Walks and Talks 2008

          A series of fascinating talks and walks again this summer, led by top experts, to help us know and understand about the countryside.

• Learn map reading in Goathland Car park June 8th 1.30pm. Minimum age 10 years.

• "The Aliens have landed" - problems of immigrant seeds and insects 5th June.

• Apples and Artists - Illustration evening 12th June -  both at North Yorks Park Office, Bondgate, Helmsley, at 7pm.

• Evening activities - "In Search of the Night Jar" 13th June 9.30pm at Spiers House and National Bat Night 24th August 7pm at Castle Howard.

• Badger Watching - June 9th and July 21st 7- 10pm, minimum age 8years.

• If you prefer to walk then visit Lastingham Church from Hutton Hole, 28th July 2 - 4.30pm, or tour the Ryedale Vineyards on 27th August, or walk round Fen Bog on the Moors on 11th September 6.00pm.

          Pick up this ever popular full programme from Library or TIC. Wear  appropriate clothing. Most have a small charge from £3 to £5 and booking is needed through Gail Snowden 01653 600666 ext 314. e mail: gail.snowden@ryedale.gov.uk

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