Events
We aim to find and list local events concerning local conservation and wildlife as well as events organised by us. Also see the links to local activities in the Resource Center
From April to October we also carry out tree recording walks in various locations around the area, Wildflower & Pollinator surveys and sunset bat surveys . Please follow these underlined links to our web pages with this year's dates and further information.
Any questions or suggestions please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com
Friday 13th September before sunset
Setting small mammal traps for a survey at Allens Field at around 6:30 pm - volunteers needed :- Please email us at ascot.wildlife@gmail.com. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A
Saturday 14th September 9:30 am to 12:30
Checking small mammal traps followed by conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A
Monday 16th September 7:30 pm
BFNHS talk "Swan Lifeline" by Cindy Smulders from Eton's Swan Lifeline. Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £3, under 16's free. Talks start at 7:30pm.
Wednesday 18th September 12.30-15.30
Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for the children's nature education. Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8
Friday 20th to 23rd September
The Great UK WaterBlitz - email us at ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to take part in this session of the biannual campaign calling on everyone to go out and test the quality of their local freshwater including rivers, streams and lakes. This helps to build a national picture of water quality across the UK.
Thursday 26th September 7 pm
A talk entitled ‘Climate Change and the Coming Battle for Fresh Water’ from David Barker, former Bank of England economist. At Sunninghill Library. Tickets are £5 via Eventbrite here.
Thursday 10th October 10 am to 12 o'clock
Autumn gardening session at Carnation Hall Pollinator Patch. Seed collecting, weeding etc. Please come along to help for a while with gardening clothes and gloves. Tools provided but bring a favourite if you want :) Location: Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, RG42 7PA
Saturday 12th October 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A
Wednesday 20th November 12.30-15.30
Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for the children's nature education. Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8