Milford Conservation Volunteers

Creeks and Saltmarsh Boat Trip
2022-11-30 09:00 - 22:30 UTC
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
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-18 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

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

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.

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

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Birding for Beginners
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-02 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

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.

Either fill in the form 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 | 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

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

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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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.

Bee Fayre 2022
2022-08-27 11:30 - 15:30 | 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
2022-08-18 09:30 - 12:30
POSTPONED – Due to the and continuing hot and humid weather.

Footpath Work – boards and drainage in Pleasure Grounds, access likely to be from Gate 9.

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.

Volunteer Task
2022-08-03 09:30 - 12:30
POSTPONED – Due to the and continuing hot and humid weather.

Fix gravel boards, lay weed membrane and spread stone. Adjacent to Sturt Pond Close, off Keyhaven Road.

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.

July Nature Walk
2022-07-27 10:00 - 12:00
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 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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Volunteer Task
2022-07-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Studland Common
POSTPONED – Due to the and continuing hot and humid weather.

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.

Volunteer Task
2022-07-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-22 09:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-09 09:30 - 12:30
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.

June Nature Walk
2022-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 turn up on the day.

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Volunteer Conservation task
2022-06-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Hordle Cliff
This task is for registered volunteers only. If you would like to join us please complete our contact form.

Coastal Footpath Repairs

Meeting Point; West of the Hordle Cliff Café where the paved cliff top footpath ends and the cliff path proper begins. Unless you pay to park in the Hordle Cliff NFDC car park or the overflow park, I suggest you park in West Road, Pless Road or Westminster Road.

Task details; the coastal footpath in this area is severely eroded. Similar to previous footpath work in the Pleasure Grounds, the intention is to widen the path, fix edging boards and provide a more level path with imported sub base material. It is unlikely that there will be any lighter type of work available on this task.

Parish Council Support; This task is being led by the parish Council and will involve the use of the power barrows to transport the sub base material.

Generally; Please bring water/refreshments and appropriate sturdy gloves and footwear.With summer coming along a hat and insect repellent are also worth packing. Long trousers are recommended and please bring shovels and rakes.

Volunteer Task: Logging
2022-06-14 00:30 - 01:00 | Log Store in Barnes Lane Recreation Ground which is in Barnes Lane just up from Wayside Close.
I am hoping to get a good turn out for what could be our last splitting session before we return to the Pleasure Grounds to cut some more roundels

New volunteers welcome, if you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form. Details of this event are sent to everyone on the logging task list.

Official Opening of Tony Locke Orchard
2022-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
Everyone welcome to attend this event

Parish Clerk Graham Wells, has organised for Roz Water from the Lymington Times to write an article, supported by a photograph of the new interpretation board at Studland Meadow/Tony Locke Orchard.

He has arranged for her to take some photo’s on Monday 13th June at 10am

If you could let your members know this is taking place, I’m sure several will wish to attend.
