Friends of Summer Leys
Friends of Summer Leys Local Group
The Friends of Summer Leys Local Group is run by a committee of local people, who are also members of the Wildlife Trust, to help further the aims of the Wildlife Trust at the reserve.
The reserve offers a wide variety of habitats and is in an ideal position for passing migrant birds and is home to many different wild flowers and insects. Detailed records of bird, plant and animal sightings are maintained and the bird hides are situated for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy watching the birds and other animals on the reserve.
The Friends of Summer Leys Local Group organises a number of events on the reserve including bird walks, pond dipping, flora and fauna studies and butterfly/dragonfly walks and a winter programme of specialist guest speakers. Everyone is welcome to attend. For all events and activities organised by the Friends of Summer Leys Local Group, please see What's on?
The Group organised a series of winter indoor meetings which were well-attended and will be organising more talks in the autumn of 2010 - details to be posted at a later date.
The Summer Leys Local Group will be holding the following events on the reserve during the summer months: all welcome.
| Sunday 1 August 2010 10.30 am-12.30 am | Guided walk on Butterflies and Dragonflies | Walk led by Douglas Goddard (Butterfly Conservation Trust & Northamptonshire County Recorder) |
| Saturday 7 August 2010 10.30 am-12.30 am |
Great Outdoors Project | Wildlife Trust event at Summer Leys: Bug hunting |
Sunday, 29 August 2010 8.00 am-11 am |
Guided walk on Birds | Walk led by John Ward, local bird expert |
To find out more about visiting the Reserve see the Summer Leys page.
Members of the Friends would be pleased to give talks on Summer Leys and its wildlife.
For further information, please contact Graham Warnes on 01604 471431 or email gawarnes@aol.com .