MCV Event Calendar

April Nature Walk

This is the first of 6 planned walks due to take place in the parish, on the last Wednesday of each month until October (No walk in August). This walk will be around the Downton Lakes and will be led by MCV Chairman David Horne. Meet at the gate on Shorefield Road at 10am. Do

May Nature Walk

KeyHaven Bird Observatory Keyhaven

Keyhaven Marshes The second of our Nature walks will take place in Keyhaven, and will be led by MCV chairman David Horne along the Keyhaven marshes. Bring binoculars if you have them. For those who do not feel up to walking, you can join Chris Barrass, who will be on hand at the observatory watching

Volunteer Task -Rescheduled

Due to bad weather on the 25th May, this task has now been rescheduled to June 1st Studland Common: Paths and areas adjacent to the Gate at South West corner of Studland Common. Where to meet: Access through Gate 9 at the junction of Cornwallis and Whitby Roads. Walk down path from Whitby Road keeping

June Nature Walk

Community Meadow and Churchyard

Community Meadow and Churchyard Keith Metcalf will be leading this nature stroll around the church and beyond. Meet at the Lych Gate on Church Hill. This is a members only event unless agreed with organiser. New members are especially welcome. Either fill in the form here, so that we know to expect you, or just

July Nature Walk

Studland Common This month we will walk the Studland Common butterfly transect, with Tani Read, who, along with a group of volunteers, monitors butterfly sightings throughout the spring and summer on Studland Common and the Meadow. We meet at 10 am at gate 12 located at the junction of Westminster Road and Pless Road. This

September Nature Walk

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.

October Nature Walk

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

November Nature Walk

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