We aim to find and list local events concerning local conservation and wildlife in Ascot and surrounding areas, as well as events organised by us. Also see the links to local activities in the Resource Centre
From April to October we 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
Upcoming events
Allens Field Conservation Work
Saturday 14th March 2026 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - Please bring a drink, 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
Saturday 14th March 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - Clearing path overhang; creating woodpiles from winter debris, cut back holly regrowth. Please bring a drink, 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 March 7:30 pm
A BFNHS talk: 'Butterfly Identification Made Easy' by Grahame Hawker. In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door. More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/
Wednesday 18th March 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
Sunday 22nd March 1 to 4 pm
Winkfield Parish Council Climate Change Drop‑In Event with live music and stalls at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, RG42 7PA
Wednesday 8th April 7:30 pm
Binfield Badger Group Free Public Meeting and AGM at the BINFIELD MEMORIAL HALL, Terrace Road South, Binfield RG42 4DS (doors open at 7.00pm). Note different venue to usual.
As England is declared one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, we’ll start the meeting by showing the inspiring short film ‘Heal The Land’. It follows the start of a Rewilding journey by the charity HEAL on a former Somerset dairy farm.
Saturday 11th April 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - Work to be decided. Please bring a drink, 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 20th April 7:30 pm
A BFNHS talk: 'Sulham Woodmeadows' by Ed Cooper. In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door. More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/
Friday 24th to Monday 27th April
The UK WaterBlitz - Join this citizen science project and help take samples and analyse our local water courses. Please email us at ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to join the team. More information here: https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/
Monday 27th April from 6 pm with quiz starting at 7:30 pm
Our Annual Free Fun Wildlife Quiz in The Stag Pub, Ascot High Street - find your team of 4 and email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this popular event.
More 2026 Activities - To be added soon