What to see and do with Surrey Wildlife Trust

Above: Join the Surrey Wildlife Trust in Surrey Life magazine every month

The Surrey Wildlife Trust are a regular fixture in Surrey Life magazine with their monthly column keeping Surrey residents up-to-date with their latest conservation efforts , wildlife to keep an eye out for and events that their rangers are organising around the county. Here's a brief snippet, giving you an idea of what to see and do in Surrey this month...

Surrey Wildlife Trust, School Lane, Pirbright, Woking GU24 0JN: 01483 795440
For more information visit their website www.surreywildlifetrust.org 

HAVE YOUR SAY on any of the issues covered in Surrey Wildlife Trust's magazine column, wildlife issues in general and the events that have got you out and about on the Surrey Life forum

• The first dainty, bright white snowdrops, quivering in the cold
  winter wind
• Hungry garden birds – food is scarce at this time of year and water may
  be frozen – so put out water, nuts and seeds or scraps of food for them
• Hibernating butterflies, honey bees and wasps out and about on the
  occasional sunnier days 
• Hedgehogs topping up their feeding when they wake briefly once
  a fortnight from hibernation
• Deciduous trees in bud – a welcome sign that spring is on its way

Get involved: things to do with the Surrey Wildlife Trust this month...

Thursday January 1, 1.30-4pm
New Year’s Day on Top of the World, Leith Hill
Blow away the post-Christmas blues with a leisurely nature ramble up and around Leith Hill with ranger Jim Storrar. Donations welcome.
Organised by SWT ranger Jim Storrar: 01306 730579.

Saturday January 3, 10am-3pm
Wetland Bird Identification Day, Mercers Country Park, Redhill
Join SWT warden Simon Elson for a guided walk to learn how to identify the variety of wildfowl found on this wetland site. Call 01483 795475 to book. Adults £25.
Organised by SWT ranger Steve Bolton.

Saturday January 10, 10am-1pm
A Winter Walk on Ash, Pirbright
A rare chance to explore Ash Ranges with grazing manager James Adler, to see over-wintering wildlife and this huge Surrey heath at its harshest. Donations welcome.
Organised by SWT grazing manager James Adler: 07968 832605.

Wednesday January 21, 9.45am-3.45pm
Drawing and Painting Treasures of the Woodland, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Leatherhead 
Be inspired by the colour and form of found objects, such as leaves, pebbles, feathers, nuts and seeds, or get help and advice on how to produce a picture of a woodland animal or bird. Call 01483 795475 to book. Adults £25.
Organised by Dawn Williamson: 01483 795475.

Sunday January 25, 1.30-4pm
Midwinter on White Down, Abinger
Stretch your legs on this leisurely stroll along the North Downs with SWT ranger Jim Storrar. Learn a bit of local and natural history and enjoy views of the high weald. Donations welcome.
Organised by: SWT ranger Jim Storrar 01306 730579.

Wednesday, January 28, 6- 9pm
Cheesybugs and Other Crawling Creatures, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Leatherhead
Search for these fascinating animals in this beautiful woodland setting, then learn about their ecology, their lifecycles and how to identify them. Call 01483 795475 to book your place. Adults £15.
Organised by Dawn Williamson: 01483 795475.

• To find out about other Surrey Wildlife Trust events this month – call 01483 795440