Events

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

Upcoming events

Saturday 11th October 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - Fungi hunt, building log piles and cutting back summer rhododendron growth. 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 October 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: The Return of the Red Kite by Keith Betton. In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, members and under 16's free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Wednesday 22nd October  2 to 5 pm

Work to improve habitat at Blackmoor Pond. We will be going to the island to check the kingfisher nest to ensure it is still sound after nearly 7 years especially as we have had reports of 2 kingfishers appearing to nest there this year. We also want to put more logs in around the stag beetle loggery which is in a state of collapse.  Please bring a drink, gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Come along when you can but we may finish before 5 pm. Blackmoor Pond is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tr6bmv9CjXApECxD7 off Bowyer Walk and Sutherland Chase.

Wednesday 22nd October starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk by Steve Watson about Peregrine Falcons and Northern Goshawks.

In person: at University of Reading in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

Online: livestreamed on Zoom via : http://bit.ly/4lrQGl8

For more information please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Wednesday 29th October 7 to 8 pm 

Sunninghill library talk - The Life in our Trees - Discover the vital role of trees and forests with George McGavin, and why restoring trees is key to our future. Tickets £5 via EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-in-our-trees-tickets-1620195350909?

Wednesday 29th October 8pm

Landscapes of Time: Conserving Nature and Archaeology Hand in Hand. A talk organised by Maidenhead and Marlow Archaeological and Historical Society and WildCookham. The talk will be given by Martin Bell, Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Reading and one of the leading specialists in environment archaeology. More information and tickets for the talk, at 8pm at Cookham’s Holy Trinity Church, are available on Ticketsource.  Refreshments included in £6 ticket price.

Thursday 30th October 7:30 pm

Binfield Badger Group public meeting open to non-members and no admission charge.  Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. Including an update on Group activities, an illustrated talk and, of course, a raffle and a chance to buy some badgery goodies.  Meetings are held at the Farley Wood Centre, Turnpike Road, Binfield, RG42 1FW. 

Saturday 8th November 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

Thursday 13th November 10 am to 1 pm

Conservation work at Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary near Heatherwood. We will be making clearings in the woodland and wood piles from the rhododendron we cut back.  Please bring a drink, gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com for details of how to join us.

Wednesday 19th 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 

Wednesday 19th November starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society AGM followed by free talk by Simon Booker sharing stories, images and video capturing the birds and animals that share our corner of the country. 

In person: at University of Reading in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

Online: livestreamed on Zoom via : http://bit.ly/4lrQGl8

For more information please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Wednesday 3rd December starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society talk The Complete Owl by Mike Leach. Mike reveals our resident British owls in folklore and fact, looking at various owls and the special techniques they have to help them hunt.

In person: at University of Reading in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

Online: livestreamed on Zoom via : http://bit.ly/4lrQGl8

For more information please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Saturday 13th December 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