Events calendar

For an unforgettable wildlife experience, join the Trust's dedicated staff and volunteers at their summer gathering in the amazing surroundings of Heligan. Some of the fantastic things to see and do will include; a wildlife photography walk with David Chapman, Fox Club's ARTrageous, meet native wildlife with Gwel an Mor, face painting, demonstrations with the Trust's Nature Reserves team, a fascinating bird walk around Heligan, games with the Marine Team, wildlife storytelling, and more!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Limited places. To launch marine week 2010, aquarists from Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay will introduce you to crabs, starfish and other marine invertebrates. Afterwards, make sea creatures from recycled materials. Contact Kirstie Francis below to book your place.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Join our trained marine experts and explore the incredible underwater environment in St Agnes. All snorkelers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the water. The event is free. Contact Abigail Crosby below to book your place.

Come and find out about some of the wildlife that makes its home in a graveyard.
We will explore the oldest part of the churchyard, which has been managed with wildlife in mind, and then create something, using natural materials, to remind us of our visit to this “living churchyard”.

Come and spend some part of the day with Cornwall Wildlife Trust and SeaWatch SW marine experts searching for cetaceans and basking sharks as part of the Seaquest Southwest programme at Carn Gloose, near Cape Cornwall headland. All participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Event is free and suitable for all ages.

Come and spend some part of the day with Cornwall Wildlife Trust and SeaWatch SW marine experts searching for cetaceans and basking sharks as part of the Seaquest Southwest programme. FREE and suitable for all ages. All participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month. 6.30pm food (optional) 7.30pm meeting starts. Cornwall Seal Group welcomes anyone interested in grey seals. Information is shared about recent seal activity, seal related issues and organisations involved in working with seals. The event is free.

An evening walk with bat expert Daniel Eva. We will walk along the reservoir to watch bats flying over the water and then on up through Fir Hill wood, to see and hear woodland bats, finishing with a walk back along the quiet lane to Porth Reservoir. The event is free.

Come along and join us and help with path, hedge clearing and general reserve maintenance at Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

CLICK ON EVENT TITLE FOR FULL INFORMATION. Join the Friends of Churchtown Farm for a fun, all day event with various country crafts & stalls, refreshments, children’s activities, birds of prey and a falconry display. There will also be guided walks led by the reserve warden, for the whole family to enjoy. Free entry!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Join seal experts for a spectacular seal day! Take an afternoon boat trip around Looe island with Cornwall Seal group and learn about the secret life of Looe’s seals, or drop into the Lifeboat station for lots of free seal games and arts and crafts. Booking essential for the boat trip. All participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Lifeboat activities are free. Boat trips are £5 per person.Contact Abigail Crosby below to book your place.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Five day course where you will learn how to create exciting wildlife films through learning the skills of camera work, editing and story creation. You will be filming at the best wildlife locations in Cornwall, inlcuding some select Trust nature reserves. Course attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their work on the Trust's website. Course costs £250, contact Jeff Goodman below.

Come and find out about some of the wildlife that makes its home in a graveyard.
We will explore the oldest part of the churchyard, which has been managed with wildlife in mind, and then create something, using natural materials, to remind us of our visit to this “living churchyard”.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Discover what lives in the rockpools with our marine expert. Contact Kirstie Francis below to book your place.

Join us and discover all the wildflowers that grow on the reserve.

Investigate the fascinating rock pools at Prisk Cove, south of Rosemullion Head, and discover the hidden world of crabs, fish, sea-anemones and strange shellfish with marine expert Ruth Williams. Event is free.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. From tiny shells to wading herons, the estuary supports a plethora of marine life often overlooked by the public. Here is the chance to discover the rich and wonderful world of the estuary mud flats, from digging in the mud to scanning for wading birds. All participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free. Contact Christine Spooner below to book your place.

Come and find out about some of the wildlife that makes its home in a graveyard.
We will explore the oldest part of the churchyard, which has been managed with wildlife in mind, and then create something, using natural materials, to remind us of our visit to this “living churchyard”.

A gentle introduction to the geology of the coast around Boscastle. Devonian and Lower Carboniferous rocks, their origins and how they ended up where they are now, will be examined. Easy stuff, so just come and join us for the walk and the views. Purchase of a Boscastle to Tintagel Geology Trail leaflet beforehand might be useful. No booking necessary.

