EVENTS
DO COME ALONG ...
A variety of events is organised by DaNES throughout the year, and some by individual members – fieldwork, educational workshops, exhibitions, talks, trips etc. Do come and join in. They will be advertised here on the website alongside those run by other organisations which may be of interest - check Events list for updates.
Advice about Field Events
- Contact the organiser/leader beforehand - field events can be weather-dependent and subject to change.
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear.
- Remember to take things you may need - refreshments / sunblock / camera / notebook / torch for night events etc.
- DaNES usually takes its own equipment to field events, such as nets, moth traps, containers, field guides etc.
- All those taking part in a DaNES field event must read and follow the safety guidance in our risk assessment.
EVENTS 2024
20th Apr - SPRING BEE SURVEY AT CALKE ABBEY
A search for bees (e.g. Andrena spp) and other invertebrates. To focus on the lawns and deer park. Meet 11:00 at the Car Park.
Contact Alison Thornhill 07983 897137 or trowhill203@gmail.com
28th Apr - ALLESTREE PARK INVERTEBRATE SURVEY
Meet 11:00 in the main car park, signposted off the A6 Duffield Road, DE22 2EU. From the A6 carry on along driveway to the car park. Grid Ref SK348407. Suitable for beginners. There are toilets at the Hall but no other facilities so bring refreshments as needed. There is sometimes an ice cream van!
Continuing the invertebrate surveys DaNES has been conducting for the golf course rewilding project. On this early-season visit we will look for solitary bees and their kleptoparasites around the sandy bunkers; also beetles (including evidence of dung beetles) and butterflies and hopefully plenty more.
Contact - Felicity Jackson 07730 168889
May - ELVASTON COUNTRY PARK Date and details to follow.
17th May - ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE. Event subject to confirmation.
DaNES is hoping to run one or two moth traps in the late evening to extend our understanding of the species present on this site.
Contact: Neil Ward 07714 153424 or neilward4754@gmail.com
19th May - PLEASLEY PIT COUNTRY PARK - WILDLIFE DAY.
DaNES will be present at this event run by Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group.
For details see: Diary Dates – Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group
June - CRESSWELL CRAGS Date and details to follow.
DaNES is planning to run a moth trap in the late evening
8th Jun - COOMBS DALE BUTTERFLY WALK
Meet 11am at Stoney Middleton football field car park, next to A632 at SK235750.
Walk of ca 3 miles with mild gradients, hoping to see local specialities - Dingy Skipper / Green Hairstreak / Dark-green Fritillary.
Contact - Phil Gilbert 07988 148316
23rd Jun - SHERWOOD FOREST
For Coleoptera - a joint event with the Coleopterists Society.
We might even see Purple Emperor if we are lucky!
Contact - Alison Thornhill 07983 897137 or trowhill203@gmail.com
26th Jul - ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE NIGHTWATCH
7-11.30pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX.
Annual Forestry Centre event with talks, walks, information and displays about various nightlife, including moths. Also activities looking at stars. Suitable for both adults and children 7+. Entry £5.
DaNES will be running one or two moth traps in the late evening
Booking essential - email: Rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk
4th Aug - DaNES ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW
10.30am-4.30pm at Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre (Green Room), Slack Lane, Heanor, Derbys DE75 7GX.
Small exhibition with live exhibits, and insect hunt in nearby meadow. Café. Free entry.
For further details contact Phil Gilbert 07988 148316
10th August - ALLESTREE PARK SURVEY
Continuing the invertebrate surveys DaNES has been conducting for the golf course rewilding project. Suitable for beginners. Looking in grassland and woodland edges, a variety of survey methods will be used including sweeping, beating and hand searching.
Meet 11:00 at Allestree Park main car park, signposted off the A6 Duffield Road, DE22 2EU. Grid ref SK348407. There are toilets at the Hall but no other facilities so bring refreshments as needed. There is sometimes an ice cream van!
For further details contact Felicity Jackson 07730 168889 or felicity.jackson.art@gmail.com
September 2024 - TALK: Bees and other insects
Idle Valley Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, North Road, Retford. DN22 8RQ. A Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust event featuring a talk by DaNES vice-president Kieron Huston (postponed from 8 February due to inclement weather).
Details to follow.
November 2024 - DaNES Annual Show.
Details to follow.
