Events

We aim to find and list local events concerning local conservation and wildlife as well as events organised by us. Also see the links to local activities in the Resource Centre

From April to October we also 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

Wednesday 12th March 12.30-15.30

Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. We will be working in the garden to support the children's outdoor, nature education. Please come along, with gardening gloves and dressed in outdoor work clothes.  Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8


Monday 17th March 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm latest

BFNHS talk - Reptiles and Amphibians of the New Forest by Richard Daponten. Everyone welcome, £3 cash at the door. In the Recital Room, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA     Visit BFNHS here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/index.html


Sunday 23rd March 1 to 4 pm 

Winkfield Parish - Free drop in Climate Change event at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down, Winkfield - live music and stalls.


Wednesday 2nd April 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Club talk - Bird Songs and Calls by Hampshire's bird recorder, Keith Betton.  In Room 109 in the Palmer Building, University of Reading, Shinfield Road RG6 6EL. Also available via Zoom - see here for details.


Friday 4th April 11 am to 12 o'clock

Maintenance work on the wildflower bed at Victory Field - volunteers needed. Please bring secateurs and /or weeding fork if you can and dress for gardening including gloves.  Meet here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mYbta713CBn25viP7


Saturday 12th April 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


Monday 14th April 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm latest

BFNHS talk - Looking for the Goshawk - the Lost Raptor by Conor Mark Jameson. Everyone welcome, £3 cash at the door. In the Recital Room, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA     Visit BFNHS here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/index.html,


Thursday 17th April doors open 7 pm

Binfield Badger Group's meeting with a talk on The Trials of Night Time Photography from mammal expert Dave Hammant and the AGM at Farley Wood Centre, Turnpike Rd RG42 1FW. FREE - for all the family. Refreshments available, raffle and sales stall.  For map see www.binfieldbadgers.org.uk


Thursday 24th April morning time tbc

Working group to prepare Carnation Hall pollinator patch for the year ahead.  Please bring gardening gloves and a hoe if you have one or any favourite tilling tools :) Volunteers needed - car parking on site here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hVdcs3wh4emPW3m67


Saturday 26th April  early morning time tbc

Dawn Chorus walk at Great Pond - meeting on Cheapside Road at the top of Watersplash Lane here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nrac7zWi67sH6YRZA


Saturday 10th May 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


Monday 28th May

Great UK WaterBlitz local waterways testing for nitrates & phosphates and this time we will also be taking samples for e.coli testing.