Join us for our Traingle sale where you will be able to purchase various items including homemade cakes, plants, produce and books.

We will be looking for butterflies including the marbled white as well as a variety of flowers. Please note early start time. In the event of a poor weather forecast, please phone the day before to make sure the event is still going ahead.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Five day course where you will learn how to create exciting wildlife films through learning the skills of camera work, editing and story creation. You will be filming at the best wildlife locations in Cornwall, inlcuding some select Trust nature reserves. Course attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their work on the Trust's website. Course costs £250, contact Jeff Goodman below.

Come and find out about some of the wildlife that makes its home in a graveyard.
We will explore the oldest part of the churchyard, which has been managed with wildlife in mind, and then create something, using natural materials, to remind us of our visit to this “living churchyard”.

Design and create a mobile to take home that will remind you of your day at the beach and learn about the creatures of the sand as you do it. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free.

Royal Geological Society of Cornwall lecture by Tim Wearne.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. A guided boat tour, from the beautiful Fowey river to the enchanting village of Polperro. The boat will travel upstream in bad weather conditions. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Abigail Crosby below to book your place.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. All aboard “Look Ahead II” for an unforgettable trip on the “Cornish River” with its wooded banks and sharp bends. Falmouth Harbour is the third largest natural harbour in the world. On your trip you may see a variety of wildlife. Non-Trust members always welcome. Refreshments available on board. Contact Ba Whitehead below to book your place.

Come along and join us and help with path, hedge clearing and general reserve maintenance at Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Booking is essential, see contact below. Open event, so no fixed times. Join us at Allet to celebrate the international year of biodiversity as we undertake a ‘BioBlitz’. A comprehensive field survey of two of Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserves and its Headquarters. With the help of local experts you will learn ways to identify the various types of wildlife found in Cornwall and have the chance to find out more about the importance of biological recording to nature conservation in Cornwall. The e

An opportunity to study and photograph a wide range of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

Bring your own picnic and join local experts as they explore the botany, entomology, biology, bird life, geology and mining history at Goongillings Farm and Scotts Quay. The event is free.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Watch and listen to Trevarno’s resident bats emerge at dusk followed with a walk to hear bats foraging in the gardens. The event is free and weather dependent. Contact Trevarno Gardens below to book your place.

Join us for an evening where we will enjoy an illustrated talk about the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall by Barry Gamble. The event is free.

Wild Food Identification on the Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, Saltash.

A gentle walk around Cornwall Wildlife Trust Black Head nature reserve with our local wildlife expert Catriona Burt. Beautiful views over to Gribbin Head. As high tide is 1.30pm we will walk the Coast path around to the Hallane beach for a picnic. The event is free.

Join us for our members evening.

Join us for an illustrated talk by Seal expert Sue Sayer, from the Cornwall Seal Group, who will tell us all about these beautiful creatures that share our coastline in Cornwall. The event is free.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. The strandline is one of the most fascinating, and completely over looked habitats of the whole marine environment. It provides shelter for creatures, food for others, and ensures a healthy and diverse beach. Strandline expert Steve Trewhella will pass on his expertise and knowledge in strandline ecology during this evening talk. The event is free. Contact Abigail Crosby below to book your place.

We will be photographing dragonflies, lichens, fungi, flowers and butterflies. In the event of a poor weather forecast, please phone the day before to make sure the event is still going ahead.

Further information to be advised

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Spaces are limited, early booking recommended. Afternoon event – details on enquiry. Take a boat trip to our unique reserve and join the warden for an escorted walk around the Island. During the 2 hour visit we’ll help you spot the Island’s key wildlife. You’ll also learn about the Trust’s work and the challenges of Island life. Contact St George’s Island for more information and to book your place. Sorry, no dogs.
This trip may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

Meet to share cars and continue to St Mallets well area - (woods and wet valley).

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Although thought of as a terrestrial species, bats rely heavily on the habitats of the coastline for their feeding and survival. Carol Williams will share her knowledge and expertise to tell us about these charismatic little flying mammals. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free to Friends of Fowey Estuary members, £1.50 to other participants. Contact www.friendsofthefoweyestuary.org.uk below to book your place.

Come along and join us and help with path, hedge clearing and general reserve maintenance at Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Join us for an opportunity to observe what lives in a pond and how best to maintain a pond for wildlife.

