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Nature and Wildlife Walks

An activity with Queen Elizabeth Hospital Green Gym

Activity date: Wednesday 19th February 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 11:00

Activity description

Join us every Wednesday morning for our weekly nature and wildlife trail around our site at the Queen Elizabeth Community Gardens. We often see a variety of different species, including many different types of birds. Summer is especially magical when the butterflies take flight, and autumn brings the fungi in all of their delight! Learn about all of our amazing wildlife and how to ID what you see!

Meeting place

On the main path between Outpatients and the University train station, next to the sign for the Metchley Roman Fort.

Activity location

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston , Birmingham, B15 2WB

Site description

A large, paved grow space consisting of 12 raised beds of varying heights. The space is surrounded by an ornamental cherry grove which is full of dark pink blossom in the early Spring. The site is opposite University train station and adjacent to the walk-cycle way.

Contact

Rebecca Kibbler

Telephone: 07971601227
Email: rebecca.kibbler@tcv.org.uk
Website: http://www.tcv.org.uk/midlands/health-for-life

Please bring

  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Suitable for complete beginners, and those with an interest in nature. We have several different routes we can take, most of which are flat, although some areas can be muddy depending on the weather. Please wear suitable, sturdy, outdoor footwear.

Site Facilities

  • Baby Changing
  • Cafe
  • Disabled Access
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - Main hospital entrance

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