but can be attended separately. | . |