BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Milford Conservation Volunteers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Milford Conservation Volunteers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://milfordconservation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Milford Conservation Volunteers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T172238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T172240Z UID:7769-1746266400-1746273600@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-22/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T142208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T163905Z UID:7459-1745402400-1745409600@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Lower Pleasure Grounds\n\n\n\nMeeting place: Old Bridge\, opposite Lucerne Road \n\n\n\nLeader: David Horne \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/nature-walk-20/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T163905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T164905Z UID:7746-1745056800-1745064000@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-18/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241206T153427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T130041Z UID:7691-1744797600-1744808400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Conservation Task DESCRIPTION:Organiser: Adrian Palmer \n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Community Meadow \n\n\n\nTask: As many of you will be aware\, the Parish Council has\, with the donations of local residents\, been able to purchase the area of Community Meadow that was owned by Friends of Christchurch Priory. In January\, MCV offered our initial thoughts on how the site is managed going forward with the objective of providing not only a community amenity but also enhanced biodiversity opportunities. Following a Parish Council meeting last month the first steps were agreed to determine what is within the site over this year before developing a management plan. It is planned that some initial clearance work is undertaken on Wednesday that will not disturb nesting birds. This includes; \n\n\n\n\nRemoving the boundary fence between the Community Garden and Meadow\n\n\n\nRemoval of low hanging branches of selected trees to provide better access into the ‘hidden’ areas of the site\n\n\n\nBreaking up and levelling of the soil ‘humps’ across the site.\n\n\n\nCutting back exposed blackthorn whips from recent mowing\n\n\n\nClearance of low density brambles under a tree where it is clear that it is not nesting habitat.\n\n\n\nPreparatory work for extending hedge alongside property that borders the meadow.\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not forget your drinks and wear suitable footwear (and headgear if the sun is still shining)\, gloves and for volunteers who prefer to engage in the lighter cutting back tasks\, your favourite pair of secateurs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form. \n\n\n\nTasks 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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/conservation-task-21/ CATEGORIES:Tasks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T172203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T172520Z UID:7771-1743847200-1743854400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-20/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T141550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192502Z UID:7456-1743069600-1743076800@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Note: Change of Venue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBirds at Normandy Marsh\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Maiden Lane\, Lymington at 10:00 or the Bridge Car Park by 9:40 for car sharing. \n\n\n\nLeader: Gill Watson \n\n\n\nDon’t forget your binoculars if you have them\, as you never know what might turn up! \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/7456/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241130T104450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T113414Z UID:7642-1742547600-1742556600@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:This is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh\, led by bird expert\, Keith Metcalf. \n\n\n\nSpace 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. \n\n\n\nMeet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nTicket Prices to cover costs only:\n\n\n\nMCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20 \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (trip 56)Tuesday 18th February 2025 (trip 57)Friday 21st March 2025 (trip 58)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Birding Trip\n\n\n2025-POSTER-CREEKS-and-SALTMARSH-EXTRA-WINTER-TRIP-2025-58 URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/7642/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Boat Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T163624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T163625Z UID:7743-1742032800-1742040000@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-17/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T172301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T172304Z UID:7767-1740823200-1740830400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-23/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T141257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172910Z UID:7451-1739872800-1739880000@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Studland Common\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Gate 12 Pless Road\, opposite Westminster Road \n\n\n\nLeader: David Horne \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/nature-walk-19/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241005T111334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T103114Z UID:7576-1739869200-1739874600@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh\, led by bird expert\, Keith Metcalf. \n\n\n\nSpace 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. \n\n\n\nMeet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nTicket Prices to cover costs only:\n\n\n\nMCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20 \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (trip 56)Tuesday 18th February 2025 (trip 57)Friday 21st March 2025 (trip 58)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Birding Trip URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/creeks-and-saltmarsh-boat-trip-12/ CATEGORIES:Boat Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T163350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T163421Z UID:7741-1739613600-1739620800@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-16/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241206T153026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T130331Z UID:7683-1738749600-1738760400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Conservation Task DESCRIPTION:Organiser: Adrian Palmer \n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Community Orchard \n\n\n\nTask: Stump removal\, Tree planting and clearance \n\n\n\nIncluding: \n\n\n\n\nRemoving 2 or 3 stumps still protruding above ground level following our previous clearance sessions\n\n\n\nAssisting with the planting of 6 or 7 fruit trees in the extended orchard. I understand that some of the tree sponsors will also be in attendance.