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Nightlife in the Forest

About Nightlife in the Forest

Learn about the secret nightlife of Cannock Forest. See thriving populations of bats and nightjars with an experienced ranger as your guide. Wrap up warm as you may be out in the forest for a couple of hours.

How to get there:

Nightlife in the Forest starts at Birches Valley Forest Centre in Cannock Forest. Rugeley is the nearest town or village.

Situated just off the Penkridge Bank Road the forest centre is signposted as the forest centre and office

OS Grid Reference: SK018170

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Cannock Forest

April

May

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TAWNY OWL (Strix aluco)
Type of Event:
wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Thursday June 11 2009
Thursday June 18 2009
Time:
9pm start
Age Group:
All welcome, however this event is not geared towards children.
Cost of Event:
£4 per person
Meeting Place:
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Clothing Required:
Outdoor events require suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
Booking Required:
Booking is essential for these popular walks
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Andy Coggins
Recreation Ranger
01889 586593
e-mail: andy.coggins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

For a full list of all the events taking place in 2009 pick up a copy of our 'What’s On' leaflet, available from Birches Valley Forest Centre.

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