Milford Conservation Volunteers

Beaulieu Boat Trip
2024-09-30 12:45 - 16:30 UTC
FULL

Meeting Point: Details on registration

Leader: Gill Palmer

On Monday 30th September, I am organising a boat trip on the beautiful Beaulieu river to view some of the birds that are prevalent on the river bank as the tide falls, maybe even there resident seals!

This trip will take place on my sailing boat (we will motor not sail up and down the river!!) and will be restricted to 8 people on a first come first served basis! We will look to arrange 2 cars from Milford as transport for those who sign up.

Access to the boat will be from a jetty via a step and a step fender.

We will leave Milford at 12.45pm and be back 4 to 4.30pm.

Please complete the attached form if you are interested and further details will then be sent to you.

The trip will be weather dependant!

If we are oversubscribed, I will look to arrange another trip in the near future.

Gill

Event RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Nature Walk
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
Cancelled due to bad weather

Hordle Cliff

Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff car park by Kiosk

Leader: Gill Watson

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
This is a drop in birding session open to everyone. It is held on 3rd Saturday of every month, from 10 am – 12 noon, at Sturt Pond Bird Hide.

Local bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.

Scopes and binoculars are available to use.

Everyone welcome, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?

Details of venue here

You may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month.

Conservation Task
2024-09-12 10:00 - 12:30
Organiser: Adrian Palmer

Meeting Point: Footpath just upstream from Milford Bridge opposite the avenue of bamboo.

Task: Clear invasive bamboo on the banks of the Danestream

If there are any volunteers who did not respond to email, but can attend this task we are meeting at 10am on the footpath just upstream from Milford Bridge opposite the avenue of bamboo. Please bring a smile as you enjoy two hours in late summer sunshine, protective gloves and footwear and of course fluids

Every effort will be made to keep to this date, but changes can occur due to weather, logistics, to suit other involved parties or to avoid conflicting events. Generally an email will be sent to volunteers a week in advance with location and details of the task. It is possible that additional sessions will be added , including at weekends if there is time critical, or backlog of tasks to complete.

If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are generally planned with the parish council, and wherever possible have a conservation theme. Most tasks are conservation management or maintenance and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths. Occasionally we do get opportunities to enhance or even create habitat for flora and fauna.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and insect repellent as appropriate and bring your own water/refreshments.

Add to calendar

Google Calendar

iCalendar

Outlook 365

Outlook Live

Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven
2024-09-07 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00
Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven

This is a drop in birding session open to everyone. It is held on 1st Saturday of every month, from 10 am – 12 noon, at Keyhaven Bird Observatory.

Local bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.

Scopes and binoculars are available to use.

Everyone welcome, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?

Details of venue here

You may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month.

Nature Walk
2024-08-28 10:00 - 12:30
Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff car park by kiosk

Leader: David Horne

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to anyone, new members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Event RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Nature Walk
2024-07-17 10:30 - 12:30
Butterflies on Studland Common

Meeting Point: Gate 12 Pless Road, opposite Westminster Road

Leader: Tani Read

Tani is responsible for the butterfly transect at Studland Common that feeds into the Butterfly Conservation records. She will be recording butterflies along the way so if the weather conditions are not right, it will be postponed.

Every one welcome especially new members.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Nature Walk
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide

Leader: Keith Metcalf

The walk will be from the Hide to the Keyhaven Observatory along the coast taking in:

north end of Sturt Pond LNR

the first part of the Spit along The Cut to second bridge (i.e. bridge to bridge)

along Saltgrass Lane viewing the farmland (north) and Mount Lake (south)

along the sea wall above Saltgrass Marsh and overlooking Keyhaven River area

to Keyhaven Harbour, finishing at

the bird Observatory.

He will then do a return trip along the same route in reverse and hope to complete the walk back to Sturt Pond by about noon or soon after.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

New members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Conservation Task
2024-06-18 09:00, 2024-05-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-11 09:30 - 12:30
Organiser: Adrian Palmer

Meeting Point: to be advised

Task: to be advised

Every effort will be made to keep to this date, but changes can occur due to weather, logistics, to suit other involved parties or to avoid conflicting events. Generally an email will be sent to volunteers a week in advance with location and details of the task. It is possible that additional sessions will be added , including at weekends if there is time critical, or backlog of tasks to complete.

If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are generally planned with the parish council, and wherever possible have a conservation theme. Most tasks are conservation management or maintenance and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths. Occasionally we do get opportunities to enhance or even create habitat for flora and fauna.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and insect repellent as appropriate and bring your own water/refreshments.

Add to calendar

Google Calendar

iCalendar

Outlook 365

Outlook Live

Nature Walk
2024-04-29 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: All Saints Church Car Park

Leader: Wendy Thomas and Mary Wheatley

Wendy and Mary have been surveying and monitoring wildflowers around the parish for a number of years. The meeting point will be determined by what’s flowering at the time.

Open to everyone, new members are especially welcome.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Wilder Lymington
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
St Thomas Church/Churchyard, Lymington, SO41 9ND

Nature needs you!Come and see MCV at this event and explore practical ways to nurture and enjoy creation – the plants, birds, animals and insects which live all around us. Free to access

Find out more here: WILDER Lymington | Facebook

MCV AGM
2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00
We are very pleased to confirm that the AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk on Butterflies and Moths of the New Forest given by Jacky Adams and Nigel Owen

All members of MCV and friends are warmly invited to join us. We expect the AGM to last about 45 minutes and the evening as a whole to last about two hours.

