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SUMMARY:Twilight Trails
DESCRIPTION:An evening talk about hedgehogs followed by a twilight walk to see night-time wildlife. Walks are accessible and the event is suitable for children aged 8 years and older. Please wear sensible footwear and bring a torch.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/twilight-trails/
LOCATION:Arlinghamvillagehall\, High Street\, Arlingham\, GL2 7JN
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife & Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Hogs":MAILTO:emilyatwildhogs@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Identification of the Wild Flowers of Our Commons
DESCRIPTION:From Classroom to Countryside\nJoin us for a day exploring the beauty and diversity of our local wildflowers. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of flower taxonomy\, helping you understand how different plant families are organised and how to recognise the key features that distinguish one species from another. We’ll look closely at the wildflowers found on our local commons\, learning the indicators that make identification easier in the field. \nIn the morning\, we’ll work with fresh specimens in the classroom\, practising with identification keys and guides to build confidence in spotting key characteristics such as flower shape\, leaf arrangement and growth habit. You’ll have the chance to compare species side by side\, ask questions\, and develop your observation skills in a supportive and friendly environment. \nAfter lunch\, we’ll head out to a nearby nature reserve to put your new skills into practice. During a relaxed guided walk\, we’ll search for and identify plants in their natural habitats\, exploring how soil\, light and landscape influence the species we find. By the end of the day\, you’ll be able to recognise a range of local wildflowers and have a solid foundation for further plant identification. \nWhether you’re a beginner\, a nature enthusiast\, or simply curious about the plants around you\, this workshop offers an enjoyable and informative introduction to the world of wildflowers. \n\nYou are welcome to just join us for the classroom session 0930 – 1230\nBring a picnic – if the weather is nice we’ll head out and have lunch on site\n** please note the practical session is not wheelchair accessible
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/identification-of-the-wild-flowers-of-our-commons/
LOCATION:The Pavilion\, Victory Park\, Lower Church Road\, Cainscross\, Stroud\, GL5 4JE
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife & Nature,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Stroud":MAILTO:wildstroud@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wotton's Swifts
DESCRIPTION:No other bird spends more of its life in the air. No other flies faster in level flight. No other sleeps on the wing. Join us to discover the extraordinary life of the swift – its closest and surprising relative\, its remarkable top speed\, why it rarely perches\, and where it nests here in town. Migrating\, sleeping\, feeding\, drinking\, and even mating are all carried out on its long\, elegant\, sickle-shaped wings. \nEach year\, these incredible birds travel thousands of miles from Africa\, returning faithfully to Wotton for the summer. Their arrival is one of nature’s most thrilling seasonal spectacles.Local swift champion Mark Pasco invites you to look up and rediscover this iconic yet often overlooked visitor. \n \nEvent Schedule: \n\n7:00pm – Short walk around the Chipping to take in nest sites and (hopefully) enjoy some swift fly-bys\n7:30pm – Illustrated talk\, including fascinating insights\, stunning images\, poetry\, and time for questions\n8:45pm – Approximate finish\n\nCome along to be inspired\, informed\, and amazed—and to help raise awareness of this truly epic bird. \nFree entry and the bar will be open.
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/wottons-swifts/
LOCATION:Under the Edge Arts (UTEA)\, The Chipping Hall\, The Chipping\, Wotton-under-Edge\, GL12 7AD
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Talk,Walk,Wildlife & Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wotton Area CAN":MAILTO:wottonareacan@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Great Big Climate Circus
DESCRIPTION:Young people from across Gloucestershire will present performance and art projects under the big top of the Great Big Climate Circus at Stratford Park\, Stroud on Saturday 20 June from 1 – 6pm. A free public event thanks to the National Lottery\, the Great Big Climate Circus is a youth-led creative movement turning young people’s climate concerns into confidence and collective action. Stroud is the first location of the youth-led touring circus\, which will also visit Dursley on 11 July and Gloucester on 18 July this summer\, as well as different Gloucestershire locations in the future.  \nThe showcase will include a variety of performances by Gloucestershire’s young people including inclusive youth theatre from TwoCan\, and aerial trapeze and gymnastics by the School of Larks circus\, both from Stroud; street dance and hip-hop from Gloucester’s Your Next Move and the Hip-Hop Garden; and music\, rap\, spoken word and DJ sets from The Music Works\, also from Gloucester. The event will feature music by the county’s emerging artistes including Chaka\, Berty Sounds\, Arfa J\, and the youth rock band\, Asphodel.   \nThe family-friendly event will host free activities for all ages including workshops with Forest Green Rovers Community; sustainable creative crafting with Can’t Sit Still\, and a circus workshop with the Magnificent Mr. Kai\, as well as giant bubbles\, arts and crafts\, bike maintenance and clothes swap organised by young people. Stroud’s well-known pedal-powered Rinky Dink Sound System and other walkabout artists will be entertaining the public.   \nThe free event will include climate and community-related stalls so the public can find out more about the work of organisations including Creative Sustainability\, Ernest Cook Trust\, Bromford Housing\, Cotswolds National Landscape\, Forest Green Rovers\, and more. There will be talks and short films\, including photographs\, projections and films made by young people reflecting their climate concerns and hopes for the future.  \nAn upbeat youth-led movement\, The Great Big Climate Circus is delivered in partnership by five Gloucestershire organisations: Creative Sustainability\, World Jungle\, Cotswolds National Landscape\, Bromford Flagship\, and The Ernest Cook Trust. The project has been awarded £1\,498\,916 (£1.49 million) over four years from the largest community funder in the UK\, the National Lottery Community Fund.   \nSince April\, The Great Big Climate Circus has been engaging young people through free arts workshops in Stroud\, Dursley and Gloucester. As well as rehearsing performances for the showcase\, young participants from secondary school age upwards have been co-creating masks\, costumes and backdrops from recycled material to decorate the touring big top circus tent.  \nThe delivery of the Climate Circus workshops and events is by Gloucestershire-based On the Brink Arts and Art for Action with World Jungle. Ben Ward\, director of Dursley-based World Jungle\, said: “Rather than using fear or blame\, the arts are a brilliant way to engage young people and build confidence. It enables participants to express their thoughts and feelings about the planet and inspire others in practical and positive action.”  \nYouth climate action will continue after the summer events\, thanks to Stroud-based Creative Sustainability\, which will support young people from Gloucestershire to develop their leadership skills as Young Leaders. Honor Binning\, project manager at Creative Sustainability\, said: “The golden thread throughout all this work is young people’s voices. We have been working with a core group of young leaders to co-produce workshops for these events and future climate action projects. We are excited to see their ideas come to life.” 
URL:https://wildstroud.org/event/the-great-big-climate-circus/
LOCATION:Stroud Area\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Environment,Recycling & Repairs,Social,Talk,The Arts,Wildlife & Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Jungle":MAILTO:info@worldjungle.org.uk
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