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 

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 

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/

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 

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 evening

Our Annual Fun Wildlife Quiz in The Stag Pub, Ascot High Street - more details to follow - find your team of 4 and prepare for this popular event!!

More 2026 Activities - To be added soon