Working with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, we will deliver regular activities and training courses to increase people's wildlife knowledge. Maurice’s friends and peers will also offer learning experiences, walks, talks, sessions and resources. Together we can share with others the knowledge that Maurice shared with us.Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Tamworth man's legacy to benefit local wildlife and residents
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust set to connect residents with nature in memory of Maurice Arnold
This spring the two charities begin a three-year programme of events, designed to connect locals with the wildlife and wild spaces on their doorstep.
Maurice Arnold was a force for nature. He loved, lived and breathed it. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife was extensive and he loved to help others learn all about it.
Maurice dedicated many years to helping both charities with their work. Most recently he was involved in the Wild About Tamworth project, delivered by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
When he sadly passed away, he opted to leave a very generous gift in his will. By pledging this legacy to the charities, his passion for nature is able to live on through their work.
On Saturday 29 April the Trusts are inviting local residents to the launch of this legacy project at Tameside Local Nature Reserve, Fazeley Road, Tamworth, B78 3JS. Between 11am and 2pm a variety of activities will be on offer, including how to identify and record different species, with ways for all ages to get involved. There will also be Wildfamilies activities such as pond dipping, tree bingo and clay creature modelling.
Maurice Arnold left a generous legacy to help SWT and Warwickshire WT continue to inspire learning about nature in the Tamworth area.
Maurice Arnold was passionate about wildlife and spent his time helping others learn all about it. Thanks to his generous gift, we will continue his work so many more people in Tamworth can connect with their local nature.
Sheryl Hayes, project officer for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said: "Maurice was so passionate about wildlife and he loved to share his knowledge of it. He had a network of friends, peers and professionals who respected his extensive natural history knowledge.
“Everyone is welcome to drop in to the launch event, you can stay for the whole three hours or just pop along for one of the walks to learn about spotting different species and how to record nature.
“We cannot explain how much this gift means for wildlife. His generosity will allow us to continue the great work he did himself. Enthusing and inspiring others to get involved in monitoring local wildlife.
“Working with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, we will deliver regular activities and training courses to increase people's wildlife knowledge. Maurice’s friends and peers will also offer learning experiences, walks, talks, sessions and resources. Together we can share with others the knowledge that Maurice shared with us.”
No booking is needed to join the launch event, and you can drop in at any time. There is parking available via at the Fazeley Road entrance to the reserve. For more information on Maurice's legacy project contact Sheryl Hayes via email: tamworth@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
To learn more about leaving a legacy for nature contact Sarah Collier via email s.collier@staffs-wildlife.org.uk call 01889 880100, or find more information here.