\n\n\n\nClearance of unwanted growth around the base of existing trees and surrounding in bark.\n\n\n\n\nIf we have sufficient volunteers (and time) it is planned to install a more weather resilient path from the Pleasure Grounds onto the Common in the vicinity of the ‘Milford spring’. The work planned for next week will be the installation of timber edging boards for the path. No moving or laying of scalpings!  \n\n\n\nI think we have a range of tasks that should enable volunteers to participate at their own level of comfort. Please do not forget as always protective gloves\, footwear and drinks.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form. \n\n\n\nTasks 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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/conservation-task-20/ CATEGORIES:Tasks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T172317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T172319Z UID:7766-1738404000-1738411200@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. \n\n\n\n\nDrop in Birding Session at Keyhaven URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-24/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T163856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172354Z UID:7520-1737540000-1737547200@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Birds at Normandy Marsh\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Maiden Lane\, Lymington or the Bridge Car Park by 9:40 for car sharing. \n\n\n\nLeader: Julie Hallows \n\n\n\nJanuary can be quite cold and windy\, but Normandy lagoon is a bit sheltered within the salterns. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget your binoculars if you have them\, as you never know what might turn up! \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete form if you need a lift or can help with car sharing. \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/nature-walk-23/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241005T111337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T103013Z UID:7575-1737536400-1737541800@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh\, led by bird expert\, Keith Metcalf. \n\n\n\nSpace 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. \n\n\n\nMeet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nTicket Prices to cover costs only:\n\n\n\nMCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20 \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (trip 56)Tuesday 18th February 2025 (trip 57)Friday 21st March 2025 (trip 58)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Birding Trip URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/creeks-and-saltmarsh-boat-trip-13/ CATEGORIES:Boat Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T162828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T163434Z UID:7737-1737194400-1737201600@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-15/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241206T152516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T183935Z UID:7680-1737021600-1737032400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Conservation Task DESCRIPTION:Organiser: Adrian Palmer \n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Community Orchard \n\n\n\nTask: For this session we return to the Community Orchard where we will meet as normal at around 10am\, weather permitting. Tasks will include maintenance of the perimeter hedges of the existing orchard\, cutting back etc.\, as well as further works in the area prepared in October and November for extending the orchard\, prior to planting new trees next month. This will include more work to the hedging and levelling out some of the ‘mounds’ in that area. Again\, volunteers will be able participate at their own level of comfort. Please do not forget as always protective gloves\, suitable footwear and drinks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form. \n\n\n\nTasks 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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/conservation-task-19/ CATEGORIES:Tasks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20250201T172350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T172353Z UID:7765-1735984800-1735992000@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-25/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Drop In Birding Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241221T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20231205T183136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T162834Z UID:6954-1734775200-1734782400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-14/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241217T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241206T151949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T154851Z UID:7675-1734429600-1734440400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Conservation Task DESCRIPTION:Organiser: Adrian Palmer \n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory \n\n\n\nTask: This session will focus on various maintenance tasks at the MCV Keyhaven observatory including repairs to decking\, cutting back hedges and relocating bird feeders with additional protection in an attempt to dissuade squirrels and rats from plundering the feed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form. \n\n\n\nTasks 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.