Insect Investigators
Winchester City Mill have a new Insect Investigators trail which will be running every day this half-term. Pick up a trail booklet and learn about the different types of insects you might find in the Mill.
Suggested donation £1 plus normal admission.
Dates/Time
- From: 15 Feb 2020 to 23 Feb 2020
- Open 10:00am – 3:00pm daily
Location
Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Further information
More details at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winchester-city-mill/features/february-half-term-at-winchester-city-mill
Why not investigate the rest of Winchester while you are there, visit the Cathedral and King Arthurs round table in the Great Hall at the top of the town.
Snowdrop Weekend
Visit Selborne to see the pretty snowdrops covering the countryside a this time of the year.
Date/Time
Saturday 15 February to Sunday 16 February 2020
Open 10.30am until 4.00pm both days
Location
Gilbert White’s House, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH
Admission
Half price admission to house and garden tours running through the weekend.
Further information
More details are available from the website http://www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/

Elvetham Heath Ranger Ramble
Come and join the Elvetham Heath Rangers on a walk around the Nature Reserve. They will talk to you about how they manage the reserve and the wildlife you might find there. This event is suitable for all ages.
Date/Time
Tuesday 18 February 2020
From 10.00am – 11.30 am
Admission
This is a free event but you need to book a space at http://www.hart.gov.uk/countryside-events-booking-form or email countryside@hart.gov.uk for details.

Crooksbury Hill
Crooksbury Hill is at the Sands, Farnham. This is a nice walk for all the family and you can either scale the steep steps that lead straight to the summit or take the more gentle path following the side of the hill.
There is a mixture of heathland, birchwoods and pinewoods and the sandy soil makes for easy, mud-free walking.
Most of the trees are relatively young and the hill used to be part of Crooksbury Common once used by locals who collected wood and gorse for fuel, and grazed their animals.
While you are there, make sure you look out for a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the northern side of the hill.
Starting point
Park your car at the free Crooksbury Hill car park, Crooksbury Road, The Sands, GU10 1RF.
The walk starts with a climb of the hill which is the only serious gradient of the walk which is 3 miles long. It is also dog friendly
The official footpath takes you up steep steps but if you go behind the car park past a noticeboard and benches, there’s a green arrow marked self-guided trail which avoids the steps.
When you reach the summit there is a pillar and some benches.
picture from Surrey Wildlife Trust website