[MFOE-Bees] some courses you might be interested in!

[Catherine Thomson]

*Courses and Training *
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*Bird ID: Identification by Song*
Wednesday 3rd April
10-3pm
Clifton Country Park, Salford

Can you tell a Mistle Thrush from a Song Thrush, or a Blackbird from a
Chaffinch with your eyes closed?

Knowing bird song is a key identification tool and of great use when
recording birds, especially once the leaves are fully open on the trees.
GMEU will focus on the 10 most common resident species which will be in
full voice at this time of year. This workshop will not only equip you to
identify and record your bird sightings, but also greatly add to your
enjoyment of bird song.

By the end of the day you will be able to:
·         demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of wildlife
recording- who, what, where, when
·         submit records to the GM Local Record Centre using RODIS
·         train others in Bird ID and recording and communicate why
wildlife recording is important

To book a place please contact Claire at Red Rose Forest 0161 872 1660*
clairem at redroseforest.co.uk* <clairem at redroseforest.co.uk>
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*Designing for Abundant Living*
Saturday 11th -Sunday 12th May
10am- 5pm
Manchester

Fat Hen in association with the Northern School of Permaculture presents a
weekend introduction to permaculture design. The course will provide
students with:
·         an understanding of the core ethics and principles at the heart
of permaculture design
·         a deeper understanding of some of the useful templates observable
within nature
·         an opportunity look at your own life, livelihood and surroundings
and assess where energy is efficiently  used and wasted
·         a group of likeminded contacts starting out in permaculture design

·         inspiration to enrol on a full permaculture design course, and/or
a bunch of new ideas for immediate ways to get growing in your life and
projects

Venue: Hulme Community Garden Centre, Manchester.
Cost: £60 to include a hot lunch (plus bring other food and snacks to
share).
There are 15 places available. To book your place go to the website *
http://northernschool.info/node/185* <http://northernschool.info/node/185> For
more info please contact
*charlotte.dean003 at gmail.com*<charlotte.dean003 at gmail.com>



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*Volunteering Opportunities*
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*Volunteer Tree Planters needed*
14th and 26th March
Heaton Park, Manchester
Red Rose Forest have two more tree planting events at Heaton Park. See
website for more details
*http://www.redroseforest.co.uk/web/content/view/279/160/*<http://www.redroseforest.co.uk/web/content/view/279/160/>


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*Land Army- needs you!*
14th and 21st March
9.30 -5.30pm
Glebelands City Growers, Sale

Jobs include; resurfacing the areas around the polytunnels, renovating
(digging, weeding,  pruning, cutting, clearing etc.) an area to be used for
experimenting with new crops. Then if there is the time/energy left over
there is also maintenance of the rhubarb bed and other general digging over
of beds.

Just as an advance warning the growers say that all these jobs would
 ideally be done in dry conditions so this trip is slightly weather
 dependent...but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!

Lunch and refreshments (and tools and gloves provided), you  just need to
come dressed for the job (wellies or sturdy boots, layers that you don't
mind getting muddy and a bottle of water), and ready for a good satisfying
days work! Meet in Hulme at 9.30am

If you are interested in either of these dates please contact Chloe *
chloe at kindling.org.uk* <chloe at kindling.org.uk>


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*Funding *
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*Trees for Communities and Trees for Schools*
Grants for Planting Trees
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The Tree Council, has announced that its Trees for Communities and Trees
for Schools grant making programmes are now open for applications. Funds
are available for schools and community groups within the UK who are able
to show that children under the age of 16 will be actively engaged in tree
planting projects during National Tree Week 2013 (23rd November to 1st
December 2013).

The Tree Council can fund projects between £100 and £700 and successful
applicants will receive up to 75% towards their planting costs. For
example, if your project totals £700, The Tree Council would offer up to
£525. The remaining 25% will need to be secured by your school or
organisation.

The closing date for applications is the 30th April 2013. *
http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants* <http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants>



*On behalf of the GM Forest Network *

Claire Morris
Community Liaison Officer
Natural Links Officer
*redrose**forest*
t: 0161 872 1660
f: 0161 872 1680
e:*clairem at redroseforest.co.uk* <clairem at redroseforest.co.uk>
*www.redroseforest.co.uk*
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