Please note that if you are not a member of MCV you will not be able to vote at the AGM.

If you will not be attending the AGM and would like to send your apologies, please do so by email to info@milfordconservation.org to arrive no later than 25 March,giving your name(s).

Agenda for MCV’s Annual General Meeting 2024

1.Welcome and Apologies for absence2.Minutes of 11th Annual General Meeting held 11th April 20233.Matters arising from the minutes4.Chairman’s Report5.Treasurer’s Report6.Acceptance of the Accounts for 20237.Appointment of Examiner of the Accounts for 20248.Setting MCV Membership Fee for 20259.Proposed Changes to the MCV Constitution10.Conservation Officer’s Report11.Election of Honorary Officers and Committee Members12.Presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Awards13.Any Other Business including questions14.Close of AGM

The draft minutes for the 11th (2023) AGM are attached and can be found on our website at https://milfordconservation.org/agm-minutes/ These minutes will be taken as read on the evening.

A copy of the audited accounts for 2023 is has been sent to all members.

The Management Committee recommends that:

o Tim Light of Lightatouch be appointed as the Examiner of MCV’s Accounts for 2024

o The annual Membership Fee for 2025 should remain at £7.50

o There are to be no changes to the MCV Constitution at this time. The Constitution can be found on our website at https://milfordconservation.org/mcv-constitution/

The following people have been nominated for election as Honorary Officers of MCV and/or to serve on MCV’s Management Committee:

NameRoleProposerSeconderChris BarrassCommittee MemberAdrian PalmerPenny RamusDavid CobbettTreasurer & Mem’ship SecretaryAdrian PalmerDavid HornePenny GladmanCommittee MemberDavid CobbettPenny RamusDavid HorneChairmanDavid CobbettPenny RamusAdrian PalmerCommittee MemberDavid CobbettDavid HornePenny RamusMinutes SecretaryDavid HorneChris Barrass Vice Chairman Secretary

Brief information about each of the candidates has been sent to all members. Their election en bloc will take place during the AGM.

Please note that we shall be running a raffle on the evening. If you are likely to want to take part, please make sure that you bring some cash with you as no card machine will be available.

The draft minutes for the 12th AGM will be posted onto the MCV website, https://milfordconservation.org/agm-minutes/, a few weeks after the meeting.

Nature Walk
2024-03-24 10:00 - 12:00
Downton Lakes

Meet at the gate in Shorefield Road (turn left at the end of Blackbush Road) where there is limited parking.

Leader: David Horne

This event is open to anyone, and if you enjoy it you may want to think of becoming a member.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form below so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send

Conservation Task
2024-03-14 10:00 - 13:00
Organiser: Adrian Palmer

Meeting Point: MEG bridge.

Task:

The March task session is almost upon us although unfortunately we have to change the day as Graham’s Parish Council team are not now available on the planned date. We have agreed that the revised date will be Thursday 14th March, meeting at around 10 am by the MEG bridge.

At our last session the three Davids, Ian and myself cut back a large area of invasive rhododendron in the Upper Pleasure Grounds. Many thanks again guys. As a lighter task next Thursday, there are still four or five much smaller rhododendrons that can be cut back in the Lower Pleasure grounds before they become too established. If there are one or two volunteers who are willing to take on this task, please let me know and we can make separate arrangements to meet.

The main task with the PC will be, weather permitting, to pick up the drainage maintenance and footpath repair task that was originally scheduled for February, particularly the area where the overtopping, which is fed by an active spring, has scoured the footpath.

Protective gloves are essential, along with fluids to drink and wellies remain the most appropriate footwear. It is always good to see new and regular faces on our task sessions so I hope that some of you will be able to join next week.

Every effort will be made to keep to this date, but changes can occur due to weather, logistics, to suit other involved parties or to avoid conflicting events. Generally an email will be sent to volunteers a week in advance with location and details of the task. It is possible that additional sessions will be added , including at weekends if there is time critical, or backlog of tasks to complete.

If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are generally planned with the parish council, and wherever possible have a conservation theme. Most tasks are conservation management or maintenance and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths. Occasionally we do get opportunities to enhance or even create habitat for flora and fauna.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and insect repellent as appropriate and bring your own water/refreshments.

Add to calendar

Google Calendar

iCalendar

Outlook 365

Outlook Live

Creeks & Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2024-03-04 09:00 - 10:30
This is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh, led by bird expert, Keith Metcalf.

Space is limited so pre-booking is essential and payment needs to be received to confirm booking. Booking requests can be made using the form below, after which you will be contacted by the organiser for payment.

Meet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure.

Ticket Prices to cover costs only:

MCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20

More Details

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Monday 4th December 2023 (trip 48)Thursday, 4th January 2024 (trip 49)Saturday 4th February 2024 (trip 50)Monday 15th February 2024 (trip 51)Monday 4th March 2024 (trip 52)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend

Youth Birding Trip

Creeks and Saltmarsh

Nature Walk
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Keyhaven Coastal Path

Meeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory

Leader: Andy and Julie Hallows

We plan to walk up the coastal path past fishtail lagoon and back down the ancient highway. After the recent rain, wellies or waterproof footwear is recommended.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send
