BIRMINGHAM PARK RANGER EVENTS
April - June 2015
All events are listed on our website - www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks
April 2015
Wednesday 1st April
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 2nd April
Easter Egg Hunt
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm - 3pm
Follow the clues around the country park, keep fit and have fun. This is a family
event. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Thursday 2nd April
Volunteer Day
Edgbaston Reservoir
10:30am – 1:30pm
Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites.
Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston B16 9EE.
Thursday 2nd April
Easter Kids Activities
Lickey Hills Country Park
11am – 1pm
It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. A family event. Booking essential.
Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45
8ER.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 2nd April
Healthy Walk
Selly Oak Park
2pm – 3pm
Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking
around looking at wildlife and items of interest. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park,
Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, B29 6SS. An Active Parks session.
Friday 3rd April
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Sunday 5th April
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park
11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Tuesday 7th April
Easter Kids Activities
Lickey Hills Country Park
11am – 1pm
It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family event. Booking essential. Please
call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
Tuesday 7th April
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 7th April
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Tuesday 7th April
Den Building
Turnberry Park
11am – 1pm
Bring your favourite teddy and build a den for them in the woods, using natural
materials and using different designs and shapes. Meet at Trehurst Avenue, Perry
Barr, B42 2PU.
Wednesday 8th April
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 9th April
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Friday 10th April
Easter Eggstravaganzer
Lickey Hills Country Park
11am – 1pm
Ever wanted to make an egg fly? Are you a crackpot inventor? Are you prepared to
have smashing time? Then enter our Easter Eggstravaganzer. All you need to do is
build your own egg transportation device and see how far you can fly it down the hill
intact. Please contact the Visitor Centre on 0121 445 6036 or go to
https://twitter.com/LickeyHills or https://www.facebook.com/thelickeyhills for further
details. Family event. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the
Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
Friday 10th April
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Monday 13th April
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 13th April
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 14th April
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 14th April
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 15th April
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 16th April
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Friday 17th April
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Monday 20th April
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 21st April
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 21st April
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 22nd April
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 23rd April
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Friday 24th April
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Sunday 26th April
Down on the Farm
Sheldon Country Park
1:30pm – 3pm
Come have a look around the farm with the Ranger. Suitable for families and people
of all ages. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU.
Sunday 26th April
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Monday 27th April
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 27th April
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 28th April
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 28th April
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 29th April
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 30th April
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Thursday 30th April
Volunteer Day
Perry Hall Park
10:30am – 1:30pm
Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s
Office, Perry Hall Park, Perry Avenue, Perry Barr, B42 1RS. An Active Parks
session.
May 2015
Friday 1st May
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Sunday 3rd May
International Dawn Chorus Day
Lickey Hills Country Park
4am – 7:30am
An early morning walk to hear and spot some of the 60+ species of birds; some of
which have migrated thousands of miles to make Lickey’s their home at this time of
year. If you have a pair of binoculars bring them along, if not we have a few pairs we
can lend out. Please call 0121 445 6036. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. Due to
the early start booking is essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane,
Rednal, B45 8ER.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Sunday 3rd May
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Thursday 5th May
Healthy Walk
Selly Oak Park
2pm – 3pm
Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking
around looking at wildlife and items of interest. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park,
Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, B29 6SS. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 5th May
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 5th May
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 6th May
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 7th May
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 7th May
Volunteer Day
Edgbaston Reservoir
10:30am – 1:30pm
Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites.
Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston B16 9EE.
Friday 8th May
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Friday 8th May
Bat Night
Selly Oak Park
8:30pm
Help Brum Bats and the Rangers survey the park for bats. Find out what bats are up
to at this time of year and how you can help them. Bring a torch and wear suitable
clothing for a night walk. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park, Gibbins Road, Selly Oak,
B29 6SS.
Monday 11th May
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 11th May
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 12th May
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Tuesday 12th May
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 13th May
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 14th May
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Friday 15th May
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Saturday 16th May
Bartley Green Ramble
Woodgate Valley Country Park 10:30am
Join the Rangers for a circular ramble around the Bartley Green area. Looking at
the areas green open spaces such as Bromwich Wood, Bartley Meadows,
Senneleys Park and Woodgate Valley. Sturdy footwear essential. Meet at the
Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Sunday 17th May
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park
11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Monday 18th May
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 19th May
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 19th May
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 20th May
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 21st May
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Friday 22nd May
Forest Skills
Holders Lane Woods
10.30am – 2pm
Tinder, kindling, twigs and sticks join the rangers in the woods to learn camp crafts,
including shelter building and fire lighting. Limited numbers booking required.
