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

Monday 19th January 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: 'Wildlife of the Jubilee River' by Brian Clews.  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 21st January 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 23rd to Sunday 25th January

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Join this citizen science project and record birds in your garden for one hour during this period. More information here:- https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 

Wednesday 4th February starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk: Where Have All the Blackbirds Gone? from Arran Folly. 

Blackbird numbers have dropped. Arran has worked closely with bird ringers to enhance surveillance and understand the impact of mosquito-borne viruses on UK birds.

In person at University of Reading, in Room G44 in the Edith Morley 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 14th February 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 

Sunday 15th February 2 to 5 pm 

A Windsor Green Screen Event. To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls In Science, join Green Screen Windsor and Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire Bat Group on Sunday 15th February from 2pm, for a screening of this award winning feature length documentary "The Invisible Mammal" about bat conservation and women in science.   

The Invisible Mammal follows an all-woman team of biologists who set out to save bats from a deadly fungal disease. When the COVID-19 pandemic interrupts their work, they are sent down a path of discovery that illuminates the connections between bat conservation and the spread of infectious disease.  

Green Screen Windsor, at The Old Court  St Leonard's Road, Windsor  SL4 3BL is an eco film hub focused on environmental awareness, sustainability, and community engagement.

Join us at 2.00pm for refreshments and a chance to meet and socialise. The film will start at 3.00pm. The bar will be open afterwards for any who would like to have a drink and chat. Tickets just £1 - donations welcome. 

For more information follow this link: https://tickets.oldcourt.org/sales/the-old-court-cinema/green-screen-windsor-presents-

Monday 16th February 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: 'The Ecology of Ponds' by Des Sussex.  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 February starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk: Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers from Ken & Linda Smith.

Ken and Linda use their long-term studies to explore the contrasting trends of Great and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker populations, and their future prospects.

In person at University of Reading, in Room G44 in the Edith Morley 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/

Thursday 26th February 10 am to 1 pm

Conservation work at Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary near Heatherwood hospital. We will be working to improve this woodland Local Wildlife site by creating clearings and woodpiles. Access is controlled to this site so please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this working group. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. 

Saturday 14th March 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 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 

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