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Get involved Wild things to do in August Thursday 1st August Chalk Grasslands in Surrey 10am to 1pm Discover why the North Downs have remained grassland for centuries and how the chalk soils influence its biology. Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: members £25, non-members £37 Saturday 3rd August One Day Yoga Retreat 9.30am to 4.30pm Reconnect with the calming power of nature on this full day of yoga inspired by the surrounding ancient woodland. Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: members & tutor’s students £65, non-members £77 Saturday 3rd August Walking Through Time 2pm to 4.30pm Enjoy a stroll through time at Chobham Common. Explore the beautiful heathland and discover how humans have left their mark over thousands of years. Distance: 2 miles. Meeting Point: Fishpool Car Park, Chobham Booking essential: members FREE; non-members - adults £10, children £2, family £20 (2 adults & 3 children) Tuesday 6th & 13th and Thursday 8th & 15th August 9.30am to 4pm Wild Rangers Conservation Club Suitable for children aged 11-17, Wild Rangers Conservation Club is designed to be the perfect way to develop young people’s passion for nature. From investigating species in different habitats and learning to safely use tools like bowsaws and billhooks, to sharing their experiences through the production of mini nature documentaries. We promise an adventure they will never forget! Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: Members £35, non-members £40 per day experience and learn from nature. Sessions include arts and crafts, games, exploration, mud kitchens, mini beasts and much more. Suitable for 2-5 year olds accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms go FREE Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: members £5 per session,non- members £6 per session Thursday 8th August Surrey's Wooded Pastures 10am to 1pm Uncover how the environment has moulded Surrey’s Wooded Pastures. Includes a visit to Ashtead Common National Nature Reserve. Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: members £25, non-members £37 Thursday 15th August Wetlands of Surrey 10am to 1pm Learn why parts of our county are particularly wet and why some aquatic habitats are full of wildlife. Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Bay Pond Gostone & Ashtead Common Booking essential: members £25/non-members £37 per course. Thursday 29th August Scything for Beginners 9.30am to 4.30pm Rediscover the ancient art of scything on this beginners’ course. Learn about the history of this effective conservation technique and how to scythe safely. Location: Bay Pond, Godstone Booking essential: members £45, non-members £57 Friday 30th August 10am to 5pm Willow Weaving - Round Basket Master the art of basket making with an expert willow weaving tutor. Create your own basket to take home. Location: Nower Wood Education Centre, Leatherhead Booking essential: members £65, non-members £77 Wednesday 7th, 14th & 21st and Thursday 8th, 15th & 22nd August Summer Tots at Nower Wood Unleash your little ones on the great outdoors with Surrey Wildlife Trust! Summer Tots provides a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to 18 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]