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Events

On the second Sunday of each month, we run bird walks led by an expert LWT birder. All are welcome. Routes vary depending on the time of year and last up to three hours. Although the paths are mostly flat, at times they can be very muddy so stout footwear (or wellies) is advised. We meet at 9am in the car park on Sandford Lane (opposite the Dinton Activity Centre entrance) and suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply.

On the fourth Sunday of each month we hold work parties which are essential to manage the diverse habitats to be found here. Various conservation tasks are carried out which differ depending on the time of year. These include coppicing and removing willow, maintaining our tern rafts on the lakes, removing invasive Himalayan Balsam, managing our reed beds and fencing. We meet at 9.45am in the car park on Sandford Lane (opposite the Dinton Activity Centre entrance) and work for three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat. We work whatever the weather and old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies are recommended. LWT provides work gloves and all necessary tools. No car parking fees apply for those taking part, we provide parking permits on the day.

LWT normally celebrates International Dawn Chorus Day with a walk in mid-April. The 2025 walk will be on Saturday 26th April  (see events). Starting very early in the morning this is an experience that you will cherish for a long time.

Feb 2025

Sun
23

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for up to three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Mar 2025

Sun
09

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Tue
18

Meetings

Location: Rangers' Office above the cafe, main Dinton Pastures site at 8pm or Zoom at 7.30pm

LWT’s committee meets every two months. Although the meetings are for the elected committee only, members are welcome to raise issues by emailing the secretary.

Sun
23

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Apr 2025

Sun
13

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Sat
26

Dawn Chorus Walk

Location: Meet at 4.10am in Lavell's car park, Sandford Lane for a prompt start at 4.15am

There will be a Dawn Chorus Walk this year led by Fraser Cottington on Saturday 26th April. Please arrive by 4.10 am for a prompt start at 4.15am. We suggest a donation of £3 per adult. We shall meet in Lavell’s car park, Sandford Lane (opposite the Dinton Activity Centre). Car parking charges may apply.

Sun
27

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

The work party has been cancelled to minimise disturbance to birds currently looking to nest on site. Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are … read more

May 2025

Sun
11

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Tue
20

Meetings

Location: Rangers' Office above the cafe, main Dinton Pastures site at 8pm or Zoom at 7.30pm

LWT’s committee meets every two months. Although the meetings are for the elected committee only, members are welcome to raise issues by emailing the secretary.

Sun
25

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be a bit muddy, so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for around three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Jun 2025

Sun
08

Bird walks

Location: Lavell's Lake car park

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Sun
22

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Please come and join us for a work party, probably cutting back vegetation to keep paths clear or pulling up Balsam. We will know exactly what nearer the time Meet 9:50am in Lavells car park.

Jul 2025

Sun
13

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply.

Tue
15

Meetings

Location: Rangers' Office above the cafe, main Dinton Pastures site at 8pm or Zoom at 7.30pm

LWT’s committee meets every two months. Although the meetings are for the elected committee only, members are welcome to raise issues by emailing the secretary.

Sun
27

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Aug 2025

Sun
10

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Sun
17

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.45am

Note this is the Sunday before the bank holiday weekend normally we have a work party on the 4th Sunday of the month. Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work … read more

Sep 2025

Sun
14

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Tue
16

Meetings

Location: Rangers' Office above the cafe, main Dinton Pastures site at 8pm or Zoom at 7.30pm

LWT’s committee meets every two months. Although the meetings are for the elected committee only, members are welcome to raise issues by emailing the secretary.

Sun
21

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Oct 2025

Sun
12

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more

Sun
19

Work parties

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 9.45am

Volunteer your time and join us to help with various conservation tasks around the reserve. It can be very wet and muddy so wear old clothing and sturdy boots or wellies. Work gloves and all necessary tools are provided. We work for three hours with a break for tea, coffee and a chat.

Nov 2025

Sun
09

Bird walks

Location: Meet at Lavell's Lake car park on Sandford Lane at 09.00

Join us for a walk, guided by an expert local birder, around the lakes, woods and hides of the park. Whatever your level of expertise you’ll be welcome. We suggested a donation of £2 per adult. Car park charges apply. Meet 08:55 for 09:00 departure from Lavell’s car park opposite the DAC car park on … read more