10am-3.30pm Thursday 31st October2019 Creepy creatures For children aged 8 – 12 years old. Spooked by spiders? Baffled by bats? Discover the myths and truths about creepy creatures. In the afternoon make frightful felt finger puppets. £17.50 per child For more information and to book a place e-mail: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
7-8 pm, Tuesday 5th November2019 The wren The wren is a bird of mystery: few people ever see one, yet it is Britain's commonest bird. Althoughit once appeared on our smallest coin, it is twice as heavy as our tiniest bird, the goldcrest. Finally, given that it can hardly fly, how did it get to Britain in the first place, considering that its true home is America? Join naturalist and author Stephen Moss for an insight into the biology, behaviour and cultural influence of this fascinating little bird. £6.00 For more information and to book a place e-mail: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
1.30 pm Sunday 6th November 2019 Scrub Clearance a chance to volunteer and fave fun getting busy with the secateurs. Register with Robin using the forms below.
10.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 16th November 2019 Trees in winter Join ecologist Neill Talbot for a walk to learn how to identify British native trees in winter by looking at their buds, twigs and bark.£6.00 For more information and to book a place e-mail: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
2-4pm Sunday 17th November 2019Identifying Trees in Autumn walk with Neill Talbot. Register with Robin using the forms below.
7.00 pm Wednesday 20th November 2019 AGM at Redland Green Bowling Club.
1.30 pm Sunday 24th November 2019 Scrub Clearance a chance to volunteer and fave fun getting busy with the secateurs. Register with Robin using the forms below.
10 - 11.30 am Saturday 30th November 2019 Deep Litter Clearing come join in with fellow members to clear the Downs and Avon Gorge of litter. Please register with Martin using the forms below.
10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 30th November2019 Willow reindeer workshop Discover the joys of willow weaving as you create your own Christmas reindeer sculpture. Artist Sarah Edwards will show you how to make a wonderful work of art – just in time for the festive season! £45.00 (includes materials) NB: This event is aimed at adults. For more information and to book a place e-mail: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
7-9 pm Tues 3rd / Wed 4th / Thurs 5th December2019 (weather dependant) Christmas star party on the Downs Wrap up warm for a seasonal night of stargazing with the Bristol Astronomical Society and Shaaron Leverment and Ben Brown from Explorer Dome. Be amazed as you look at the Orion Nebula through a telescope. Learn how to spot the main winter constellations and enjoy hearing the stories written in the stars with a unique festive twist.£7.50 (adults) £4.00 (children). (Includes a hot drink and a star-shaped cookie!) Please book in advance but pay on the evening. For more information and to book a place e-mail: mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk
10 - 11.30 am Saturday 25th January 2020 Deep Litter Clearing come join in with fellow members to clear the Downs and Avon Gorge of litter. Please register with Martin using the forms below.
10 - 11.30 am Saturday 29th February 2020 Deep Litter Clearing come join in with fellow members to clear the Downs and Avon Gorge of litter. Please register with Martin using the forms below.
10 - 11.30 am Saturday 28th March 2020 Deep Litter Clearing come join in with fellow members to clear the Downs and Avon Gorge of litter. Please register with Martin using the forms below.
Regular Activities
Deep litter picking FODAG volunteers and friends forage for litter one Saturday morning of the month during the winter from 10 am to 12 pm. If you would like to join the merry band please contact Martin for details.
Butterfly Survey Friends have actively surveyed the butterfly population of the downs over the last 6 years adding to national data. (data is held on our website). If you are interested in being involved please contact Martin on the form below.
Goat and Gully Monitoring A group of Friends keep a regular eye on the Goats in the Gully, making sure they are happy and healthy. Also we are looking to create a similar group who take note of the health of the Victorian steps and it's surroundings. If you would like to find out more or to get involved please contact Martin on the form below.
Conservation Sundays The second Sunday in the Month (this sometimes changes). Doing a range of activities and often asked to bring gloves, loppers and secateurs if possible. please register an interest with Robin on the form below.
Dead hedging the dead hedge working party work to build and maintain the dead hedges. If you are interested in being involved please contact Robin on the form below.