Please call Kings Heath Rangers. Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders
Lane, B13 8NL.
Friday 22nd May
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Monday 25th May
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 26th May
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 26th May
Kids Half-Term Activities
Lickey Hills Country Park
11am – 1pm
It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family Event. Wear suitable outdoor
clothing. Booking essential. Please call 0121 445 6036. Meet at the Visitor
Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Tuesday 26th May
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 26th May
Pool Dip
Plantsbrook LNR
11am – 12pm & 1pm - 2pm
Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to
discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park
off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL.
Please Book in advance.
Wednesday 27th May
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 27th May
Newhall Pooh Sticks
Newhall Valley Country Park
1pm
Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others
in the Pooh Stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your
very best cheering voice. The winner will take home something sticky and sweet.
Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Wylde Green Rd. Sutton
Coldfield, B76 1QT. Please book in advance.
Wednesday 27th May
Bug Hunting
Key Hill Cemetery
11am – 1pm
Come along and forage amongst the fascinating setting in the Victorian
surroundings of Key Hill Cemetery. Identify invertebrates, insects and larvae living
amongst the stones and trees. Meet at the Cemetery entrance off Icknield St.
Hockley B18 6PP.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 28th May
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Thursday 28th May
Pool Dip
Plantsbrook LNR
11am – 12pm & 1pm - 2pm
Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to
discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park
off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL.
Please book in advance.
Thursday 28th May
Volunteer Day
Perry Hall Park
10:30am – 1:30pm
Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s
Office, Perry Hall Park, Perry Avenue, Perry Barr, B42 1RS. An Active Parks
session.
Friday 29th May
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Friday 29th May
Newhall Pooh Sticks
Newhall Valley Country Park
1pm
Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others
in the Pooh Stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your
very best cheering voice. The winner will take home something sticky and sweet.
Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park off Wylde Green Rd. Sutton
Coldfield, B76 1QT. Please book in advance.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Friday 29th May
Kids Half-Term Activities
Lickey Hills Country Park
11am – 1pm
It’s the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Family event. Wear suitable outdoor
clothing. Please call 0121 445 6036. Booking essential. Meet at the Visitor
Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
Saturday 30th May
Plantsbrook LNR Open Day
Plantsbrook LNR
11am
Join the rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to
discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. Meet at the car park
off Eachelhurst Rd. Erdington, B24 0QL.
Please book in advance.
Sunday 31st May
Down on the Farm
Sheldon Country Park
1:30pm – 3pm
Come have a look around the farm with the Ranger. Suitable for families and people
of all ages. Sheldon Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
June 2015
Monday 1st June
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 1st June
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 2nd June
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 2nd June
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 3rd June
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 4th June
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Thursday 4th June
Volunteer Day
Edgbaston Reservoir
10:30am – 1pm
Join our regular team of volunteers on a range of practical work on various sites.
Meet at Rangers Office, 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, B16 9EE.
Thursday 4th June
Healthy Walk
Selly Oak Park
2pm – 3pm
Join a Ranger for a healthy walk around this Green Flag park. Keep fit by walking
around looking at wildlife and items of interest. Meet at Selly Oak Park car park,
Gibbins Road, Selly Oak, B29 6SS. An Active Parks session.
Friday 5th June
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Saturday 6th June
Summer Wander to Woodgate
Lickey Hills Country Park
10:30am
Put your best foot forward and join us for a walk to Woodgate Valley. This is approx.
8 mile walk one way mainly off road, hilly and uneven terrain with stiles and steps.
Can be challenging, appropriate footwear essential and water / packed lunch. Sun
cream and a hat if it’s scorching! Transport will be provided back to the start point.
Please call 0121 445 6036. Booking essential. Meet at Lickey Hills Visitors
Centre, Warren Lane B45 8ER.
