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BIRMINGHAM PARK RANGER EVENTS

April - June 2015

All events are listed on our website - www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks

April 2015

Wednesday 1st April Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.

Thursday 2nd April Easter Egg Hunt

Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm - 3pm

Follow the clues around the country park, keep fit and have fun. This is a family

event. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.

Thursday 2nd April Volunteer Day Edgbaston Reservoir 10:30am – 1:30pm Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites. Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston B16 9EE. Thursday 2nd April Easter Kids Activities Lickey Hills Country Park 11am – 1pm It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. A family event. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.

If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Thursday 2nd April Healthy Walk Selly Oak Park 2pm – 3pm Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking

around looking at wildlife and items of interest. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park,

Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, B29 6SS. An Active Parks session.

Friday 3rd April Walking Meditation

Highbury Park 10:30am – 12pm

An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can

help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High

Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.

An Active Parks session.

Sunday 5th April Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. Tuesday 7th April Easter Kids Activities Lickey Hills Country Park 11am – 1pm It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family event. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. Tuesday 7th April Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 7th April Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Tuesday 7th April Den Building Turnberry Park 11am – 1pm Bring your favourite teddy and build a den for them in the woods, using natural materials and using different designs and shapes. Meet at Trehurst Avenue, Perry Barr, B42 2PU. Wednesday 8th April Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 9th April Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Friday 10th April Easter Eggstravaganzer Lickey Hills Country Park 11am – 1pm Ever wanted to make an egg fly? Are you a crackpot inventor? Are you prepared to have smashing time? Then enter our Easter Eggstravaganzer. All you need to do is build your own egg transportation device and see how far you can fly it down the hill intact. Please contact the Visitor Centre on 0121 445 6036 or go to https://twitter.com/LickeyHills or https://www.facebook.com/thelickeyhills for further details. Family event. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. Friday 10th April Walking Meditation







Monday 13th April Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 13th April Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 14th April Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 14th April Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 15th April Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 16th April Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Friday 17th April Walking Meditation






Monday 20th April Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.

Tuesday 21st April Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 21st April Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 22nd April Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Thursday 23rd April Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Friday 24th April Walking Meditation






Sunday 26th April Down on the Farm Sheldon Country Park 1:30pm – 3pm Come have a look around the farm with the Ranger. Suitable for families and people of all ages. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. Sunday 26th April Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.


Monday 27th April Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 27th April Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 28th April Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 28th April Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 29th April Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.


Thursday 30th April Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Thursday 30th April Volunteer Day Perry Hall Park 10:30am – 1:30pm Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s Office, Perry Hall Park, Perry Avenue, Perry Barr, B42 1RS. An Active Parks session.

May 2015 Friday 1st May Walking Meditation






Sunday 3rd May International Dawn Chorus Day Lickey Hills Country Park 4am – 7:30am An early morning walk to hear and spot some of the 60+ species of birds; some of which have migrated thousands of miles to make Lickey’s their home at this time of year. If you have a pair of binoculars bring them along, if not we have a few pairs we can lend out. Please call 0121 445 6036. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. Due to the early start booking is essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.


Sunday 3rd May Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. Thursday 5th May Healthy Walk Selly Oak Park 2pm – 3pm Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking



Tuesday 5th May Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.

Tuesday 5th May Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 6th May Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 7th May Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Thursday 7th May Volunteer Day Edgbaston Reservoir 10:30am – 1:30pm Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites. Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston B16 9EE. Friday 8th May Walking Meditation






Friday 8th May Bat Night

Selly Oak Park 8:30pm

Help Brum Bats and the Rangers survey the park for bats. Find out what bats are up

to at this time of year and how you can help them. Bring a torch and wear suitable

clothing for a night walk. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park, Gibbins Road, Selly Oak,

B29 6SS.

Monday 11th May Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 11th May Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 12th May Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Tuesday 12th May Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 13th May Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 14th May Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Friday 15th May Walking Meditation






Saturday 16th May Bartley Green Ramble Woodgate Valley Country Park 10:30am Join the Rangers for a circular ramble around the Bartley Green area. Looking at the areas green open spaces such as Bromwich Wood, Bartley Meadows, Senneleys Park and Woodgate Valley. Sturdy footwear essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Sunday 17th May Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. Monday 18th May Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 19th May Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 19th May Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 20th May Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 21st May Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Friday 22nd May Forest Skills

Holders Lane Woods 10.30am – 2pm

Tinder, kindling, twigs and sticks join the rangers in the woods to learn camp crafts,

including shelter building and fire lighting. Limited numbers booking required.

Please call Kings Heath Rangers. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders

Lane, B13 8NL.

Friday 22nd May Walking Meditation






Monday 25th May Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 26th May Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 26th May Kids Half-Term Activities Lickey Hills Country Park 11am – 1pm It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family Event. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Tuesday 26th May Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 26th May Pool Dip Plantsbrook LNR 11am – 12pm & 1pm - 2pm Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL. Please Book in advance. Wednesday 27th May Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 27th May Newhall Pooh Sticks Newhall Valley Country Park 1pm Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others in the Pooh Stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your very best cheering voice. The winner will take home something sticky and sweet. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Wylde Green Rd. Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT. Please book in advance. Wednesday 27th May Bug Hunting Key Hill Cemetery 11am – 1pm Come along and forage amongst the fascinating setting in the Victorian surroundings of Key Hill Cemetery. Identify invertebrates, insects and larvae living amongst the stones and trees. Meet at the Cemetery entrance off Icknield St. Hockley B18 6PP.


