Two of the many children engrossed while taking part in our Small Mammal Trapping event on Sunday 10th October 2021.

Six Wood Mice and three Bank Voles were successfully caught, inspected and released. For the full article, click here to go to the Events page.

Totley Swift Group erecting a dual chambered nest box for Swifts in October 2021. Hopefully more Swift nest boxes will be introduced with camera and sound system to involve the school children in the lives of Swifts. Another box has been erected by the Group on Totley All Saints School. For more detail use this link to go to the Totley Swift Group page.

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Outdoor Events

All events are free to members. Non-members will be charged £3.00 to cover costs.

14^th June: River dipping 1-3pm with Paul Hancock Meet at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane. Adults must accompany children.

12^th July: Butterflies walk – 1-3pm - led by Stuart Davies Meet as usual in Totley hall lane.

September:

Bat walk – with Dave Gash. No date has been fixed yet so keep an eye on the website for further details. We will try to borrow some bat detectors.

12^th October: Mammal trapping with Paul Hancock and Val Clinging from SORBY – time to be confirmed.

8^th November: Fungi Walk with Ziggi Senkans and Paul Hudson. Probably a 10am start but we will confirm later.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Tools, PPE and light refreshments are provided by the Ranger.

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Sunday 7^th September

Saturday 4^th October

Sunday 2^nd November

Saturday 29^th November

Further dates will be announced when they have been agreed with the new ranger.

For further information please contact FOGW Secretary and Conservation lead Andy Brewster.

Andrew Brewster <fogwsecretary@gmail.com>

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