Sunday 7th June
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park 11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Monday 8th June
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Tuesday 9th June
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park 10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 9th June
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 10th June
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 11th June
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Friday 12th June 10:30am until Saturday 13th June 4:30pm
Sutton Park
BioBlitz
Become a ‘Citizen Scientist’ and help your National Nature Reserve. Our BioBlitz
will be a 30 hour event to record, in detail the animals and plants of Sutton Park. A
variety of experts, specialists and generalists will be on site to guide you through a
range of activities designed to record the wildlife within Sutton Park. For further
details go to www.facebook.com/SPBB15 Meet at Boldmere Gate, Stonehouse
Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LH.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Friday 12th June
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Saturday 13th June
Aston Park History Walk
Aston Park
11am - 12.30pm
Come along and learn about the history of Aston Park with the Ranger. Meet at
Aston Hall Stable Range,
Trinity Rd, Aston, B6 6JD.
Monday 15th June
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 15th June
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 16th June
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 16th June
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Wednesday 17th June
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 18th June
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Friday 19th June
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
Sunday 21st June
Conservation Workday
Woodgate Valley Country Park
11am - 3pm
Join the Rangers and help protect the country park. Meet new people, learn new
skills and get fit at the same time. Outdoor clothing essential, light refreshments
provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS.
Monday 22nd June
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 23rd June
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Tuesday 23rd June
Conservation Afternoon
Woodgate Valley Country Park 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join the Rangers for an afternoon of conservation activities. Gentle exercise to
increase your activity levels and help you to keep fit. Support the Rangers in
maintaining and enhancing areas within the park for wildlife and people. Please
wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate
Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An Active Parks session.
Wednesday 24th June
Buggy Safari
Sheldon Country Park
1pm – 2pm
A mini tour around the farm to meet the animals we look after. Learn about the
animals and feeding our chickens and ducks. Ideal for parents with toddlers.
Suitable for pushchairs and buggys. Please wear suitable footwear. Sheldon
Country Farm, Ragley Drive, Sheldon, B26 3TU. An Active Parks session.
Thursday 25th June
Healthy Walks
Woodgate Valley Country Park
1pm – 3pm
Join the Rangers for our weekly short walks around the park. The walks will be at a
gentle pace and will last for approximately 1 – 2 hours Please wear suitable
footwear. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS. An
Active Parks session.
Thursday 25th June
Volunteer Day
Perry Hall Park
10:30am – 1:30pm
Join the rangers with conservation work needed on site. Meet at the Park Keeper’s
Office Perry Hall Park, at Perry Avenue entrance. B42 1RS. An Active Parks
session.
Friday 26th June
Walking Meditation
Highbury Park
10:30am – 12pm
An introduction to walking as a form of meditation and relaxation. Meditation can
help improve health and wellbeing. Meet at Highbury Park Notice Board, High
Street, Kings Heath, B14 7SN. Car parking at Shutlock Lane, Moseley, B13 8QE.
An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Saturday 27th June
Walk to Clent
Woodgate Valley Country Park
10:30am – 1pm
Join the Rangers on this walk to Clent Hills Country Park. Approximately 5 miles,
walking along Worcestershire’s footpaths. Please wear suitable footwear. Transport
provided back to the start point. Booking essential.
Monday 29th June
Down to Earth
Holders Lane Woods
10:30am – 12:30pm
Woodland activities for young families, developing skills through outdoor learning,
including den building, crafts, games, use of tools, cooking and social interaction.
Meet at Holders Lane Woods car park, Holders Lane, B13 8NL. An Active Parks
session.
Monday 29th June
Balaam’s Wood Workout
Balaam’s Wood
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks. For more information please
ring 0121 445 6036 and speak to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at park entrance
on New Street, Frankley, B45 0EU. An Active Parks session.
Tuesday 30th June
Active Conservation Team
Lickey Hills Country Park
10am – 2pm
Join the Ranger’s to participate in conservation tasks at Lickey Hills and in the
Northfield Constituency. For more information please ring 0121 445 6036 and speak
to the Lickey Hills Rangers. Meet at Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, B45 8ER.
An Active Parks session.
If you would like to attend any of the above events, please book by calling 0121 – 464 – 8728
Contact Us
Telephone and email contact details have changed for all ranger sites. You now
have easier access to information about all council services through Birmingham
City Council Call Centre for phone calls, and the www.birmingham.gov.uk website
for online interactions.
All enquiries for Ranger Hubs will be handled by Birmingham City Council Call
Centre and e-mails will be replaced by online forms reached via the Parks and
Ranger Service web pages. Contact us by telephone on 0121 464 8728.
View our website at www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks
Contact us by email/self service at www.birmingham.gov.uk
Book a place on a Ranger Event, where stated.