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
July
Visit Sunninghill Library in July to see our display of photos of local wildlife and information about Wildlife in Ascot and how you can get involved.
Saturday 12th July 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - creating log piles; pond dipping; pollinator counts; wildflower surveys; litter pick. 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
Wednesday 16th July 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 18th July – Sunday 10th August - UK Big Butterfly Count
https://butterfly-conservation.org/events/the-big-butterfly-count-2025 Takes 15 mins during bright (preferably sunny) weather.
Saturday 19th July - 2:30 to 3:30 pm
A talk about hedgehogs and their relationship with people from small mammal expert Dr Pat Morris at Sunninghill library.
Cost £5 to support buying books. Accompanied children are free and do not need tickets. Tickets and more information from Eventbrite here:
Tuesday 29th July 12 o'clock to 5 pm
Silwood Park Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day - a FREE family event from Imperial College with nature related activities. More details here.
Monday 28th July to Saturday 2nd August
Braywick Nature Festival at Braywick Nature Centre. A week of inspiring sessions and activities with local experts, all culminating in a two-day showcase of nature-based family activities, stalls, food and live music. Information here.
Saturday 9th August 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field - creating beetle habitat, big butterfly count & pollinator counts. 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 13th September 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