SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST: FIFE AND KINROSS MEMBERS CENTRE

PROGRAMME FOR SUMMER 2005

Non-members are very welcome at all events.

MAY

Conservation Workday

Saturday 21st, Kilminning Coast, Crail (NO 631 087), 10.00

Litter pick in Kilminning Reserve. All are welcome; please contact Stephen Blow, 07739 428204.

Outdoor Meeting: Wildflowers of Kilminning

Sunday 22nd, meet in the car park between Crail & Fife Ness (NO 631 087), 14.00

Sue Armstrong will lead a walk along the Fife Coastal Path and through the Kilminning reserve, looking at the birds but particularly also at the flowers abundant in the area in spring. Contact Sue Armstrong, s.armstrong@chem.gla.ac.uk or 01334 838279.

JUNE

Wildflowers of the Lomonds

Thursday 2nd, Holl Reservoir, meet at the Holl Resv. car park (NO 225 034), 19.15.

Tom and Biddy Gray will lead a visit to Holl Meadow and a walk circumnavigating the Reservoir, concentrating on wildflowers. Contact Biddy Gray, 01592 752372.

Start Wildlife Week at Barnyards Marsh

Saturday 4th, meet at reserve entrance near car park by Kinneuchar Inn, Kilconquhar, (NO 484 021) 14.00. The marsh is usually wet underfoot: wellies recommended.

Reserve convener Albert Lawrie, with Gordon Corbet, will lead a walk round the marsh, concentrating on plant life and invertebrates; then we will move on to look at the birds on Kilconquhar Loch. Contact Albert Lawrie, 01333 330480.

Conservation Workday

Saturday 18th, Fleecefaulds Meadow, Ceres; meet in the reserve car park (NO 402 087), 10.00-15.00.

Vegetation monitoring training and refresher day. All are welcome; but booking essential. Contact Stephen Blow, 07739 428204.

Orchids at Tentsmuir

Wednesday 22nd, meet in the Kinshaldy car park (NO 498 242), 14.00.

SNH warden Tom Cunningham will lead a walk to look for orchids and other wildflowers in Tentmuir sands. Contact Jean Stewart 01334 475763.

Tree Group Workout

Saturday 25th, meet Hill of Tarvit (NO 382 119) tree nursery in the Walled Garden, 10.00-12.00.

All are welcome for much-needed weeding at the Tree Nursery; please bring a hoe if possible. Contact Paul Blackburn, 01382 542826.

Bankhead Moss Reserve Open Meeting

Wednesday 29th, meet in the reserve car park (NO 447 103), 18.30.

Open meeting with conservation manager Stephen Blow and reserve convener Alister Jones to discuss management proposals. Contact Stephen Blow, 07739 428204.

JULY

Tim Brain’s Orchid Meadow THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Tuesday 5th, meet in the meadow off minor road (signposted Aldie) 1 mile east of Powmill (NT 034 984), 19.30.

This time we will be looking at the reproductive system of the Greater Butterfly Orchid with the help of a microscope and display monitor. We also hope to have caught some of the moths that are the specific pollinators. Joint meeting with the Stirling MC and FWAG. Contact Tim Brain, 01577 840317.

Conservation Workday

Saturday 9th, Lielowan Meadow, near Saline (NT 092 096), 10.00.

Habitat improvement and thistle pulling in Lielowan Meadow. All are welcome, but booking essential. Contact Stephen Blow, 07739 428204 for details.

Dun Moss, near Alyth

Saturday 16th, meet on the Alyth-Dalrunzion minor road (NO 165 555), leaving the A93 near Blackhall Farm, 10.00. Wellies essential! Bring lunch.

Joint meeting with Dundee and Angus MC led by Hugh Ingram. Contact Hugh Ingram, 01337 870294.

AUGUST

Falkland Landscapes: Stone, Wood and Water in Maspie Den

Thursday 4th, meet at Falkland Stables car park, 19.15. [NO 247 075]

Ninian Crichton-Stuart will introduce the elements contributing to the fascinating local landscapes, with an evening walk to appreciate them. Contact Biddy Gray and 01592 752372.

Tree Group Workout

Saturday 13th, meet Hill of Tarvit (NO 382 119) tree nursery in the Walled Garden, 10.00-12.00.

All are welcome for much-needed weeding at the Tree Nursery; please bring a hoe if possible. Contact Paul Blackburn, 01382 542826.

Butterflies at Fleecefaulds Meadow

Saturday 27th, meet in the reserve car park (NO 402 087), 14.00.

Reserve Convener Alison Irvine and Gordon Corbet will lead a walk to look at the reserve's flowers and insects in late summer. Contact Alison Irvine, 01337 830366.

SEPTEMBER

Conservation Workday

Saturday 17th, Weekend workday, venue to be confirmed, 10.00.

Habitat improvement as required. All are welcome, but booking essential. Contact Stephen Blow on 07739 428204 for details.

Fungi and Lichens in West Fife

Details in next FAWN.

A representative from the Fungal Interest Group and a lichens expert will lead this walk. If you think wildlife interest ends with the summer, prepare for a very pleasant surprise!

If you have suggestions for future meetings, or can offer to lead a walk or give a talk, please contact Sue Armstrong, Programme Co-ordinator, e-mail s.armstrong@chem.gla.ac.uk