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/conservation-task-18/ CATEGORIES:Tasks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240912T062605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T083341Z UID:7407-1733734800-1733740200@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh\, led by bird expert\, Keith Metcalf. \n\n\n\nSpace 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. \n\n\n\nMeet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nTicket Prices to cover costs only:\n\n\n\nMCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20 \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Thursday\, 10th October 2023 (trip 53)Frinday 22nd November 2023 (trip 54)Monday 9th December 2023 (trip 55)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Birding Trip URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/creeks-and-saltmarsh-boat-trip-10/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Boat Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20231206T143037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T143117Z UID:6970-1733565600-1733572800@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-12/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T140205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172635Z UID:7446-1732788000-1732795200@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Sturt Pond Bird Hide to The Pans Observatory\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide \n\n\n\nLeader: Keith Metcalf \n\n\n\nWrap up warm and bring your binoculars as you walk along the seawall from Milford to Keyhaven to see what birds are visiting. \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/nature-walk-18/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240912T062611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T165751Z UID:7408-1732266000-1732271400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh\, led by bird expert\, Keith Metcalf. \n\n\n\nSpace 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. \n\n\n\nMeet at Keyhaven Hurst Castle Ferry Pontoon 5 minutes before departure. \n\n\n\nTicket Prices to cover costs only:\n\n\n\nMCV Members £15 Non-MCV Members £20 \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Thursday\, 10th October 2023 (trip 53)Frinday 22nd November 2023 (trip 54)Monday 9th December 2023 (trip 55)Number of Seats Seats are for: *MembersNon MembersMixed - please enter details in Message Box belowName *FirstLastEmail *Contact number *Comment or MessageSend \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Birding Trip URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/creeks-and-saltmarsh-boat-trip-11/ CATEGORIES:Birds,Boat Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20231205T182943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T183008Z UID:6953-1731751200-1731758400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Sturt Pond DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. \n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use.\n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Keyhaven Observatory on 1st Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-sturt-pond-13/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20231206T143038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T143115Z UID:6969-1730541600-1730548800@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven DESCRIPTION:Drop in Birding Session at Keyhaven \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions.\n\n\n\nScopes and binoculars are available to use. \n\n\n\nEveryone welcome\, so why not come along and see what’s happening today?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of venue here \n\n\n\nYou may also like to Drop In at Sturt pond on 3rd Saturday of the month. URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/drop-in-birding-session-at-keyhaven-13/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241016T170928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T171148Z UID:7621-1730466000-1730473200@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Great Coastal Bird Watch DESCRIPTION:At Sturt Pond Bird Hide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBird Aware Solent are organising a pop up event at the sturt pond bird hide. \n\n\n\nFor full details of this and other events see their website URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/great-coastal-bird-watch-2/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20241016T165648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T165748Z UID:7618-1729936800-1729940400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Great Coastal Bird Watch DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Bird Aware Solent organise a one-hour coastal birdwatch which anyone can join. \n\n\n\nI shall be organising an event on behalf of Wings on Saturday 26th October from 10am till 11am. \n\n\n\nSee attached poster for full details.   \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join me\, I shall bring down all the equipment needed to set up and to help with Bird ID to passers by. \n\n\n\nFeel free to invite family\, children\, grandchildren and friends to come down for an hour to Cut Bridge (or somewhere safe near there) where we can record what we see. \n\n\n\nIf you can let me know if you are likely to come\, that would be helpful so we bring sufficient equipment.  \n\n\n\nHope to see you there. \n\n\n\nKeith Metcalf URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/great-coastal-bird-watch/ CATEGORIES:Birds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T135512 CREATED:20240920T135817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T164013Z UID:7441-1729591200-1729598400@milfordconservation.org SUMMARY:Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Keyhaven Coastal Path\n\n\n\nMeeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory \n\n\n\nLeader: David Horne \n\n\n\nThe plan is to walk up the coastal path past fishtail lagoon and back down the ancient highway. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget your binoculars if you have them\, as you never know what might turn up! Please wear appropriate footwear for current weather conditions. \n\n\n\nOpen to everyone\, and new members are especially welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required. \n\n\n\nNote 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. \n\n\n\nEither fill in the form so that we know to expect you\, or just turn up on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact numberComment or Message *Send URL:https://milfordconservation.org/event/7441/ CATEGORIES:Walks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR