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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026
Join us at Saltwells Nature Reserve to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. We will have scopes, binoculars and ID charts available for you to use in the environmental garden next to the wardens' base. To find out more or to register to join in at home go to https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
friendsofsaltwells
Jan 81 min read
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Events for January 2026
Lots going on at Saltwells Nature Reserve during January. Join us to banish the winter blues at our Blue Monday Antidote or to contribute to the Big Garden Birdwatch. We hope to see you at Saltwells soon.
friendsofsaltwells
Jan 81 min read
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Blue Monday Antidote
Once again we will be holding our 'Blue Monday Antidote' event, but this year in advance of Blue Monday to give you strategies to improve your wellbeing in advance. Join the Saltwells wardens and the Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve in a range of walks and activities to chase the blues away at what can be a cold and miserable time of year. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.
friendsofsaltwells
Jan 81 min read
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Come and Explore
Fancy a longer walk around Saltwells Nature Reserve and beyond? We will be leading a walk around Netherton loop on Sunday 23rd November. Booking is essential so please email us on friendsofsaltwells@gmail.com to book your place.
friendsofsaltwells
Nov 2, 20251 min read
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Events in October 2025
As we move into Autumn we have lots of activities and events planned at Saltwells. Here's what's happening in October...
friendsofsaltwells
Sep 27, 20251 min read
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Saltwells National Nature Reserve 5 year celebration
It seems like only yesterday that Saltwells gained National Nature Reserve status, but on October 23rd Saltwells National Nature Reserve...
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Sep 23, 20251 min read
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Autumn Bat Walks
Come and join us for one of our last bat walks for 2025, bat detectors will be provided for you to search for the bats along with our...
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Sep 14, 20251 min read
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Fungi Fun
Did you know that Saturday 4th October is UK Fungi Day? In celebration of this day we are holding 2 events in collaboration with the West...
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Sep 9, 20251 min read
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AGM 2025
Do you fancy finding out more about the things the Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve do? Would you like to learn how you can join our...
friendsofsaltwells
Aug 28, 20251 min read
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Events in September 2025
Lots of events taking place at Saltwells this September, including the return of our ever popular bat walks- don't forget to email us to...
friendsofsaltwells
Aug 28, 20251 min read
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Summer newsletter 2025
Our newsletter for Summer 2025 showcases what has been happening in the Environment GardenĀ at the wardens' base, pop along to see the new...
friendsofsaltwells
Jul 3, 20251 min read
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Come and meet the Exmoor ponies
Following on from the success of last year's event, we are leading another walk to meet and learn about the Exmoor ponies that graze at...
friendsofsaltwells
Jul 3, 20251 min read
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Come and explore beyond Saltwells Nature Reserve
This July we will be leading an 8 mile walk along part of the River Stour, which includes visit to Bumble Hole and Haden Hill Park. If...
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Jun 30, 20251 min read
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Events for June 2025
Join us in June for our volunteering sessions, a guided walk to Netherton Hill or at Hawbush Community Gardens Everwild Festival.
friendsofsaltwells
May 28, 20251 min read
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Free school holidays crafts
Our next Come and Create session will take place during the school half term holidays. Come along and join us to make birds, butterflies...
friendsofsaltwells
May 16, 20251 min read
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Events for May 2025
Although our guided bluebells walks have finished for this year, we are still running regular events. Our events for May include a guided...
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May 1, 20251 min read
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Spring Newsletter 2025
Our Spring newsletter will keep you up to date with what's been happening at Saltwells National Nature Reserve over the last few months...
friendsofsaltwells
Apr 3, 20251 min read
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Events for April 2025
Come and join us at Saltwells National Nature Reserve during April and experience Saltwells in all of its springtime glory.
friendsofsaltwells
Mar 29, 20251 min read
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Bat Walks and Bluebell Walks at Saltwells
During March and April we are leading a range of guided Bat Walks and Bluebell Walks, details of these walks can be found on the attached...
friendsofsaltwells
Mar 13, 20251 min read
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Come and Explore Take 2
Our first longer walk of 2025 was postponed from 23rd February due to high winds but has now been rescheduled for Saturday 15th March....
friendsofsaltwells
Feb 27, 20251 min read
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