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    Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s nature charity – the only organisation dedicated to safeguarding Suffolk’s wildlife and countryside.

    We make a difference for Suffolk by managing nature reserves - securing a bigger, better and more connected landscape for wildlife and by inspiring the next generation through hands-on experiences with nature.

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    By Steve Aylward

    Our nature reserves are some of Suffolk's most inspiring wild places. From tiny meadows to rolling heaths, they are as varied as the animals and plants that live in them. You are welcome to enjoy them all, free of charge... and when you're home again, please help us care for the nature reserves you've enjoyed, by joining Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

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    Inspiring interest in the natural world and getting children closer to nature is what Suffolk Wildlife Trust is all about - to make nature part of everyday life.

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Weave a willow running hare - FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 2 March 2019 10am-4pm

Redgrave & Lopham Fen: Weave an elegant running hare from English willow, for inside or outside use - with Jo Hammond, local professional basketmaker.

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Autumn leaves on vellum by Ruth Wharrier

Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop

Saturday 9 March 2019 10:00 to 15:00

Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook with special emphasis on capturing the wonderful textures and colours of festive foliage as well as observing and recording other signs…

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Felted hare workshop FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 9 March 2019 2pm-5pm

Redgrave & Lopham Fen: Create a hare at this beginner’s needle felting workshop taught by local needle felting artist, Sarah Brown.

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Fritillary by Ruth Wharrier

Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop - FULLY BOOKED

Monday 11 March 2019 10:00 to 15:00

Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook with special emphasis on capturing the beauty of wild flowers as well as observing and recording signs of the season, with botanical and…

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Female Blackcap

Spring Bird ID

Saturday 20 April 2019 10:00 to 16:00

Lackford Lakes: Explore this beautiful reserve with local ornithologist Paul Holness, and learn to observe and identify the great variety of birdlife around in Spring.

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Lackford Lakes Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Wild Writing

Saturday 18 May 2019 10:30 to 15:30

Lackford Lakes: Join Matt Gaw, nature writer and editor of Suffolk Wildlife magazine, on this full day creative writing course. Develop your writing skills and confidence in a supportive…

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Felted hare workshop

Friday 24 May 2019 2pm-5pm

Redgrave & Lopham Fen: Create a hare at this beginner’s needle felting workshop taught by local needle felting artist, Sarah Brown.

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Illustration by Ruth Wharrier

Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop - FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 15 June 2019 10:00 to 15:00

Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook, observing and recording signs of the season with botanical and wildlife artist, Ruth Wharrier. (PLEASE NOTE - the next Field Sketchbook…

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Peacock Butterfly by Ruth Wharrier

Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop

Monday 17 June 2019 10:00 to 15:00

Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook with special emphasis on capturing the beauty of butterflies as well as observing and recording signs of the season, with botanical and…

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Weave a willow running hare

Saturday 6 July 2019 10am-4pm

Foxburrow Farm: Weave an elegant running hare from English willow, for inside or outside use - with Jo Hammond, local professional basketmaker.

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