Milford Conservation Volunteers

Bee Fayre 2022
2022-08-27 11:30 - 15:30 UTC | New Milton Recreation Ground, Whitefield Rd,, New Milton, BH25 6DF
Conservation Connection New Forest are hosting the event on New Milton Recreation Ground

Bee Fayre – New Milton

Conservation Connection New Forest South

Volunteer Task
2022-08-31 09:30 - 12:30
POSTPONED – Due to the and continuing hot and humid weather.

Footpath Work – load, distribute and spread footpath subbase. Access from Gate 21.

Details of this event are sent to everyone on the volunteer task list. If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are planned with the parish council, and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. With summer coming along sunscreen and insect repellent if you need it and bring your own water/refreshments.

Birding for Beginners
2022-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | KeyHaven Bird Observatory, Keyhaven
Open mornings are held every 1st Saturday of the month at Keyhaven Bird Observatory.

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

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

Details of venue here

Birding for Beginners
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00
Open mornings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month at Sturt Pond Bird Hide.

Local bird experts are available to help identify birds and answer questions. Binoculars and Scopes available. Everyone welcome, so why not come along and see what’s happening?

Details of venue here

September Nature Walk
2022-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
Saltgrass Marsh

Former MCV Conservation Officer, Keith Metcalf will be leading this walk along the sea wall to Keyhaven. Bring your binoculars if you have them.

Meet at the crabbing bridge at the junction of New Lane and Saltgrass Lane.

This is a members only event unless agreed with organiser.

New members are especially welcome.

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

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Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2022-10-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2022-12-15 09:00 - 22:30 | Keyhaven Hurst Ferry Pontoon
SOLD OUT

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 £18

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Youth Birding Trip

Creeks and Saltmarsh

October Nature Walk
2022-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
POSTPONED UNTIL 20th JANUARY 2023 details

Milford Dam

For our October Nature Walk we hope to be able to organise a visit to the Milford Dam at Downton with an expert from the environment Agency.

Save the date and we will confirm details as soon as we can.

This is a members only event unless agreed with organiser.

New members are especially welcome.

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November Nature Walk
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
Downton Quarry Lakes

Leader: David Horne

Meet at Shorefield Rd entrance (limited parking available).

This is a members only event unless agreed with organiser.

New members are especially welcome.

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Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2022-11-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Keyhaven Hurst Ferry Pontoon
SOLD OUT – Due to weather this trip has been postponed until November 30th

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 £18

Ticket Reservation and Enquiries Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Friday, 20th October 2023 (trip 46)Monday 20th November 2023 (trip 47)Monday 4th December 2023 (trip 48)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

Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2022-11-30 09:00 - 22:30
SOLD OUT

This is a replacement for the Nov 19th trip which was postponed due to bad weather.

This is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarsh, led by 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 £18

Ticket Reservation and Enquiries Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Friday, 20th October 2023 (trip 46)Monday 20th November 2023 (trip 47)Monday 4th December 2023 (trip 48)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

Birding for Beginners
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | KeyHaven Bird Observatory, Keyhaven
Open mornings are held every 1st Saturday of the month 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

Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2023-01-14 09:00 - 10:30
CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

SOLD OUT

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 £18

Ticket Reservation and Enquiries Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event *Date *Friday, 20th October 2023 (trip 46)Monday 20th November 2023 (trip 47)Monday 4th December 2023 (trip 48)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

January Nature walk
2023-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
Guided tour of Downton Lane dam by Environment Agency

Leader: David Horne

NOTE: This tour has a limited of 10 people due to the size of the dam control room. It is expected that more can join the tour, without seeing the control room.

meeting place – to be advised

This is a members only event unless agreed with organiser.

New members are especially welcome.

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

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Conservation Task
2023-01-26 10:00 - 12:30
Meet at the entrance to the lower pleasure grounds by Kivernell Road.

Wear warm clothing as it can be cold when you are not in the sun. The task is to redo some drainage and fill in holes in the footpath. Some of the work is heavy but there are always light tasks to be done. So please come along and enjoy some time out enjoying the winter sun with like minded people.

Details of this event are sent to everyone on the volunteer task list. If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are planned with the parish council, and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. With summer coming along sunscreen and insect repellent if you need it and bring your own water/refreshments.

New Forest Volunteer Fair
2023-01-29 10:30 - 16:00 | Brockenhurst Village Hall
MCV will have a stall at the New Forest Volunteer Fair which is being held this year in Brockenhurst. Come Full details in link below

Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2023-02-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-02-25 10:00, 2023-03-14 10:00 - 22:30, 2023-03-15 09:00 - 10:30

Conservation Task
2023-02-23 10:00 - 12:30
Meeting point to be posted nearer the time.

Details of this event are sent to everyone on the volunteer task list. If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are planned with the parish council, and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Depending on the season and weather bring along sunscreen and insect repellent and if you need it, and bring your own water/refreshments.

Nature Walk
2023-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Sturt Pond Bide Hide to Keyhaven Bird Observatory
Meeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide

Leader: Keith Metcalf

Keith is known to many of you and will be leading another walk along the sea wall from Sturt Pond Bird Hide to Keyhaven Observatory, Looking to see what birds the weather has brought to our shores.

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.

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Milford Volunteer Fair
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Milford Community Centre
The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust are organising a Volunteer Fair on Saturday March 18th from 10am to 12noon in the Community Centre.

MCV will be there so come and say Hello!

Conservation Task
2023-03-22 10:00 - 12:30
We will be working on Studland Common again and clearing another scrub area.

Meeting Point

If you enter the Common from Pless Road, you cross the meadow and go through the gate where the bench is. We will be working about 100m up the path on the right hand side.

There will be a mix of tasks from light pruning to heavier removal of bramble. This will be our last opportunity to work in the scrub area until after the birds have nested as we do not want to cause any disturbance. Please remember to bring good gloves and some water. We will bring some tools but if you have your favourite secateurs etc you can bring your own tools.

I think the morning should be dry but who knows. If it is raining at 9.30 then the tasking will be called off.

Details of this event are sent to everyone on the volunteer task list. If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are planned with the parish council, and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Depending on the season and weather bring along sunscreen and insect repellent and if you need it, and bring your own water/refreshments.

Nature Walk
2023-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | KeyHaven Bird Observatory, Keyhaven
Meeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory

Leader: David Horne

David is Chairman of MCV committee and has a great deal of knowledge on many aspects of the environment.

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.

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

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