Talks are presented free of charge but donations are gratefully accepted on behalf of the Trust to support their work conserving our wild spaces for future generations.
The Wonderful Watery World of Waders
Lapwing Credit A.J Critch Wildlife
The Wonderful Watery World of Waders
In this talk, I share my enthusiasm for our wading birds. This talk is for non-specialists and covers wading birds’ adaptations, feeding habits and nesting sites. The talk will be rounded off with some wonderfully inspiring conservation success stories.
Throughout my talk I will show clips of these magnificent birds and throw in some random facts that I hope you find interesting.
This talk is about our wonderful wading birds. This talk is for non-specialists. It covers the birds’ adaptations, feeding habits and nesting sites. Some wonderful conservation success stories bring the talk to a happy end. Throughout the talk there are video clips of the birds and the talk is peppered with some interesting random facts.
Restoring Our Peatlands
Little Woolden Moss Credit A.J Critch Wildlife
Restoring Our Peatlands
It is now understood that peatlands play an important role in mitigating the climate emergency. The talk covers the importance of peatlands, how they’re formed and why they have been degraded. You will find out how The Lancashire Wildlife Trust are restoring some of the damaged sites in our area. The talk ends with information about the return of some specialised flora and fauna to the restored sites.
Peat in Gardening
Peat free planting
Peat in Gardening
This talk is designed for gardening groups to raise awareness about what peatlands are, the use of peat in gardening and the role of the horticultural industry in their damage. The alternatives to peat are discussed in detail. The talk covers how the Lancashire Wildlife Trust are restoring some of the degraded sites and ends with a few examples of the successful return of some specialised flora and fauna to the restored sites.
From the Weasel to the Badger: Our Marvellous Mustelids
Two badgers Credit Paul Browning
From the Weasel to the Badger: Our Marvellous Mustelids
Most people have no idea what mustelids are. The Latin name Mustela means weasel. The talk gives information about the six charismatic native Mustelids that roam our countryside (and the non-native mink). It includes some facts and figures about these animals as well as references to their significance in literature and our national heritage. Throughout the talk, there will be short video clips of these animals for you to enjoy.