SEEN Community Events Calendar

Green Ilminster Veteran Tree Survey Date/time: Saturday 29 June 11am - 2pm Location: Market House, East Street, Ilminster,TA19 0AJ Join Green Ilminster's volunteer tree group to conduct a Veteran Tree Survey and learn about the magnificent veteran trees of Herne Hill. Connect with nature, contribute to the preservation of the local environment, and learn more about the rich history.

Wondering whether a heat pump is for you? Wednesday 3 July: Old School House, Curry Rivel 7pm - 9pm Thursday 4 July: The Chapel Bruton 7pm - 9pm Come and join the heat pump experts at Thermly for a glass of something local, a light bite and a chat with our independent experts to find out all the answers to your questions. These free events are being put on for anyone considering installing a heat pump into their home. Are you wondering whether you should get one? Unsure whether it’s right for you (and your home)? Baffled by all the confusing information out there? Please email events@thermly.co.uk if you’d like to attend – mainly for catering purposes! It’s not obligatory though - feel free to pop in on the night if that’s more your thing. We’re looking forward to seeing you! www.thermly.com

Heal family wildlife walk Date/time: Saturday 6 July 10am - 12noon Location: Lower West Barn Farm, Bindon Lane, Witham Friary, BA11 5HH Join wildlife guide Nick Patel for a family wildlife walk at his beautiful rewilding site. Nick will take you on a gentle stroll around our fields and will give you and your family tips on spotting and identifying some of the key species of wildlife you can expect to see at this time of year including butterflies and other insects, birds, mammals and maybe eve a reptile or two. £12 for a family of four.

Private & Community Nature Reserves Network Relaunch Event Date/time: Saturday 6 July. 11am - 3pm Location: Easton Village Hall, Ebbor Lane, Easton, Wells BA5 1EP Hosted by Somerset Wildlife Trust, The Private & Community Nature Reserves (PCNR) Network is a user-led group hosted by Somerset Wildlife Trust which provides peer-to-peer support for people who own or manage land primarily for nature — including landowners, smallholders, and community groups. It will be celebrating an official relaunch on Saturday 6th July, uniting like-minded individuals to help achieve more for nature’s recovery in Somerset. This event is a great opportunity for owners or those who management control of land that they manage primarily for nature. You don't have to be a member to go along. Find out more about the PCNR Network. The relaunch is funded and supported by the FiPL fund and Quantock Hills and Mendip Hills National Landscapes.

Somerset Council Country Park Wildlife Events Chard Reservoir LNR, Yeovil Country Park and Ham Hill Country Park Date/time: Throughout the summer. Visit What's on pages Bats, bugs, bees and more!

Where's Fixy? Date/time: Summer 2024 Location: Various The Fixy team promoting volunteer-run repair groups and opportunities to get involved Accepting donations of unwanted smart tech for reuse, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, digital cameras and other smart devices (see below for full list) – data will be securely wiped by Donate IT before items are passed back into the community. Find out more about Fixy and upcoming repair, reuse and recycling events.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Events Date/time: Various events throughout the summer! Location: Somerset Wildlife Trust website Entry: FREE Sea searches, exploring plankton, wildlife watches, mindful ness and nature and much more. Visit the Somerset Wildlife events page to find your favourite.