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
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.
Friday 12th September 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Preparing and setting traps for small mammals at Allens Field. Meeting at picnic benches beside 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 - Small mammal survey, pond dipping plus creating beetle habitat. 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 15th September 7:30 pm
A BFNHS AGM and talk: Runnymede wildlife Monitoring Project by Cathy Clark & Stefanie Smith. 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 17th 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
Saturday 11th October 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 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/
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