Thursday 28th May Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Thursday 28th May Pool Dip Plantsbrook LNR 11am – 12pm & 1pm - 2pm Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL. Please book in advance. Thursday 28th May Volunteer Day Perry Hall Park 10:30am – 1:30pm Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s Office, Perry Hall Park, Perry Avenue, Perry Barr, B42 1RS. An Active Parks session. Friday 29th May Walking Meditation






Friday 29th May Newhall Pooh Sticks Newhall Valley Country Park 1pm Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others in the Pooh Stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your very best cheering voice. The winner will take home something sticky and sweet. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Wylde Green Rd. Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT. Please book in advance.


Friday 29th May Kids Half-Term Activities Lickey Hills Country Park 11am – 1pm It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family event. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. Please call 0121 445 6036. Booking essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. Saturday 30th May Plantsbrook LNR Open Day Plantsbrook LNR 11am Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL. Please book in advance. Sunday 31st May Down on the Farm Sheldon Country Park 1:30pm – 3pm Come have a look around the farm with the Ranger. Suitable for families and people of all ages. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU.


June 2015

Monday 1st June Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 1st June Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 2nd June Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 2nd June Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 3rd June Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 4th June Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Thursday 4th June Volunteer Day Edgbaston Reservoir 10:30am – 1pm Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites. Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, B16 9EE. Thursday 4th June Healthy Walk Selly Oak Park 2pm – 3pm Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking



Friday 5th June Walking Meditation






Saturday 6th June Summer Wander to Woodgate Lickey Hills Country Park 10:30am Put your best foot forward and join us for a walk to Woodgate Valley. This is approx. 8 mile walk one way mainly off road, hilly and uneven terrain with stiles and steps. Can be challenging, appropriate footwear essential and water / packed lunch. Sun cream and a hat if it’s scorching! Transport will be provided back to the start point. Please call 0121 445 6036. Booking essential. Meet at Lickey Hills Visitors Centre, Warren Lane B45 8ER. Sunday 7th June Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. Monday 8th June Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Tuesday 9th June Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session.

Tuesday 9th June Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 10th June Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 11th June Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Friday 12th June 10:30am until Saturday 13th June 4:30pm Sutton Park BioBlitz Become a ‘Citizen Scientist’ and help your National Nature Reserve. Our BioBlitz will be a 30 hour event to record, in detail the animals and plants of Sutton Park. A variety of experts, specialists and generalists will be on site to guide you through a range of activities designed to record the wildlife within Sutton Park. For further details go to www.facebook.com/SPBB15 Meet at Boldmere Gate, Stonehouse Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LH.


Friday 12th June Walking Meditation






Saturday 13th June Aston Park History Walk Aston Park 11am - 12.30pm Come along and learn about the history of Aston Park with the Ranger. Meet at Aston Hall Stable Range, Trinity Rd, Aston, B6 6JD. Monday 15th June Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 15th June Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 16th June Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 16th June Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.


Wednesday 17th June Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 18th June Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Friday 19th June Walking Meditation






Sunday 21st June Conservation Workday Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. Monday 22nd June Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 23rd June Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session. If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728

Tuesday 23rd June Conservation Afternoon Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Wednesday 24th June Buggy Safari Sheldon Country Park 1pm – 2pm A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers. Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session. Thursday 25th June Healthy Walks Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session. Thursday 25th June Volunteer Day Perry Hall Park 10:30am – 1:30pm Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s Office Perry Hall Park, at Perry Avenue entrance. B42 1RS. An Active Parks session. Friday 26th June Walking Meditation







Saturday 27th June Walk to Clent Woodgate Valley Country Park 10:30am – 1pm Join the Rangers on this walk to Clent Hills Country Park. Approximately 5 miles, walking along Worcestershire’s footpaths. Please wear suitable footwear. Transport provided back to the start point. Booking essential. Monday 29th June Down to Earth Holders Lane Woods 10:30am – 12:30pm Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning, including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks session. Monday 29th June Balaam’s Wood Workout Balaam’s Wood 10:30am – 12:30pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session. Tuesday 30th June Active Conservation Team Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER. An Active Parks session.


Contact Us Telephone and email contact details have changed for all ranger sites. You now have easier access to information about all council services through Birmingham City Council Call Centre for phone calls, and the www.birmingham.gov.uk website for online interactions. All enquiries for Ranger Hubs will be handled by Birmingham City Council Call Centre and e-mails will be replaced by online forms reached via the Parks and Ranger Service web pages. Contact us by telephone on 0121 464 8728. View our website at www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks Contact us by email/self service at www.birmingham.gov.uk Book a place on a Ranger Event, where stated.

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