September / October 2012 - Jersey

September 8
Stepping Out
with the
National Trust for Jersey -
Birds on the edge
The cliff tops along the Island’s north
coast are amongst the most
spectacular scenery in the Channel
Islands. These rugged cliffs are home to
seabirds at their base as well as
songbirds inhabiting the land at their
tops. Sadly, following the abandonment
of farming along much of this wild area,
the diversity of wildlife has dramatically
decreased. Join Dr. Glyn Young,
Conservation Biologist at Durrell, to
walk along the cliff path to see those
birds that survive and learn about
exciting plans to restore the area and
return the formerly resident Red-billed
chough.
Time: 14:30 - 16:30
Meeting Point: Sorel Point, upper
car park (at end of cliff path), St John
Booking essential - Call 01534
483193
Price: £5 non members, free to NT
members
Web: www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
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September 9,
October 7
National Trust
for Jersey Walk - Turf -
Grouville Marsh
Bring your binoculars and enjoy the
stunning views of the marsh habitat and
adjacent land, rich in bird life.
Explore the water meadows, the marsh
woodland as well as the reed beds and
surrounding habitat, giving you the
opportunity to discover and discuss
many plants, insects and birds along the
way.
Time: Times and departure point
advised when booking
Booking Essential -
Tel: 01534 483193
Price: £5 non members, free to NT
members
Web: www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
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September 12, 25,
October 24, 26
Walk with the stars at
your feet
As night descends and the ocean
recedes, star like shapes of luminous
green (bio-luminescence) begin to
twinkle and sparkle in a few special
spots off the south east coast. Expect
to get your feet wet -maybe up to the
knees- as you discover and
experience the uniqueness of this area.
In just a few hours the ocean will
return and cover your footprints by up
to 40ft. Walks are in small groups.
Note.
The amount of bio-luminescence
can vary.
Time: Times and departure point
advised when booking
Booking Essential -
Tel: 07797 853033
Price: £14.50 adults, £7.25 children
Web: www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
Guides: Derek Hairon and Trudie Trox
Grade: Easy – 2m (3.2k) you may
get wet feet!
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September 15, 30
The Oyster Trail
Visit the oyster and mussel beds off
La Rocque Harbour. Hear about the
fascinating history of the cultivation
of shellfish in Jersey, the biggest in
the British Isles. At the end of the
walk sample oysters, which chefs
consider an absolute delicacy.
Time: Times and departure point
advised when booking
Booking Essential -
Tel: 07797 853033
Price: £12.50 adults, £6.25 children
Web: www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
Guides: Derek Hairon and Trudie Trox
Grade: Easy – 2m (3.2k) you may
get wet feet!
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30
September 16, October 14
National Trust for
Jersey Walk -
Surf - Inter-Tidal
Zone
Join Bob Tompkins, a local naturalist
to learn about how the weather and
tidal streams play a major role in
forming the feeding grounds and
beach scrapes used by shore birds and
waders along the south east coast.
Time: Times and departure point
advised when booking
Booking Essential -
Tel: 01534 483193
Price: £5 non members, free to NT
members
Web: www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
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September 23, 30, October 7,
21, 25, 29
Behind Enemy Lines
How it began and why Jersey was late
for the Liberation. An exploration of
Jersey’s World War II German
Occupation visiting the War cemetery
and the lonely grave. Stories of
heroism and collaboration. Who made
the deciding factors to many German
commands? Stories of prisoners and
escapees. Was Churchill right in not
defending the Islands? And, not
forgetting, Jersey’s own ‘Dunkirk.
Time: Call 07797 775696 for times,
no booking required
Meeting Point: Front entrance,
Howard Davis Park, St Helier - Finish
at Liberation Square, St Helier
Price: £10
Guides: Pete Webb
Grade: Easy - 2 m (3.2k)
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September 25, October 2, 9, 23
Forever Summer
A walk in summer is to immerse
yourself in morning meadows and the
mystery of nature. Explore valleys and
wooded côtils; smell and touch
Jersey’s nature in deep, glorious
countryside. Pink, Jersey granite
farmhouses take you back to
yesteryear, and bygone memories, as
bubbling brooks meander to valley
bottoms and lakes adding soft sounds
and contentment to this beautiful
walk.
Time: Call 07797 775696 for times,
no booking required
Meeting Point: Lych Gate, St
Lawrence Church, St Lawrence
Price: £10
Guides: Pete Webb
Grade: Moderate – 3.5 m (5.6k)
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