Our short AGM will be followed with an illustrated talk by Sean O’Hea. Sean is our Mid Cornwall Reserves Officer; he will give us a talk about recent and future reserves work in Mid Cornwall and wildlife on our reserves. The event is free. A collection will be taken and there will be Cornwall Wildlife Trust Christmas goods on sale. Full Bar and parking facilities. All are welcome.

Manual tracking and identification around the Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve SALTASH.

A warm welcome to our members evening

Royal Geological Society of Cornwall talk. The event is free.

From archaeology and barn owls to ancient woodland and eco-tourism, Justin Whitehouse tells of the pleasures and problems of managing properties around the Helford. £2. Group members & children free.

Join us where we will be looking for fungi to photograph. In the event of a poor weather forecast, please phone the day before to make sure the event is still going ahead.

Join Looe VMCA volunteers and explore the beasties that lie beneath our shallow waves. From starfish to seasquirts, you will always find and learn about something new on these rocky shore adventures. The event is free.

Meet to share cars and continue to Wheal Sheba for fungi observations.

Join marine experts and explore the beasties that lie beneath our shallow waves. From starfish to seasquirts, you will always find and learn about something new on these rocky shore adventures. All participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sensible clothing and footwear for rockpooling. The event is free.

Seal expert from the Cornwall Seal Group, Sue Sayer will come and speak to us about the beautiful yet often elusive Grey seals that inhabit our coastline. The event is free.

An exploration in deepest China clay area, this is a sheltered valley running from St Stephen to Goonabarn, to look for Mushrooms with members of the Cornwall Fungi Group. The event is free.

Come along and join us and help with path, hedge clearing and general reserve maintenance at Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL, see contact below. Learn all about the Trust’s Living Landscapes conservation work at the 2010 Discovery Day. AGM starts at 10am (open to Trust members only) then a range of exciting talks, open to all, start at 11am focusing on Cornwall’s wonderful wildlife and the conservation work the Trust is doing to protect it. Fun activities provided by Fox Club will keep your children busy whilst you enjoy a day learning how your support helps us protect Cornwall's wildlife.

A warm welcome to our members evening for our annual photography competition

An informal evening for all our members and friends to come along and show your photographs and slides of the wildlife you have seen at home and abroad. We have a digital projector to show your digital photos so bring them on a memory stick or CD. The event is free. Wildlife books, Christmas cards, Cornwall Wildlife Trust calendars and other Cornwall Wildlife Trust goods on sale. Full bar and parking facilities available. All welcome. Collection taken.

Royal Geological Society of Cornwall talk by Colin Bristow. The event is free.

Cleaning Flotsam and Jetsam from the beach area and looking at the interesting things that have been washed up and also enjoying an afternoon barbeque.

The amazing diversity of microscopic plants and animals drifting in our seas and coastal waters and their importance to the marine ecosystem is revealed by Dr.Tegwyn Harris, the well-known marine broadcaster and lecturer, in his inimitable style – not to be missed. £2. Group members & children free.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Join us for a talk by Marion McCullagh who reflects on life as a veterinary surgeon on the moor. Free to Friends of Fowey Estuary Members, £1.50 to all other participants. Contact www.friendsofthefoweyestuary.org.uk below to book your place.

Please meet to share cars and we will then continue to Kit Hill (for lichens) or Tresallack (wet valley) depending on the weather.

We will be looking for items on the strandline before lunch and then photographing landscapes after lunch. In the event of a poor weather forecast, please phone the day before to make sure the event is still going ahead.

Come along and join us and help with path, hedge clearing and general reserve maintenance at Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve.

Come along and purchase your Christmas Presents at our Christmas Fair, where there will be wildlife books, Cornwall Wildlife Trust calendars and Christmas cards plus other children’s gifts on sale to help Cornwall’s wildlife and habitats. The event is free. Tea, Coffee with mince pies. Full Bar and parking facilities. All are welcome.

This illustrated talk by David Chapman on local wildlife and landscapes, combining some serious conservation stories from Cornwall with a more light-hearted look at the methods employed by a professional wildlife photographer. David has written many books about wildlife in Cornwall that will be available for sale (and signing!) £2. Group members and children free.

A warm welcome to our members evening where we will discuss all aspects of wildlife photography.