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Local groups

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Watch has a network of local groups where children meet and have fun exploring their local environments.

By going along to a group you will be able to make friends with other nature detectives and have lots of fun taking part in all sorts of practical activities - from pond dipping to wildlife safaris.

Wildlife Watch groups are free to join and welcome new members. They are organised by trained volunteer Leaders and Helpers who know about the local wildlife and wild places.

Meetings are suitable for children aged 5 - 12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer at all times.

See the events section for information on Wildlife Watch group meetings coming up.

Booking is essential for all meetings, and remember that groups do not always meet in the same place. To avoid disappointment, please confirm meeting times and locations when booking.

Braunstone Wildlife Watch Group

Braunstone Wildlife Watch Group meets in the Civic Centre in Braunstone Town and visits various sites in Braunstone and further afield.

The group usually meets on the first Sunday of the month between 10.00am – 12.30pm.

The group is run by Leaders Heidi Botting, Vicky Salloway and Morag Scott-Porteus, and Helper John Dodd.

To book a place, pop into the Civic Centre or call reception on 0116 289 9270.

Brocks Hill Green Wedge Wildlife Watch Group

Brocks Hill Green Wedge Wildlife Watch Group meets at Brocks Hill Country Park in Oadby and regularly visits other sites across Leicestershire.

The group usually meets on the second Saturday of the month between 10.30am – 12.30pm.

The group is run by Leaders Dorothy Cooper and Jane Neachel, with Helpers Kelly Hearn and Kim Hawksworth.

To book a place, pop into the Brocks Hill Environment Centre or call them on 0116 257 2888.

Melton Mowbray Wildlife Watch Group

Melton Mowbray Wildlife Watch Group meets at the Visitor Centre in Melton Country Park and and often visits other sites across Leicestershire.

The group usually meets on the first Sunday of the month between 10.30am – 12.30pm.

The group is run by Leaders Marilyn Muse-Hodgson, Amanda Handley and Kay Brown with Helper Kirsty Brown.

For all enquiries and to book a place call Marilyn 0776 302 1901

Rutland Water Wildlife Watch Group

Rutland Water Wildlife Watch Group meets in the classroom at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton.

The group usually meets on the second Sunday of each month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.

The group is run by Leaders Fran Payne, Lloyd Park, Will Kirstein and Tim Maddren with Helper Rachel McNish.

To book a place, call the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre on 01572 770651

Woodhouse Eaves Wildlife Watch Group

Woodhouse Eaves Wildlife Watch Group meets at various locations in the Charnwood Forest in and around Woodhouse Eaves.

The group usually meets on the third Sunday of each month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.

The group is run by Leaders Kristan Harness, Laura Foreman and Sarah Lawson with helpers Wendy Scanlan and Sophia Attwood Clarke

To book a place, call the Woodhouse Eaves Wildlife Watch Group mobile on 07757 834191