For those of you in the South East there are some (free) events on Bumblebees that Buglife have organised...
Essex 18 Aug 2007 – Bumblebee talk and guided walk with Ted Benton, author of the New Naturalist Bumblebee Book - Chafford Hundred Nature Park, South Essex. From 12-4pm. To book tel: 01375 484016
Kent 19 Aug 2007 – A look at the other unique wildlife of Elmley Marshes, led by Geoff Allen, part of a larger RSPB event. From: 11am-3pm. Tel: Barry O’Dowd on 07818 805294
Kent 25 Aug 2007 – Bees and Butterflies: A look at the other unique wildlife of Cliffe Pools, Medway led by Geoff Allen – From 11am-3pm. For info/booking tel: 01634 222480
Essex 2 Sep 2007 - A guided tour around Hadleigh Castle Country Park with a bumblebee expert - Benfleet, South Essex. From 10:30am-2:30pm. For info/to book tel: Andrew Woodhouse on 01702 551072. Please note a small parking charge is applicable.
If you live in Essex, London or North Kent and haven’t yet taken part in the Big Bumblebee Hunt what are you waiting for? Go to:
Join the Big Bumblebee Hunt
Greg