Upcoming events About Trumpington Meadows Build a Bird Box Trumpington Meadows is a 58-hectare nature Friday 22 Febuary, 1 – 3pm reserve in South Cambridge, alongside the It’s National Nest Box week, come and build a River Cam. The site is a mix of meadows, box for your garden or the reserve. Suitable for hedgerows, riverside and woodland, and is all ages, children must be accompanied by an managed by the Wildlife Trust for the benefit adult. of wildlife and people. £10 per bird box. Meet: at the kick about area (look for our signs Many of the paths at Trumpington Meadows Trumpington and gazebo) are gravel or concrete, and are suitable for pedestrians, bikes, wheelchair users and March Hares and Other Mammals buggies. There is also a permissive bridleway Thursday 14 March, 7 – 9am route through the reserve. See the map for Meadows Guided walk to look for brown hares in the more details. fields around the reserves. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for other mammals too, as well as tracks The reserve is located on Grantchester Road, and signs. near Junction 11 of the M11. The Trumpington Cambridge wildlife events £5 per person (£3.50 members). Park + Ride and Guided Busway are located Meet: Byron’s Pool car park next to the reserve and there is limited parking at Byron’s Pool. There are ample cycle racks on Easter Eggstravaganza! site. Thursday 11 April, 10.30am - 12.30pm Download our app Join us to discover the many types of eggs you To discover more about the reserve’s history can find at the reserve – fun for all the family! and wildlife, download our ‘Trumpington £5 per child (£3.50 members). Meadows’ mobile app from Google Play or the Meet: Rainbow Reflection Garden (look for our App Store. signs and gazebo) Early Morning Chorus Thursday 2 May, 6 - 8am A guided walk to hear glorious morning bird song at the reserve. Hot drinks and croissants Contact details provided after. £7.50 per person (£5 for members) Tel: 01223 665742 Meet: Byron’s Pool car park Email: [email protected] Pollination Celebration Sunday 16 June, 1 - 3pm www.wildlifebcn.org/events Join the rangers to search for the little things that rule the world! We’ll be sweep netting, @wildlifebcn and there will be arts, crafts and fun games! Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Something for all ages. Refreshments available. Search for ‘Trumpington Meadows NR’ £5 per person (£3.50 members) Meet: in the meadows (look for our signs and The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, gazebo) Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, January to June 2019 Please contact us to book for all events The Manor House, Broad Street, Great Cambourne, CB23 6DH [email protected] or 01223 Registered charity No. 1000412 665742. Car parking available at Byron’s Pool car park or the Trumpington Park and Ride (a 5 to 10 Photos: Rebecca Green & Paul Wyer minute walk). Dogs at Trumpington Meadows Join us The reserve is a great place to visit with your four- Become a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN and help protect wildlife and habitats for the future. legged friends, and we welcome dogs and their www.wildlifebcn.org/membership owners. Please respect other users, the reserve Rainbow Byron’s and the wildlife that lives here. There are many Reflection Pool LNR ways you can help. Garden • Always pick up after your dog – you will find dog bins around the reserve. Wildlife • Make sure your dog is under your control at Trust Offices all times, and will come back to you if you call. Not all dogs, humans or horses want to be approached, so please be mindful of other visitors! • Keep your dog on a lead in certain areas that are sensitive to disturbance (see local signs). MAP KEY M11 Entrance N Water Bike stand Bench Picnic bench Mown path Surfaced path Trumpington Reserve boundary M11 Park & Ride Bridleway Viewpoint Mounting blocks Volunteer with us! Regular guided walks Are you interested in volunteering for the Wildlife Monthly Meander around the Meadows Trust at Trumpington Meadows? Every third Thursday of the month 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun. We have a conservation work party that meets 9.30am – 12noon. every other Wednesday throughout the year. The best way to get to know the reserve. Our Come and join us to help manage this reserve popular guided walk will show you all the latest for wildlife. Tasks are varied and include scrub wildlife, and you can see the landscape change removal, hay raking, hedge laying and more. No throughout the seasons. Chat to your neighbours, experience necessary – training, equipment and meet the rangers and get a breath of fresh air! tea provided. Please contact the rangers on No need to book – just turn up. [email protected] £5 per person (£3.50 members) Meet: Byron’s Pool car park ..