Meadow wildlife tours and events

FAMILY fun days, talks and walks for community groups and conservation taster events are all happening in July at Meadow Farm, Blackthorn near Thame.

Black hairstreak butterfly- Photo by Stacey Doran

Meadow Farm project officer, Cathie Hasler, is looking forward to meeting people who want to know more about the wildlife of this very special group of meadows. “The first two weeks of July will be a great time to see butterflies flitting through the colourful wild flowers,” she explained. “We’re welcoming representatives of groups who are interested in discovering the meadows for arts or heritage projects, wildlife conservation activities and nature discovery for children. The event is on Thursday, July 10, from 7 to 9pm with a guided walk, tea and cake.”

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust now owns and manages Meadow Farm after a successful fundraising appeal last summer, and a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

“Our three year project will involve lots of people from Bicester and the surrounding villages,” says Cathie. “We’re looking forward to working with local volunteers who are keen to help us manage the meadows and hedgerows, and meeting families who would like to discover the wildlife of the meadows.”

The Meadow Farm events in July are:
· July 8, from 10am to 3pm: Conservation Taster Day for Volunteers

· July 10, from 7pm to 9pm: Community Groups evening walk around the meadows for representatives of local
community groups

· July 12, from 2pm to 4.30pm: Marvellous Meadows for all the family, enjoy the butterflies, grasshoppers and moths
among the wildflower meadows.

Book your place at these events by calling the Meadow Farm office on 01869 245864 or email: meadowfarm@bbowt.org.uk